Versova Beach Mumbai: The Cleanest Beach Of In The City

Located on the Konkan Coast of Maharashtra and the West Coast of India, Mumbai is blessed with the magnificent Arabian Sea. In a heated discussion on which city is the best Mumbaikar always puts an end to the discussion by saying; ‘We have Sea’, and surprisingly the discussion ends. 

Mumbai is blessed with beautiful beaches and coastlines. If you have toured Mumbai even once you would have explored the beaches or the coastlines. Be it Marine Drive, Shivaji Park, Juhu Beach, or Bandra Bandstand every coastline and beach in Mumbai has serenity in its own way. 

Take for example Mumbai Versova Beach, the moment you sit on tetrapods facing the majestic Arabian Sea, the only thing you will hear is the waves colliding with the shore and the only thing you will feel is marine air.

About Versova Beach Mumbai

Today you can see people including youngsters and adults visiting Mumbai Versova Beach regularly, some spending their leisure time, while some doing exercise. Also, don’t be surprised and try to act a little cool if you see your favourite Bollywood and television actor strolling, jogging, or even playing volleyball with the locals at Versova Beach Mumbai. 

Mumbai Versova Beach is also famous for its water sports including jet skiing, speed boating, banana, sofa, and dragon riding. If not water sports then you can also go with ATV rides which is equally fun.

History Of Versova Beach Mumbai

Versova was later conquered by the Marathas followed by the Britishers. In 1800 the British established a training facility for artillery and engineering cadets. However, the facility was moved to the old Bombay city after a fever epidemic affected nearly all the cadets and killed many of them.

Versova Beach was neglected for a long period. This led to environmental degradation and made it the dirtiest beach in Mumbai. In 2015 a major clean-up drive happened at Versova Beach which was led by Afroz Shah, a young lawyer and environmentalist, and Harbansh Mathur, an 84-year-old man. It took them over 21 months to clean the whole coastline of Mumbai Versova Beach. With the help of several volunteers, they closely removed 5,300,000 kilograms (11,684,500 lb) of trash, most of it plastic. The volunteers also cleaned up 52 public toilets and planted over 50 coconut trees. Today Versova Beach is one of the cleanest beaches in Mumbai.

A little sense of reward was felt when in 2018  Olive Ridley sea turtles returned to the beach for the first time in 20 years to nest and hatchlings were observed heading toward the sea on 22 March 2018.

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Things To Do At Versova Beach

Following are some of the things to do at Versova Beach

1. Watersports

Watersports is one of the major things to do at Versova Beach, it includes jet skiing which costs around Rs. 300/-,  Speed Boating will cost you around Rs. 200/- per person, Banana ride, sofa ride, and dragon ride will cost you around Rs. 300/- per person. 

However, if you are not into watersports then you can always try ATV rides which are equally fun and reasonable. It will cost you only Rs. 200/-.

2. Watching Sun Sets On The Horizon

3. Spend Leisure Time With Your Loved One

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Best Time To Visit Versova Beach

If you talk about the season then the best time to visit Versova Beach is during March and April when you can see many turtles basking during this time.

How To Reach Versova Beach

Via Metro

If you are on the central line, then you can get the metro from Ghatkopar Metro Station which is connected to Ghatkopar Railway Station. 

Once you reach Versova Metro Station then Versova Beach Mumbai is around 1.1 km.

Via Flight

Via Road

Restaurants Near Versova Beach

Following are some of the restaurants near Versova Beach Mumbai

1. Banana Leaf
2. Versova Social
3. The Tanjore Tiffin Room
4. Miky’s Café & Pizzeria
5. Cat Café Studio
6. Global Fusion
7. Dakshinayan
8. THE BAR STOCK EXCHANGE
9. The Nines
10. Joey’s Pizza

Hotels Near Versova Beach

Following are some of the listed hotels near Versova Beach

1. Asian Suits Andheri
2. Hotel Ariana Residency
3. Panchavati Residence
4. Hotel Classio Andheri
5. Svenska Design Hotel 
6. Hotel Aksa Inn
7. Hotel Vaithi Residency
8. Unique Peaceful Cottage
9. De Classico Hotel
10. Village Residency Apartments
11. Hotel Aksa Inn
12. Hotel Amber Paramount
13. Hotel Astros
14. AR Residency 
15. The Lalit, Mumbai

Places To Visit Near Versova Beach

Following are some of the places to visit near Versova Beach

1. Juhu Beach

If you have come to Juhu Beach in the radiating summer then let the savoury ice gola come to your rescue. From kala khatta to mango, lemon, and rose, the vendors have them all.

2. Cat Cafe Studio

3. ISKCON Temple, Juhu

4. Mount Mary Church