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Aksa
Skip Aksa as a destination: the beach is unsafe for swimming, the area is a weekend party spot with little else, and Mumbai's coastline offers better options. A half-day trip from Malad is enough if you must see it.
Aksa is a narrow beach in Mumbai's northwestern suburbs, known locally as a weekend hangout for young crowds. The swimming is dangerous due to shifting sands and strong currents, and the main draw is the beach itself plus a few cottages. Most visitors come for a few hours, not a stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, rough sea)
- Airport
- BOM
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Aksa112 ▾
- All services112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aksa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyUnsafe for swimming; snakes present.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (About 25 km (16 mi); 1–1.5 h by taxi).BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (About 16 mi (25 km); 1–1.5 h by taxi).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaw from Malad or Borivali station; BEST buses 271 and 269 also run.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (vada pav, samosa)₹20–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBEST bus fare (within Mumbai)₹25–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (About 25 km (16 mi); 1–1.5 h by taxi)BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (About 16 mi (25 km); 1–1.5 h by taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aksa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
22 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaw from Malad or Borivali station; BEST buses 271 and 269 also run. Walking along the beach is the only way to explore.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1.5 h
Train from Malad to Churchgate (Western Line), about 45 min
Colonial architecture, street food, Gateway of India.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Malad West
Closest station area with budget hotels; 9 km (5.6 mi) from Aksa.Closest station area with budget hotels; 5.6 mi (9 km) from Aksa.
Borivali West
12 km (7.5 mi) away; more options and better connectivity.7.5 mi (12 km) away; more options and better connectivity.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) (just a day trip)
- Mid
- ₹1,000–2,500 (≈ US$12–30)
- High
- ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in Malad2 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw from Malad station (one way)1 × ₹200 · check | ₹200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹280 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,540 per person per day, bed included | ₹3,080≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Auto-rickshaw Malad station → Aksa | ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) |
| BEST bus fare (within Mumbai) | ₹25–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (vada pav, samosa) | ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottle of water | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Do not swim: strong currents and shifting sand make it unsafe.
- Rare poisonous snakes have been reported in the area; stay on paths.
- Weekends get crowded with loud parties; avoid if you want quiet.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
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मुझे अक्सा बीच ले चलिए।Take me to Aksa Beach, please.
Emergency
- All services112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Delhi; consulates in Mumbai. Check your country's website.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Auto-rickshaw Malad station → Aksa: ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
- BEST bus 271/269 from Malad: ₹25–50 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
- समुद्र तट कहाँ है? — Where is the beach? (samudra tat kahan hai?)
- मैं तैरता नहीं हूँ। — I don't swim. (main tairta nahin hoon.)
- पुलिस को बुलाओ। — Call the police. (police ko bulao.)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aksa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, rough sea) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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