Sea Crest resort, Dahanu beach. Picture courtesy/Rati Surolia

Who does not want to take a break from a bustling metropolis? While we spend one whole week struggling with words and numbers, in every possible break, many of us might dream of a surreal world that can give a peaceful haven to our tired body and melancholic soul.

Mumbai, fondly called the ‘Maximum City’ is way beyond its over-crowded local trains, potholes filled roads, and unbearable traffic. The serene Arabian Ocean affixes to the city’s natural splendour and serene getaways on the lap of Mother Earth. Dotted with islands and beaches around and across Mumbai is a gateway to numerous destinations that does not let one get a hole in their pocket, yet relax and enjoy a day of sheer happiness. Here are six such picks around Mumbai that can fulfil the demands of a tired soul: