Chowpatty Beach also known as Girgaum Chowpatty is one of the most hustling and famous beaches in the dream city of Mumbai. It is the annex of Marine Drive in the Girgaon sector. Etymologically, Chowpatty got its name from Chau and Pati meaning four channels. It is believed that the beach got its name from the village of Satpaty in Thane. The beach besides being a favorite evening hangout spot is also the canter of culture in the city. The infamous Ganesh Visarjan or immersing of Lord Ganesha statues in the Arabian Sea is carried out here. Chowpatty Beach is at a distance of 7.1kms from Mumbai Railway Station and 21.7kms from Mumbai Airport. ‘The city that never sleeps’, ‘City of dreams’ are two of the epithets of Mumbai that very much explain why the city is sought-after by millions. The doors this city opens to new opportunities attract people from all across the country. Needless to say, there are many hotels catering in this area ranging from basic single bed accommodations to the most extravagant star taverns. There are many hotels near Chowpatty Beach Mumbai that could be chosen according to the economy and needs of the visitor. Treebo has ample number of hotels in Mumbai near Chowpatty Beach that promises a cozy stay at a very reasonable price. For enticing street food experience, Crawford Market, Bhendi Bazaar and Grant Road are the places to be in. Chowpatty Beach displays the best side of Maharashtrian cultural vividness with the annual Ganesh Visarjan Festival wherein sea of devotees from all across Mumbai and Pune participate. It also hosts one of the stages of “Ramlila,” a performance at the tenth day of which the epitome of evil or ‘Ravan’ sculpted in sand is burnt. The beach also treats the taste buds with luscious bhelpuri, pani puri and pav bhaji at the stalls by the beach. Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, Haji Ali Darga, Elephanta Caves, Colaba Causeway, Siddhivinayak Temple and Bandra Worli Sea Link are must visits when in Mumbai.
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