Mumbai walking route: Marine Drive to Shivaji Park
A 11.6 km route through Mumbai capturing Diwali celebrations, from Marine Drive along the waterfront to Shivaji Park. The journey showcases the city's festival atmosphere with illuminated streets, traditional decorations, and local festivities during India's festival of lights.
- Distance
- 11.6 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Mumbai
- End
- Shivaji Park
- Stops
- 3
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Mumbai — India's largest metropolitan city on the Arabian Sea coast, known as Bollywood's center and a major financial hub with diverse culture and festivals.
- Marine Drive
- Shivaji Park — A historic public park in central Mumbai known for large gatherings, celebrations, and fireworks displays during major festivals including Diwali.
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Visit Marine Drive and Shivaji Park during Diwali to experience the festival celebrations with thousands of people watching the sunset and fireworks.
- Transport
- Use the famous Mumbai train line to travel between celebration areas during Diwali.
- Tip
- Expect sudden, unannounced firecrackers going off in the middle of roads and streets during Diwali celebrations with no prior warning.
- Avoid
- Be cautious walking through the middle of Shivaji Park during Diwali fireworks; stay on the sides or behind fences for safety as fireworks are set off continuously.
- Tip
- Visit local shops to see rangoli (colored sand designs) being created and share sweets with shop owners during Diwali celebrations.
- Food
- Accept sweets offered by locals during Diwali; gift-giving of sweets is a significant part of the festival celebration.
- Tip
- Ask locals questions about Diwali and its meaning; people are especially friendly, open, and willing to teach visitors during this festival.
- Timing
- Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains with a focus on new beginnings and light over darkness; celebrations vary greatly by region in India.