Who put the rocks in Marine Drive?

They were first developed in 1950 by France Laboratoire Dauphinois d’Hydralique. They were imported to the city from Australia in 1958. There are approximately 6,500 tetrapods present at the Marine Drive each weighing about 2 tons.

Why are marine drives destructed?

Huge barriers have been placed and the roads have been blocked making it difficult for the people to come out with their families or to just come out to sit and feel the cooling sea breeze. This construction had caused great problems to the Parsi community as well.

What is special about Marine Drive?

Marine Drive is situated on reclaimed land facing west-south-west. Marine Drive is also known as the Queen’s Necklace because, when viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace.

Is Marine Drive an ocean or sea?

Marine Drive (also know as Queen’s Necklace, also known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road) is a three kilometer sea-facing promenade that starts at Nariman Point and goes on to Babulnath.

Is Marine Drive open?

There aren’t any prohibitions on visiting hours as the promenade is accessible all day long as Marine Drive is an open location. One can sit for hours and the best recommended time to visit Marine Drive is at sunset. Being an open location and built for the public, there is no entry fee.

How was Marine Drive developed?

Marine Drive was built as part of the British government’s Back Bay Reclamation Scheme during the second phase of Mumbai’s urban development in the early 20th century. This scheme involved dredging the sea and dumping stone into it, to create land and expand the city westward.

How was Marine Drive formed?

Not many must be aware of the fact that Marine Drive is a by-product of a failed project! Mumbai’s Backbay reclamation project (connecting Nariman Point and Malabar Hill) was proposed in the year 1860 first, and was again started in the 1920s. However, the project was put aside due to several wars and defective plans.

Can we sit on Marine Drive?

Entry Fee and Timings of Marine Drive Mumbai One can sit for hours and the best recommended time to visit Marine Drive is at sunset. Being an open location and built for the public, there is no entry fee.

How do I become a Marine?

The best way to reach Marine Drive in Mumbai is by taking the local train from three nearest stations – Churchgate, Marine Lines and Charni Road. The beach is just at a walking distance from all of these stations. By Train: Mumbai locals are the busiest mode of transport in the city.

Can I go to Marine Drive at night?

Can I go to Marine Drive at night? Yes, definitely. In fact it is better and suggested to visit Marine Drive at night as the place looks even more beautiful. You can also visit other prominent places such as Worli Sea Face, Carter Road and others.