12 Picturesque and Best Riverfronts in India to Visit

Utkarsh Rastogi

3 years ago

A riverfront is not just a piece of land along a river. Its got more depth to it than it might look. Riverfront is a place where the river meets the land, just like the horizon. The two opposites meet. Riverfronts provide an extent of relief that one can’t find that easily.

Often riverfronts are lined up with museums, cafes, docks, parks, and other little attractions. Riverfronts are a land escape from all the realities of the world.

Here, we listed the best riverfronts in India that you can visit and see the beauty of the river and enjoy the cold breeze.

Riverfronts in India

Here is the list of Picturesque Riverfronts in India to Spend an Evening of Leisure and Morning of Calmness.

1. Marine Drive, Mumbai

Also known as Queen’s necklace, Mumbai Drive is officially known as “Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road”. It is a 3 km long, six-lane road in southern Mumbai. The beauty of this place is best showcased at night. From a distant view, it resembles the shape of a necklace. You can just sit here and peacefully enjoy the sight of the beautiful Arabian Ocean.

2. Hooghly Riverfront, Kolkata

An ideal place to stroll in cool evenings. It has ornamented gardens and beautiful pathways. Activities like boating in river Hooghly can be done here. This riverfront is also well known because of a 40-year-old ice cream shop, and a snack shop. It is the heart of Kolkata. Fall in love with the amazing landscape of the riverfront. Indulge yourself in clicking those perfect photos for Instagram and get an experience like nothing else.

3. Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad

A place famous for stepped walls, Gujarat houses one of the best riverfronts of India. Located in the capital Ahmedabad, is a river known as Sabarmati. The riverfront has a big flower park which is a must-visit. Among other activities include bike riding. However, near the riverfront are many places which are worth visiting. Some of the most prominent ones are Sabarmati Ashram, Bhadra Fort and Law Garden Night Market.

4. River Yamuna, Agra

Agra is one of the most visited tourist places in India. The reason being the world-famous Taj Mahal. If you happen to visit the mesmerizing monument, don’t consider leaving without spending some time at the Yamuna riverfront. You can take a boat ride, watch the beautiful evening scenes and capture beautiful scenes. You can also go bird watching at Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Shopping nearby the riverfront is one of the most engaging things. You can get the best qualities of leather shoes, rugs, and carpets.

5. Seaside Promenade, Pondicherry

Apart from being a decent riverfront, Seaside Promenade also serves as the best walkway of Pondicherry. The walkway consists of rows of benches laid out for tourists. However, the entry is banned after 5 p.m. Till the next morning. Be the best version of yourself, participate in adventurous activities like bike riding, feeding the seals, riding the carousel, and delight yourself in tasting local delicacies and much more.

6. Necklace Road, Telangana

Necklace Road is basically an avenue connecting NTR Gardens to Sanjeevaiah Park. The place is filled up with good facilities and restaurants. You can visit the above mentioned Sanjeevaiah Park. An amazing fact is that it was built in the same way as the Queen’s Necklace or Marine Drive of Mumbai. As a result, it also resembles the necklace at night. You can also see the Hussain Sagar Lake, one of the largest man-made lakes. You can also visit B.M. Birla Planetarium and Science & Technological Museum.

7. Triveni Sangam, Allahabad

Ever wanted to watch the junction of all the great rivers of India? Visit Triveni Sangam, which is a joint of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. This place is held very religious by the Hindus as its legacy goes back to nearly 3000 years ago. Every year millions of people gather here for the famous Kumbh Mela. Apart from the peaceful views of the river, you can also see nearby attractions which include Company Gardens, Anand Bhavan and Hanuman Mandir.

8. Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar

Har Ki Pauri riverfront is regarded as one of the most sacred Ghats in India. This is also visited by millions of people all around the year. You can feel the presence of the holiness upon visiting the place. You can bathe in the holy waters of river Ganges. Although you can visit the ghat any time, it’s highly recommended that you should spend some time at the ghat at night. The experience you get here is simply amazing.

9. Backwaters, Alleppey

Referred to as “Venice of the East”, Alleppey lies in Kerala. One of the most attractive attractions here is the backwaters and the houseboats. Truly, this place is like Paradise on earth. This place is visited heavily by tourists from all over the globe. Explore one of the oldest churches of India known as St. Mary’s Forane Church. Rejuvenate yourself via an Ayurvedic massage spa near the riverfront. You can also go to the famous Kerala delicacies like banana chips and much more.

10. Tilwara Ghat, Jabalpur

This ghat is located on the banks of the Narmada river. This is one of the highly developed and flourished Ghats along the banks of the Narmada River. The history of the ghat is worth knowing. The ashes of the “Father of Nation of India”, Mahatma Gandhi was submerged underwater at this site. A Gandhi Smarak has been built here for the visitors. Apart from the scenic beauty of river Ganges, Dhuandar waterfalls are also visible from here.

11. Simsang River, Williamnagar

This river flows through Garo hills and goes down into Bangladesh. In the way to Bangladesh, it passes through Bengal where it is known as Someswari River. If you are going to visit the place during winter months, you might be able to attend a local annual fishing festival known as Nathok Wari. You can also visit the nearby Rongrengiri forests. The entire forest is covered with Sal trees.

12. Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi

It is yet one other sacred riverfront. It is the place where Lord Brahma sacrificed 10 horses. It’s a wonderful place to visit. This riverfront is quite lively and colorful. Every evening at 7 p.m. and elaborate Ganga aarti(prayer) happens at the ghat. Among other activities, you can visit the famous Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, some other popular ghats like Assi Ghat, Manmandir ghat, etc.