Juhu Beach

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Juhu Beach is the most famous beach in Mumbai city. It is situated on the shores of Arabian Sea in Juhu suburb.There are three main entrances to the beach. One is from the Vile Parle side, another is from the Santacruz side and the third one is from the Andheri side.

Many tourists make it a point to visit the beach when they come to Mumbai, as it is a relatively uncrowded free space in the city, although it does get crowded in the evenings and weekends.

It is famous for its Mumbai street food, notably bhelpuri, pani puri, chaats, and of course pav bhaji. Due to the nature of the food stands hygiene standards are often low. On the southern end of Juhu beach there are many luxury hotels and apartments.

Juhu is the best place to bring the entire community (Mumbaikars - residents of Mumbai) on common social grounds and much interaction takes place amidst the natural ambience provided by the beach. Children, adults and aged, locals and tourists all make up the population that inhibits the beach especially on weekends. Swimming and sun bathing however is a bad idea in Juhu. On weekends the variety show is for real; there are horse rides, acrobats and other performers, there are kulfi and bhelpuri stalls and without doubts a large crowd.

One of the main attraction of Juhu beach is Sunset. Plan your day long program to spend few hours at Juhu beach during Sun set time.

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History:

In the 1890s, Jamsetji Tata purchased land in Juhu and built a bungalow there. He planned to develop 1200 acres (5 km²) in Juhu Tara. This was to yield 500 plots of one acre (4,000 m²) each and a seaside resort.

When Mahatma Gandhi used to practice in the Bombay high court in the late 1800s and early 1900s, he used to live there. He mentions in his autobiography that he used to walk to Bandra station from far-flung Juhu to catch an empty train to south Mumbai.

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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.

Marine Drive: located in the central Mumbai, Marine drive was built in the 1920s and 1930s on land reclaimed from the sea. A popular sea front, Marine Drive is also the main thoroughfare.

Essel World: An excellent place to get entertained, Essel World, offers over 40 exciting rides, games, and attractions. The Water Kingdom is said to be the largest of its kind in Asia.

Bollywood - The Film City or "Bollywood"- as it is called produces the second most number of pictures in the world every year. Visiting a movie studio to watch a movie being shot in India's commercial film capital is an experience worth attempting.

Kamla Nehru Park - located at the top of Malabar Hills, Kamla Nehru Park is the park also provides you a spectacular view of the city and the sunset.
Chowpatty - Situated in the suburbs of the city, and known for its festive atmosphere, food stalls and hustle and bustle, Chowpatty is perhaps the most famous beach of Mumbai. This beach encapsulates the spirit of Mumbai.

Aarey Milk Colony - located at a distance of 32 kilometers from main Mumbai city, Aarey Milk colony of Mumbai is one of the most modern milk colonies in the world. You can also try the fresh milk and snacks in the colony's canteen here.

Jain Temple - located on the Malabar Hill, the Jain temple houses frescoes depicting various events in the lives of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras. A large number of devotees as well as tourists visit the Jain temple every day.
Haji Ali's Tomb: this tomb is a mausoleum built to commemorate Haji Ali, a Muslim saint, who perished by drowning while traveling to Mecca.
Bazaars in Mumbai: among the famous markets in Mumbai, Kalbadevi, Bhuleshwar, Mangaldas, Zaveri and Chor Bazaar are some of the markets worth exploring.

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Nearest Visiting places:

• Bombay Natural History Museum
• Chor Bazaar
• Chowpatty Beach
• Crawford Market
• Elephanta Caves
• Essel World
• Fashion Street
• Film City
• Flora Fountain now renamed to Hutatma Chowk
• Gateway of India
• Gurdwara Shree Guru Singh Sabha
• Haji Ali Mosque
• Hanging Gardens
• Jehangir Art Gallery
• Jijamata Udyaan
• Juhu Beach
• Kamala Nehru Park
• Kanheri Caves
• Kashid Beach
• Mahalaxmi Racecourse
• Marine Drive earlier/historically referred to as Queen's Necklace
• Nehru Planetarium
• Powai Lake
• Prince of Wales Museum
• Prithvi Theatre
• Rajabai Tower
• Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali National Park)
• Hotel Taj Mahal
• Taraporewala Aquarium
• Veermata Jeejabai Bhosale Udyan
• Victoria Terminus
• Vihar Lake
• Siddhi Vinayak Temple

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Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

• Sun-n-Sand
• Sea Princess
• Emerald
• Ajanta
• Ramada Palm Grove

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Help Line/Phone Number:

• Beams Hospital For Women
• PD Hinduja Hospital
• Shroff Eye Hospital