Girgaon Chowpatty Beach Mumbai
About
Mumbai's most beloved beach, Chowpatty is the soul of the city's street food culture. Famous for bhel puri, pav bhaji, and kulfi, it comes alive in the evenings with food stalls and families.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (September for Ganpati)
Place Type
Beach
How to Reach
Walk from Charni Road or Grant Road station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Grant Road (1.3 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Charni Road (0.7 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Girgaon Chowpatty Beach
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Girgaon Chowpatty Beach
History
Chowpatty has been Mumbai's favorite evening hangout since the 19th century. It plays a central role in the annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival when thousands of Ganpati idols are immersed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (September for Ganpati)
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The annual Ganpati Visarjan here is one of Mumbai's biggest events
Chowpatty is credited with popularizing bhel puri
The beach has been cleaned up significantly under the Swachh Bharat campaign
Evening is the best time for the full Chowpatty experience
Try bhel puri, pav bhaji, and kulfi from the beachfront stalls
Visit during Ganesh Chaturthi for the spectacular immersion ceremony
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