Juhu Beach is one of the most popular and remarkable places in Mumbai, India. It is one of the best tourist attractions and preferred destination during weekends and holidays. Juhu Beach is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It stretches for six kilometers up to Versova.
Juhu Beach is also one of the most famous Indian beaches. This beach is known to be one of the most-visited beaches of India and is situated in Ville Parle. Juhu Beach borders a posh locality where most celebrities stay and therefore, it is quite common to find famous celebrities jogging along the sands of this popular beach of Mumbai.
Why You Should Visit Juhu Beach
It is a popular tourist attraction throughout the year and is also a sought-after destination for shooting films. The beach generally gets more crowded on weekends and public holidays. The food court at its main entrance is famous for its Mumbai style street food, notably bhelpuri, Pani puri, and Shivpuri.
Horse-pulled carriages offer joyrides to tourists for a small fee while acrobats, dancing monkeys, cricket matches, toy sellers vie for tourist's attention. The beach is among the most popular sites in the city for the annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations where thousands of devotees arrive in grand processions, carrying idols of the Lord Ganesh of various sizes, to be immersed in the water at the beach.
Top Attractions of Juhu Beach
1. ISKON Temple
Know the divinity of the Hare Krishna Movement that is dwelled at the ISKON temple aka Sri Radha Rasabihari Ji Temple near Juhu Beach.
2. Shri Mukteshwar Devalaya
The temple is situated at Juhu Tara Road in Mumbai, Maharashtra. One Of the oldest temples of India, it is 400 years old and is enshrined with shiva Temple and Shani temple.
Things to Do in Juhu Beach
1. Enjoy Food
There are several food joints and restaurants near Juhu Beach comprising different national and international cuisines. From local Indian dishes to Italy's pasta, there is everything here.
2. Shopping
Juhu is a hub space for great boutiques and designer stores like Masaba, Millionaire, and Ayamik. Tourists don't give these shopping hubs a miss at all.
3. Gandhi Gram
It is located at the north end of the beach, which is a place where children often enjoy their summer vacations playing sports like basketball, cricket, and football.
4. Fitness Sessions
People who come here also indulge in activities like jogging, skipping, cycling, and even attend Yoga sessions conducted by different groups.
Best Time to Visit Juhu Beach
You can feel the tranquil and pleasant atmosphere here, no matter what time you visit. Though, from October to February, the atmosphere is absolutely pleasant. Also, it is suggested to avoid the beach during monsoon season.
How to Reach Juhu Beach?
By Air
Mumbai, being a metropolitan city, has a number of domestic and international airports from where it takes only a few minutes to reach Juhu Beach. The distance from domestic airports is 8 kilometers and 6 kilometers from the international airports.
By Rail
The Mumbai city is conveniently connected with a railway that connects almost every area within the local as well as national. Juhu Beach is almost 3 km away from Santa Cruz stations or Vile Parle Station. From there, you can take auto-rickshaws or taxis.
By Road
The Juhu Beach is 15 kilometers from Dadar Bus Stand. Though, tourists can access the beach from anywhere.
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