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Versova Beach is located to the north of Juhu Beach in Greater Mumbai. Check out Versova Beach of Bombay, India.

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Versova Beach

Location: North of Juhu Beach, Greater Mumbai
Attractions: Scenic coastline, fish market, etc
How to Reach: One can easily reach Versova Beach by boarding buses or trains, or by hiring autos or taxis from the city.

Versova Beach MumbaiVersova Beach presents a scenic coastline, nestled cozily in Greater Mumbai. It is separated from Juhu Beach, attributable to a creek. The glorious Arabian Sea charge the sandy coast with its cooling waters. Absolutely a fun destination, Versova Beach is residence to the oldest inhabitants of Bombay, the Kolis - a fishing community. One can visit this lovely place anytime round the year, yet months between September and February offers the best time, when the city observes less clamminess.

Swimming is an exciting activity out here, but you need to be cautious during tides. The sea becomes violent in high tides, so it is not advisable to go here at such time. Sometimes the whole beach gets submerged in water due to glut of high tides. Even after all this, Versova Beach is still known for its charming locales and surroundings. Amongst all the scenes, the best scene at the beach is made by the fishermen, when they brace themselves to barge into the sea and get their first catch.

What you have seen in the pictures, women with fish-baskets on their head, comes alive here at the beach. And for sure, you would not resist taking your camera and clicking some great pictures of the fishermen engaged in their livelihood. You can also check the local market, where fish are sold and delicacies made of fish are served in indigenous manner. Rocks on the beach make the hedge of the buildings sited on the other side. Visit this beautiful beach to experience the original tang of Mumbai.











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