Beaches In Mumbai :

Mumbai is a costal city that is surrounded by the Arabian Sea in all sides except one. This provides Mumbai with a whole lot of beaches along the western coast of the city. Unfortunately most of the beaches are highly polluted and are unfit even for swimming. Most of the famous beaches in Mumbai are not a place for a sunbath or a dip. From the Northern end of Mumbai to the southern end there is a total of 9 beaches. These include the Girgaum Chowpatti, Dadar Chowpatti, the Juhu Beach, Versova Beach, Madh Island, Madh Island, Aksa Beach, Manori Beach, Marve Beach, and the Gorai Beach. However at present only a few of them are renowned and famous for tourism. The beaches prove to be a get away from the Hustle and bustle of the busy and fast paced life of Mumbai. One can see the old ferries and the fisher mans boats drifting away in the far horizons of the Arabian Sea from the beaches. They are best way to experience solitude or the best hang outs with pals. Watching sunrise or sunset or just looking at the meeting point of the sky and blue waters of the sea can really be a completing experience for any tourist.

The popular beaches of Mumbai:

Of all the beaches in Mumbai the most prominent one for tourism is the Juhu Beach. It is located 18 kms away from the city. The wave of the Arabian Sea that kisses this beach and the sandy shores makes it a beautiful place and worth for a visit. The rolling waves of the Arabian Sea, fine sands and picturesque surroundings of the Juhu Beach combines together to make it an extreme favorite tourist destination. Another reason of Juhu Beach for being such a sought after places are because it is very hard to resist a bite of the local cuisines and fast foods at the point. One will almost get confused about what to try out due to the presence of numerous food joints in the place. It is suggested to try the Bhel Puri a Mumbai specialty that offers a hot and sweet taste similar to that of the city. Apart from that there is a number of Beaches that has much to offer to its visitors. Visiting any of the beaches in evening leaves one feeling as if he or she is in a carnival.

Some popular Beaches In Mumbai:

Marine Drive, The Jewel of Mumbai :

Marine Drive is located in the central Mumbai. It was built in the 1920s and 1930s on land rescued from the sea. It is Mumbai's most famous pathway, where people walk and sit in the evenings. It is also known as "Queen's Necklace" because of the dramatic line of street lamps lit up at night that surround the beach. Recently it's name has been changed to "Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Road". Marine Drive is a fun place to be, here you can enjoy yourself by watching children playing with sand and vendors selling toys and food. Truly, a colorful beach.

Chowpatty Beach :

Chowpatty beach is situated at the top end of Marine Drive. It is the only beach in the central part of Mumbai. This beach is the venue where many Hindu religious ceremonies can be witnessed like the annual thread-tying ceremony initiating young boys into the Brahmin caste. Another festival 'Nariel Purnima' is celebrated towards the end of the monsoons. Here the idols of Ganesha are immersed on the last day of 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.

At the beach there are statues of Lokmanya Tilak and Vithalbhai Patel. The beach is also famous for a huge line of stalls, selling 'Bhelpuri', 'Kulfi' and 'Paan'. Other attractions at the beach are shooting galleries, snake charmers, monkey trainers, balloon sellers and masseurs. Recently, a "Nana-Nani Park" has been added to the beach, specially for elderly people.

Juhu Beach :

Juhu beach is one of the largest and frequently visited beaches of India. It is located 18 km north of the city center. This beach is one of the most exotic beaches on the shores of Arabian Sea. Areas near Juhu beach are one of the posh localities of Mumbai where bungalows of the famous film personalities are located. It is also the venue of many film shootings. Juhu beach is a famous hangout zone of Mumbai. The southern end of the Juhu beach is surrounded many Luxury hotels and apartments.

Juhu beach has many stalls selling the famous snack of Mumbai, Bhelpuri, which people enjoy eating while visiting the beach. A popular weekend spot, Juhu, also offers horse and donkey rides. Here you can enjoy yourself by watching dancing monkeys, acrobats, cricket matches, toy sellers and other type of Indian beach entertainment. Versova Beach is towards north of Juhu, which is a home to Mumbai's largest Koli fishing community.

Marve and Manori Beach :

The Marve and Manori beaches are located approximately 19 miles from Mumbai. These attractive beaches are pleasant for bathing. At Marve there is a 5-star resort hotel to spend a refreshing weekend. On the way to these lovely beaches lies the Madh Beach, another favorite picnic spot. 

Accommodation :

All the beaches in Mumbai are combined with some excellent beach resorts ranging from luxury to economic. Some major beach resorts in Mumbai are the Ganpatipule Beach Resort and the Beach Resort of Murud Janjira, which provide ample accommodation options.

How to Reach Mumbai Beaches :

by Air - The city has an international and a domestic airport named the Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport. Regular flights from this airport links the city with all metros and some parts of the world.

by Rail - Mumbai Central, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Dadar Stations are the major railheads of the city. These are well connected to other major cities of India.

by Road - A well connected road network connects the city with other parts of India.