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- Asia
- India
- Mumbai
- Marine Drive
Marine Drive
Built in the 1920s, Marine Drive runs along the shoreline of the
Arabian Sea, from Nariman Point to the foot of Malabar Hill. It is
Mumbai's most famous thoroughfare, and a favourite spot for
watching the sunset. Lined on the landward side by a crescent of
crumbling Art Deco buildings, it is lit up memorably at night,
prompting travel agents to dub it 'the Queen's Necklace'. At the
top end of Marine Drive is Chowpatty Beach, the only beach in the
central part of Mumbai. Though not ideal for sunbathing or
swimming, it is a popular (though hectic) place to spend an
afternoon, surrounded by beach traders, entertainers and beggars.
It is the best place to watch the annual Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
(during August/September), when vast models of Lord Ganesha are
immersed in the sea.
Information & Facts
Language
Although English is generally used for official and
business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by
about 40 percent of the population. Urdu is the language common
with the Muslim demographic. India has a total of 22 official
languages
Money
The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), which is divided into
100 paise (singular paisa). Major currencies can be changed at
banks, and authorised bureaux de changes. It is impossible to
obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in
India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is
illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is
advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart
from the National Bank. It is best to change money into small
denominations. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely
accepted, particularly in tourist orientated establishments. ATMs
are not generally available.