What's going on at Carter Road? Six things to do in the Bandra neighbourhood

Skateboard at sundown pet a playful Husky sip sugarfree jamun juice and squeeze in a sunset workoutmdashall without leaving the Carter Road promenadeThis tiny strip in Bandra West boasts saltlaced sea views a small but thick collection of mangroves and ample seating to just while away the timemdash but despite being a small stretch it is a hive of activityYou could spend an entire evening here without ever wondering what to do next From skates slicing through the dusk to kids squealing in the jungle gym and dogs bounding around their own park this seaside strip is more than just a walking spot Itrsquos a lowkey hangout with high charm value where everything from soup to squats comes with a sea breezeRoll through PicKirti Surve ParadeBy day Carter Road seems like an ordinary quiet tiled stretch meant for brisk walking or strolling By evening itrsquos full of kids zigzagging on wheels aunties speedwalking and teens pretending they arenrsquot showing off their latest skateboards The energy is infectious This skateboarding park was one of the first public ones to crop up in the city and it has seen its share of renovations and fresh coats of paint Ample regulars and a skateboarding community spend their evenings here You can come with skates a board to enquire about classes or just watch from the sidelinesTime Open 24 hoursCool off PicSatej ShindeWalk down the strip and the spot where the mangroves hug the promenade you will spot a colourful truck parked on the road Its exteriors scream 10037 natural ice cream and one bite is all you need to know that itrsquos true Selftaught ice cream maker Sayali Karle runs The Karlersquos ice cream truck but serves shakes and juices too You can grab a scoop of vanilla sitaphal mango strawberry or chocolate ice cream that is homemade and preservativefree Flavours like guava chilli sitaphal and mango are popularmdashbut not always available as Karle makes fresh icecreams with whatever fruit is available in that season Karlersquos scoops have that unimitable homemade touch that you canrsquot get enough of The Karlersquos has been parked at Carter Road for a year now and is gradually gaining a following Time 7 ndash 9 pmPrice Rs 60 onwardsContact 8419927907Grab a healthy snack PicSatej ShindeNo gimmicks here just piping hot soups crunchy roasted snacks sandwiches that donrsquot skimp on filling and juices that actually taste like fruit Pallavi Thakkar has been parked here for 27 years now and is basically an unofficial Carter Road mascot for healthy snacks Thakkar runs a cottage industry of sorts employing women to cook and pack roasted snacks including khakra masala channa soya sticks chiwra and more Every morning and evening she loads the back of an Omni with containers full of soups juices and boxes full of sandwiches Everything is cooked fresh locally sourced nonfried and sugarfree Try the hot soup of the day a veggie sandwich or a jamun juice which is a bestseller here Time 730 ndash 9 am and 6 ndash 9 pmPrice R100 onwardsContact 91 9821252325GraphicYogesh JainJungle gymming Archive picSayyed SameerAbediA welcome riot of colour and climbing frames the Rajwani Modi Childrenrsquos Park gives kids the ideal space to burn off steam and parents who need ten minutes of peace There are swings slides and enough sand to build a small castle In a city with few parks this little fenced area that is wellcooled thanks to the sea breeze is a happy place for that muchneeded break from screens Time Gated time not statedDog watch awayDog watch awayA fencedin slice of freedom where dogs run leashfree and humans swap names of pet groomers Carter Roadrsquos dog park is small but itrsquos where the pets are the happiest You will find everyone here pugs indies Golden Retrievers Huskies and the occasional overexcited Beagle in a bowtie They have ample room for zoomies little obstacles to train and practice manoeuvres and a place where they can meet and befriend fellow furry creatures Donrsquot have a dog Come anyway itrsquos a joy to see and pet with permission of course big and small dogs at their happiestTime 5 am mdash 11 pmSqueeze in a workoutThe kids have their jungle gym the adults have an openair one too located right across Starbucks in the little seating area You can look at the sun rise or set as you work up a sweatmdashno excuses here itrsquos free breezy and better than an enclosed studio Regulars swear by the view and you will spot early risers doing pullups and sunset joggers squeezing in a quick stretch Even if you are not in the mood to monkey around on some bars you could use the stepper If there is a crowd or a queue squat or get an ab workout in the meantime as there is ample room to exercise with a viewTime Open 24 hoursatOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params