Escape the city bustle this long weekend with our Mumbai guide to five surprisingly clean and peaceful beaches. Forget the usual crowded sands; we've found hidden gems perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Think Goa and Maldives, but quieter and cheaper. Located on the Konkan Coast, this beach town is Maharashtra's only diving destination, Destinations News - Times Now ...

The Juhu beach is located in the very elite western suburb of Juhu. Several centuries back, when Mumbai was actually seven islands, Juhu was a part of one of the islands that now forms the city.

the town of Murud-Janjira attracts large crowds over weekends from Mumbai, which is merely 150 km away. Needless to say, the sea fort is the center of all activity in this small town. Sailboats ...