Queen's Necklace Night Drive (Marine Drive) Mumbai

Experience

About

The iconic C-shaped curve of Marine Drive illuminated at night, resembling a string of pearls or a queen's necklace. Driving or walking this stretch at night is one of Mumbai's most magical experiences.

Basic Information

Timings

Best: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Experience

How to Reach

Start from Nariman Point or Churchgate

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Girgaon (1.2 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Marine Lines (57 m away) on the Western Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Queen's Necklace Night Drive (Marine Drive)

Girgaon

Line 3

1.2 km

Kalbadevi

Line 3

1.2 km

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Line 3

1.4 km

Churchgate

Line 3

1.4 km

Hutatma Chowk

Line 3

1.7 km

Grant Road

Line 3

2.3 km

Vidhan Bhavan

Line 3

2.5 km

Cuffe Parade

Line 3

2.7 km

Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro

Line 3

2.8 km

Mahalaxmi

Line 3

4.3 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Queen's Necklace Night Drive (Marine Drive)

Marine Lines

Fast

Western Line

57 m

Charni Road

Fast

Western Line

0.9 km

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Fast

Central Line

Harbour Line

1.3 km

Churchgate

Fast

Western Line

1.4 km

Masjid Bunder

Central Line

Harbour Line

1.9 km

Dockyard Road

Harbour Line

2.2 km

Grant Road

Fast

Western Line

2.3 km

Mumbai Central

Fast

Western Line

2.8 km

Sandhurst Road

Central Line

Harbour Line

2.9 km

History

Marine Drive was built on reclaimed land in the 1920s-30s. The nickname 'Queen's Necklace' for its nighttime illumination has been used since the Art Deco buildings were first lit up.