Marine Drive & Churchgate
Marine Drive and Churchgate: the back story
Neighbourhood guide
About Marine Drive and Churchgate: the back story
Marine Drive curves 3 km along the sea from Nariman Point to Chowpatty, lined with Art Deco buildings that form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The NCPA, the Oberoi and Trident are at its southern end.
The seafront
Walk from Nariman Point to Chowpatty, and look back at the curve of lights after dark.
Culture
The NCPA has music, theatre and dance; its International Jazz Festival begins on 20 November 2026.
Come at sunset and stay for the lights.
Our advice: a sunset walk, then dinner near Nariman Point.
Why it's on our list
- The Queen’s Necklace
- The NCPA
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Marine Drive and Churchgate: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Marine Drive and Churchgate: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- ChurchgateLine 3650 m8 min walk
- Hutatma ChowkLine 3900 m11 min walk
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj TerminusLine 3900 m11 min walk
Key sights
- CSMT (UNESCO)1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 9 min
- NCPA1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- CSMVS museum1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Gateway of India2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Haji Ali Dargah5.4 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Bandra–Worli Sea Link8.6 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 31 min
- Jio World Centre (NMACC)15 kmCar or taxi 49 min
- Juhu Beach18 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- CSMIA airport (T2)19 kmCar or taxi 62 min
Main railway stations
- Churchgate350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Mumbai Central3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Dadar9.4 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Bandra Terminus14 kmCar or taxi 47 min
- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)16 kmCar or taxi 54 min