I strongly believe that exploring new places with your parttner is the most romantic and thrilling exercise in a relationship. Travelling and roaming around, enjoying those little numerable things like watching a sunset together, feeling the ripples of waves touching your feet, sharing ice-cream from a single cone after a tiring day, a long evening walk along the seashore, a plate of bhel puri or chaat or a music concert can add alot of memories and bonding in a relationship.
Here is a list of few places a couple must explore in Mumbai :
1. Marine Drive
Remember "Wake Up Sid"? The movie made this spot remarkable for quite a few as a favorite spot in the city. The place is well lit up with calm sea breeze. It's a briliant idea to take your partner out for a late-night coffee at Marine Drive as you sit there and the breeze hits your face. Towards the north of Marine Drive is the popular Chowpatty Beach, which attracts attention of food junkies.
How to reach: The nearest local station to the Marine Drive is the Churchgate Station.
2. Worli Sea Face
Whether it is the rising morning sun on the eastern horizon or the setting sun in the majestic Arabian Sea, there is no better place in Mumbai for a serene walk with your companion.
How to reach: The nearest railway station to the neighbourhood is Mahalaxmi, while Elphinstone and Lower Parel are also the nearest railway station from Worli.
3. Madh Island Beach
Looking for a getaway from the humdrum of city life with your partner? Madh Island Beach will leave you spellbound with its beauty and calmness. Coastlined by mangroves, calm waters, soothing scenery, Madh Island provides few other options other the beach. Erangal, Madh Fort and St. Bonaventure can also be visited with your loved ones.
How to reach: The nearest railway station to the beach is situated at Malad district. Once you reach the Malad station, you can opt for local transport to reach the venue.
4. Bandra Fort
Featured in the Bollywood movie "Dil Chahta Hai", Castella de Aguada, also known as the Bandra Fort, is popular for the view of the Bandra- Worli sea link from the fort. A visit to this place can ensure a qualitative time with your partner.
How to reach: Bandra bandstand is easily reachable from Bandra railway station, 15 minutes by bus/auto or about 30-40 minutes if walked through the linking road.
5. Juhu Chowpatty Beach
Juhu Beach is one of the most famous and most visited beach in Mumbai. A long walk along the seashore, watching the sunset along the lighting of the city, feeling the breeze on your face and waves rippling across your feet, some romantic time with your partner enjoying very delicious Golgappas, Chat masala, Bhelpuri, Ragda pattis, Dahi puri, Faluda, Kala Khatta gola and a long list of food items can ensure you the best time with your partner.
How to reach: This beach can be reached from Andheri, Vile Parle, Santa Cruz west railway station. From here, you can take an auto or local bus to Juhu beach.
6. Nariman Point
With the breath-taking view of the Arabian Sea, and various brands located in this fine exquisite area of Mumbai, Nariman Point is a clean and sophisticated place for a romantic date. Take a walk with your partner from Marine Drive which is a stretch of 2 km and enjoy the fresh coconut juice.
How to reach: Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Churchgate are closest to Nariman Point.
7. Carter Road, Bandra
Carter Road is a well known hangout spot alongside Bandstand Promenade, a jogging track, a park and additionally a Lovers Point. Carter Road attracts a lot of couples and singles, as it has a culinary line full of elegant restaurants and cafes. Enjoy the romantic sunset and drinking roadside coffee at Carter Road along with the weather, which is perfect to make your evening romantic.
How to reach: Khar Railway Station , Bandra Marshall Railway Station are the very nearby railway stations to Carter Road.
8. Mumbai Chota Kashmir, Goregaon
Chota Kashmir is located inside the wide area of the Aarey Milk Colony in Goregaon East. There is small lake with plenty of row boats and paddle boats, attractive lush green gardens, colorful flowers, lotus pond, and plenty of places to relax. One can also enjoy boating here. It is one of the favorites among couples.
How to reach: It is 32 kms from north west of the city center with Goregaon Station is the closest railway Station. The garden is open between 9am and 6.30pm. Entry charges for Garden is only Rs 15 per head.
9. Hanging Gardens
Hanging Gardens, also called Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, are terraced gardens situated at the highest point of Malabar Hill. One can enjoy sunset from this place. It is made on a water reservoir and is a favorite spot of people willing to spend some peaceful time with their partner. The splendid green vegetation and animal shaped hedges make this spot unique.
How to reach: The Grand Road Railway Station is the nearest station to the gardens. One can board a local train from Charni Road Station (West), located close to the gardens from where it takes only around 20 minutes to reach the place.
10. Palm Beach Road, Navi Mumbai
Absolutely perfect for a late night drive and a monsoon drive, Palm Beach Road is one of the most beautiful and exclusively chosen spots by couples.
How to reach: The most important and crowded station is Panvel is the nearest.
11. Nehru Centre, Worli
As they say, music can thrill every individual and is a part of every heart, this place with your partner can definitely soothen your relationship. Listening to some Indian classical performances like the great Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma with Ustad Zakir Hussain in a sensational jugalbandi can be an option for spending some quality time with your partner too.
How to reach: The Centre can be reached by public transport i.e. train, bus, taxi or private vehicles. It is situated on Dr. E. Moses Road between Mahalaxmi Railway Station on the South and Worli Naka on the North at a distance of about 1 km from either end.
12. Adlabs Imagica and Aquamagica
The amusement parks opened by the Adlabs group in Khopoli is a day trip for everyone in the city. Even closer, if you live in Navi Mumbai. The rides and the excellent food court ensure that the place oozes lots of potential for a 'romantic date spot' for a couple.
How to reach: Khopoli Station is just 20 mins from Adlabs Imagica and Aquamagica. Also there are direct stations from Dadar, CST, Thane, Kurla stations.
One can also visit Jhangir Art Gallery in Kala Ghoda, NCPA in Nariman Point, Prithvi Theatre in Juhu, Canvas Laugh Factory in Lower Parel, Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali, Karnala Fort in Panvel and Colaba Causeway to add more vivid flavors to your day with your partner.
So where are your taking your partner tomorrow?
Live your beautiful story at these places and give your partner a reason to smile with a memorable day.
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