Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy. The feast is followed by a week-long celebration known locally as the Bandra Fair and is visited by thousands of people. Mehboob Studio Building. Bandstand Promenade Place. The Bandstand Promenade, also known as Bandra Bandstand is a 1. It is simultaneously a popular hangout spot, a jogging track and a park. Several Europeans, especially from the military, also stayed here along with Goans who migrated here in the 19th century. For the entertainment of the Europeans, there was a bandstand with a canopy.
Here, bands including members from the European military played music in the evening. Several Goans also joined in. While bands no longer play along the bandstand, the road continues to attract people, who want to catch a glimpse of Salman Khan, who lives in Galaxy Apartments, right at the beginning of the road, or Shah Rukh Khan, whose bungalow Mannat is also located along the stretch.
Shah Rukh Khan is known to come out and wave to the crowds. There is a wide promenade with seating arrangement along the entire stretch. The sea face is palm-fringed, and tall buildings line the other side of the road. Often, you will run across balloon sellers, ice-cream vendors and even snack stalls along the way. The aim for constructing this fort was to keep an eye on pirates and enemy ships that would try to trespass or attack.
The best time to be here is just before sunset when you can watch the sky turn from light blue to pink to blazing orange to finally, a deep hue suggesting dusk. Morning scenes here are quite different, with the Koliwadas of Worli catching fish in the sea. A tall flag pole bearing the Indian national flag is seen at the southern end of the reclamation, while the Love Mumbai selfie point graces the northern end.
Bandra Bandstand, located by the Arabian Sea, can be reached via multiple modes of transportation. Choose from the below options depending upon the time and money you can afford and the level of comfort you desire:. If you are arriving from the Central Line, you will have to change trains at the Dadar Junction. However, if you take the Harbour Line, you will either directly be able to reach Bandra station if coming from South Bombay or will have to change two trains, one at Kurla Harbour to Central and the other at Dadar Central to Western if arriving from Navi Mumbai.
From Bandra station, the Bandstand is about 7 km by car, taking about 20 minutes. If the bus is not too crowded, this can be one of the most comfortable and convenient ways to get to the Bandstand Promenade, that too at a very low rate. This is because there are a couple of bus stops right along Bandra Bandstand! However, buses tend to take a long, circuitous route, and they can get stuck in traffic jams, causing delays. Multiple stops also add to the delay. Private Transport : The mode preferred by most of the people in this area is a private car or a hired one.
The roads are a delight to drive on, especially when there is less traffic. Besides, getting your own car can afford you priceless opportunities to hop by different parts of Bandra and its myriad attractions. Read More on Bandstand. Places to Visit in and around Bandstand. Bandra Fort - Situated at the end of the road, the fort dates back to and was built by the Portuguese as a watch tower.
The scenic spot has been the shooting set for a number of Bollywood movies. Bandra Sea Link - Also known as Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, the cable stayed picturesque bridge is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city. Besides offering a spectacular view of the adjacent sea, the church also boasts of being one of the oldest in Mumbai. Walk of the Stars - A 2 kms long section on the promenade has been dedicated to honouring movie stars.
The walk has around a hundred brass plates with signatures and embossings from various celebrities. It once featured six life size statues of prominent actors, which was sadly removed in How To Reach Bandstand. The nearest station to Bandstand is Bandra. You can get down at the station and either choose to walk down or hire an auto-rickshaw. You can also travel in one of the state-run buses.
Alternatively, you can book taxi cabs from your accommodation for a more comfortable journey.
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