Roads of the Earth - Marine Drive, Mumbai, India (Part 2)

Watch at 0.5x & low volume for better experience. Marine Drive is an iconic 3.6-kilometer-long C-shaped boulevard and promenade in South Mumbai, India. Officially named Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, it stretches from Nariman Point to Girgaon Chowpatty. It is widely famous as the "Queen's Necklace" due to its stunning night views. Quick Facts Location: South Mumbai, connecting Nariman Point to Babulnath and Malabar Hill. Shape: C-shaped natural bay facing the Arabian Sea. Architecture: Lined with stunning Art Deco buildings. Entry: Free and open 24/7. Highlights & Activities The Queen's Necklace: When viewed from an elevated point at night, the glowing streetlights along the vast shoreline resemble a string of pearls, creating a virtual image of an elegant necklace. Sunset Point: The southern end near Nariman Point is a prime spot to catch breathtaking sunsets over the Arabian Sea. Recreation: Locals and tourists frequently sit on the tetrapods or walk the promenade to relax, jog, and enjoy the cool sea breeze. Food & Culture: The northern end terminates at Girgaon Chowpatty beach, where you can sample iconic Mumbai street foods like Bhel Puri and Kulfi. Tips for Visitors Best Time to Visit: Late afternoon for the sunset, or after dark to see the illuminated "necklace". Accessibility: Easily accessible via local trains. The nearest railway stations are Churchgate, Marine Lines, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). Discover these 7 fun facts about Mumbai's crown jewel: The Queen’s Necklace: The iconic nickname was coined during the British colonial era. When viewed from an elevated point at night, the glowing streetlights along the sweeping, C-shaped coast shimmer like a string of pearls in a necklace. Born from a Failure: It sounds hard to believe, but the promenade is the by-product of a failed British project! The massive Backbay Reclamation Project started in the 1860s and was scaled back due to wars and defective plans. The leftover 17 acres of reclaimed land became Marine Drive. Second Only to Miami: The gorgeous, upscale buildings lining Marine Drive boast an Art Deco architectural style. In fact, Mumbai is home to the second-largest concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world, right behind Miami, Florida. UNESCO World Heritage Status: In 2018, the unique Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai—including the elegant structures along Marine Drive—were officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Tetrapods: Those large, four-legged concrete structures lining the shore aren't abstract art or random rocks. They are precisely engineered interlocking concrete blocks designed to dissipate the power of crashing waves and protect the city from floods during rough monsoon tides. It Has an Official Name: Most Mumbaikars refer to the general area as Sonapur. However, the 3.6-km road is officially named Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road. A Hidden Coral Reef: On rare days with exceptionally low tides, the water recedes far enough to expose a natural, rocky shoreline. If you time it right with a tide chart, you can actually spot living corals and sea fans right off the coast