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City break in Bombay. Active leisure ideas for Bombay - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Asiatic Society, Mumbai Mumbai is a popular destination among eco tourists. The nearest suburbs of the city host the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The territory of the park is crossed with numerous touristic walking routes and paths. The parkland is home to numerous rare species of plants and flowers. The main inhabitants of the park are still birds. The park counts about 270 bird species. The luckiest tourists may meet a porcupine or a graceful fallow deer during the excursion. Leopards are also frequently met in this area.
Mumbai is a city of rich historical and cultural heritage. The landmarks and sights of this tourist destination will be of great interest to all the travelers. One of the most beautiful … Open
A perfect place for a family visit and recreation will be the Nehru Centre and Planetarium. The scale center offers several permanent science exhibitions. The excursions are held even for the youngest visitors of the center. These will be of great interest for kids of all ages. During the exploration of inestimable collections the visitors of the center will learn interesting facts on the world around.
Tourists craving to learn more about the natural attractions of the destination will love the Kanheri Caves. The caves host a beautiful lake. Tourists will discover various stalactites and stalagmites while exploring the natural attraction. Exciting boat tours through the caves are held every day. To learn the local natural attractions better one should set off to the Hanging garden which boasts a huge collection of flowers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
1. The city is convenient for cruising by taxi as all means of public transport available in the area are always crowded. A cost of a trip should be discussed in advance and the counter … Open
The Shivaji park offers the best facilities for sport activity and leisure as well as picnicking. The territory of the city counts more than ten scale parks and gardens. The Taraporewala aquarium is one of the most popular places to visit among city guests. The aquarium offers not only to learn the sea world inhabitants during exciting excursions but to swim in the pool with the friendliest representatives of sea fauna. Mumbai features attractive beach areas which will surely turn of great interest for water attractions fans.
Asiatic Society, Mumbai The Chowpatty beach is most worth noticing as the area is serene and cozy offering a natural nook of privacy for tourists. A scenic and well equipped beach named Gorai is also among the most popular coastal destinations. The largest and most vivacious beach of the city is Juhu beach. Travelers wishing for some privacy and escape from a buzzing crowded city may set off to the Alibag island. Its territory also features numerous interesting locations for hiking and recreation. The city of Mumbai also offers a huge selection of night entertainments. The most popular night clubs of the city are still Shiro, 21 Fahrenheit Icelounge and Enigma
Bombay is a city of extremes and unexpected discoveries, where skyscrapers stand tall next to slums, some aspects of livelihood of local residents are simply mindblowing. Everyone who wants … Open
Mumbai offers a great variety of waterparks for any taste, including swimming complexes with extreme amusement rides. The largest waterpark is Water Kingdom where you can find the greatest choice of water rides. The Great Escape water park is more suitable for families, although there are a couple of extreme amusement rides here as well. Another swimming centre located at the Shangrila hotel is a real paradise for those who want to spend time in a comfortable and relaxing environment.
Asiatic Society, Mumbai The EsselWorld amusement park offers amusements for any taste. Adults visiting it can immerse themselves into childhood and remember how wonderful it is to be a kid. There are two ice centres in the city. Local citizens tired of the never-ending heat like going there. The first one is called Snow Kingdom and is located in the Shoppers Stop mall, which also has the Red Carpet Wax Museum, a great place to take a photo with celebrities—i.e. their copies. The second one is Snow World situated in the Phoenix Marketcity shopping mall, which also houses PVR Cinemas that tourists may find interesting. The theme parks are greatly styled and offer visitors traditional winter activities.
Among Indian cities, Bombay is arguably the most shopping-friendly one, as it’s littered with various markets and shops full of exotic goods. Zaveri bazaar should definitely spark … Open
Yazoo Park is another great place in Mumbai. It has amusement rides, cozy picnic areas, picturesque spots, a magnificent musical fountain adding an incredible charm to the park when it’s dark, as well as spacious restaurants and an amphitheatre hosting concerts almost every evening. You should definitely visit the local zoo (Veermata Jijabai Udyan) inhabited by hippos, brown bears, deer, pelicans, elephants, porcupines. It’s also worth visiting because of its picturesque views and a convenient route. The city is famous for its great spa centres. Spa by JW and Heavenly Spa by Westin are considered the best ones. A relaxed and comfortable atmosphere is one of the things that makes them so popular.
Gateway of India, Mumbai Those who want to watch a fabulous theatrical performance should visit Canvas Laugh Factory, where musicians and stand-up comedians perform every day. If you like colourful horse shows, you can satisfy your need for aesthetic pleasure at Mahalakshmi Race Course or Royal Western India Turf Club. By the way, gamblers can have fun there as well. The Willingdon Sports Club offers a whole lot of activities: golf, tennis, squash, badminton as well as a swimming pool, gym, and certainly a great bar—there’s one by the pool as well. Mumbai has several nice places for those who love bowling: Smaaash, Amoeba Bowling. Billiard aficionados are not left out too: there’s the Stix club for them.
Discovering the architecture of Bombay from bird's eye view! Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace, Central railway station, Mumbadevi Temple, St. Thomas Cathedral, Rajabai Clock Tower, all those monuments are defining the image of Bombay … Open
If you long for active leisure, you should go to an escape game club. Clue Hunt is considered the most popular among them. It has greatly styled rooms, interesting plots—prison, pirate, science fiction themes—as well as riddles that will be fun for any visitor. All of that creates a pleasant atmosphere. Mystery Rooms is another interesting escape game centre. Here, participants have the opportunity to save the world from a nuclear disaster, escape from prison or a mysterious mansion, and try to steal the Koh-i-Noor, the British Crown’s most famous diamond. While staying in Mumbai, you should definitely go on a tour called Flight 4 Fantasy, during which you can pilot a plane. It’s worth noting that the activity will seem fun even to those who hasn’t dreamt of flying a plane throughout their life.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Bombay and surroundings

Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Bombay

Vie Lounge
Where: 102 Juhu Tara Road, Bombay; Telephone: +91 (0)22 2660 3003;
Enigma
Where: JW Marriot, Juhu Tara Road, Bombay; Telephone: +91 (0)22 6693 3288;
Bed Lounge And Bar
Where: 230 Linking Road, nr Shopper’s Stop, Bombay; Telephone: +91 (0)22 3953 5566;
Leopold Café And Bar
Where: Colaba Causeway, Bombay; Telephone: +91 (0)22 2282 8185;
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Bombay
♥   National Park 'Sanjay Gandhi (Borivili)' , 29.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Sanjay' , 122.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Koyna' , 161.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Bombay
♥   Amusement park 'G M Amusement and Leisure' Mangalore, 13.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Essel World' Mumbai, 28.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Tikuji-ni-wadi' Thane, 32.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Dolphin water park' Maharashtra, 41.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Adlabs Imagica Entertainment Theme Park' Maharashtra, 53.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Bombay
♥   Water park 'Water Kingdom' Gorai, Mumbai, 28.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Tikuji-Ni-Wadi' Thane, Maharashtra, 32.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aquamagica' Adlabs Imagica, Khopoli, 52.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Wet N Joy Water Park' Lonavala, 76.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Sentosa' Pune, 101.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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City break ideas for neighbours of Bombay

Guide to your best city break in Bombay - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Bombay - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Bombay?' disappears immediately.
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