It
Was an achievement
that wasn't blitzed
until Bombay socialite
Protima Bedi hit
the headlines
when she streaked
on Juhu Beach
in 1960s. Today
the area is home
to decently dressed,
legendary film
stars such as
Amitabh Bachchan
and Madhuri Dixit.
It's a pleasant
beach if you're
not expecting
a quiet sunbathe
or a swim. The
real attraction
is the carnival
atmosphere that
develops on weekend
afternoons and
evening. Huge
crowds paddle
in the sea, stroll
along the shore,
play beach cricket
and enjoy the
fresh air. They're
serviced by a
mobile army of
snack sellers
and fruit vendors,
entertained by
fairground rides,
and sweet talked
by toy sellers,
fortune tellers
and yarn spinner.
During the rest
of the week it
only 1 a short
stroll from the
hotel strip to
be alone with
your thoughts.
If you fancy heading
off into the wild
blue yonder, Mumbai
largest Koli fishing
community is at
the northern end
of the bay in
Versova.
Juhu's secondary
attractions include
lounging poolside
at the beach front
hotels checking
out the Hare Krishna
ISKDCON complex
downing a coffee
at the Prithvi
Theatre and shooting
pool at Raspberry
Rhinoceros.
GETTING
THERE :
Juhu is 25km north
of the city centre,
not far from Mumbai's
airports. Catch
a suburban train
from Church gate
or from VT using
the Harbour Line
to either Santa
Cruz train station
or Vile Parle
station.
Online
booking for tour
of Juhu BeachMaharashtra
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