Juhu

Juhu is a coastal suburb in western Mumbai that runs for six kilometers along the Arabian Sea. The area borders Versova to the north, Vile Parle to the east, and Santacruz to the south, with the beach forming the entire western side.

The island was separated from the mainland in the 19th century until bridges and land reclamation connected it to the rest of the city. Jamsetji Tata acquired land in the 1890s to develop the area as a residential zone, setting in motion the transformation into its present form.

Daily life often unfolds along the shore, where vendors crack open fresh coconuts and families stroll in the late afternoon. The suburb takes its name from an old word related to salt extraction, an activity that once shaped the coast before the area became residential.

Three railway stations on the Western Line and Harbour Line serve the area: Santacruz, Andheri, and Vile Parle. The beach is busiest during afternoons and evenings when the heat eases and locals come to walk.

A small colonial-era airfield served as the city's main airport until World War II and still operates today for private flights and training. The first commercial flight in India took off from this site in 1932.

Location: Mumbai

GPS coordinates: 19.10702,72.82753

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:54