In Maharashtra Beach
traveling pleasant throughout the year. In particular, the capital city
of Mumbai is blessed with many beaches in its vicinity, that present a
breather to the local population as well as act as attractive tourist
option for those visiting from outside. One such beach site is Juhu, one
of the largest and frequently visited beaches of India.
Leisure & Entertainment At Juhu
Located 18-km north of the city centre, it's a major beach site on the
shores of Arabian Sea and is one of the posh localities of Mumbai where
one can find the bungalows of the famous film personalities of Bollywood.
It's also a favorite shooting site among the filmmakers as many film
shootings are also held over here.
On the southern end of the Juhu beach one can find many Luxury hotels
and apartments, which are regarded as a favorite haunt of Mumbai's
movers and shakers. The beach, which almost seems deserted during
weekdays, always tends to get very crowded on weekends.
On weekends one can take the pleasure of horse and donkey rides, dancing
monkeys, acrobats, cricket matches, toy sellers and every other type of
Indian beach entertainment. Vendors ply on the beach calling attention
to their wares, which are mostly souvenirs like T-shirts and cute little
Indian dolls made from seashells.
Eating Joints At Juhu Beach
Generally it is not a very good place to swim, but it's an ideal snack
joint, with various food stalls. If you would like to try out Bhelpuri
or a Kulfi in Mumbai, Juhu is the place to be. If you want a more fancy
excursion, visit Juhu's many five star hotels, for a steaming cup of
coffee and a splendid view of the coast. The government runs Juhu
Centaur also has a 24-hour coffee shop with a view of the sea.
Attractions Around Juhu Beach
Versova Beach: Versova Beach is the nearby attraction located towards
the north of Juhu, which is a home to Mumbai's largest Koli fishing
community.
