Mumbai (Bombay) Further Distractions
Dhobi Ghat is a few hundred yards from the manicured lawns of Mahalaxmi Racecourse, but in spirit could not be further removed. Here Mumbai's laundry is done (by hand in concrete sinks and dried by the sun) as it has been for generations. A dhobiwallah is someone who does the laundry.
Dr E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi
Opening hours: Dawn to dusk.
Free admission.
Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach
Built on land reclaimed from the sea, Marine Drive is Mumbai's most famous thoroughfare. Lined with crumbling art deco buildings, it runs down Back Bay from Malabar Hill to Nariman Point. At the top end of Marine Drive is Chowpatty Beach. The only beach in the central part of Mumbai, it is a popular and lively place to spend an afternoon.
Malabar Hill to Nariman Point
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours.
Free admission.
Maidans
The Maidans are a long strip of palm-fringed green in the middle of Mumbai. They serve as the lungs of the city, where Mumbaikers can stroll, play cricket and football or simply laze in the shade. From the Oval Maidan there is a fine view of the gothic mass of the Law Courts and, towering high above the palm trees, the University Library Clocktower.
Fort area, Marine Drive
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours.
Free admission.
Malabar Hill and the Hanging Gardens
Jutting out into the sea from the north end of Marine Drive, Malabar Hill offers splendid views of Mumbai. The hill used to be one of the most desirable residential areas of Mumbai and, to this day, the state governor's official residence is at the end of the point. On the top of the hill are the Hanging Gardens, laid out formally.
Marine Drive
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours.
Free admission.
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