Other activities in Mumbai (Bombay)
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Outbound Adventure
Outbound Adventure runs one-day rafting trips on the Ulhas River near Karjat, 88km southeast of Mumbai, from July to early September (Rs1500 per person). After a good rain, rapids can get up to Grade III+, though usually the rafting is much calmer, with lots of twists and zigzags. OA also organises camping and canoeing trips.
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Water Kingdom
Little tykes with energy to burn will love Gorai Island amusement park, Water Kingdom. It is well maintained with lots of rides, slides and shade. Combined tickets, which include entry to Esselworld, are Rs680/550 (adult/child). Off-season weekday ticket prices are lower. It’s a Rs35 ferry ride from Borivali jetty.
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Bombay Natural History Society
Mumbai has surprisingly good birdwatching opportunities. Sanjay Gandhi National Park is popular for woodland birds, while the marshlands of industrial Sewri (pronounced shev -ree) swarm with birds in winter. Contact the Bombay Natural History Society for information on upcoming trips.
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Lion & Tiger Safari
One of the main attractions in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park is the lion & tiger safari, departing from the tiger orientation centre (about 1km in from the main entrance). Expect a whirlwind 20-minute jaunt by bus through the two separate areas of the park housing the tigers and lions.
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Khatwara Institute
The Khatwara Institute offers dozens of courses, lasting from three days to one month, for women only (sorry guys!) in Arabic mehndi (decorative henna tattoos), ‘basic’ mehndi, block printing, embroidery, sewing and cooking, among other things. Call Vanita for details.
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H2O Water Sports Complex
At Chowpatty Beach, H2O Water Sports Complex rents out jet skis (per 10 minutes Rs950), kayaks (per half-hour Rs150) and speed boats (per person per ‘round’ – about five minutes – Rs100) – all weather permitting (it often doesn’t). It also operates cruises.
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Amateur Riders’ Club
The Amateur Riders’ Club has horse rides for those who know how to ride for Rs1000 per 30 minutes; escorts cost Rs250 to Rs500 extra. If you don’t, 10-day camps, with a half-hour lesson daily, cost Rs4500. Both require advance booking at the office.
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Reality Tours & Travel
Whether or not to visit a slum area on a tour is a delicate question. Reality Tours & Travel runs guided tours of Dharavi and tries to do it right. Photography is strictly forbidden and 80% of post-tax profits go to Dharavi-based NGOs.
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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Professor Shukla is based at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and offers private Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit classes (Rs500 per hour). Contact this worldly octogenarian directly to arrange a syllabus and class schedule to suit your needs.
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Bombay Heritage Walks
Bombay Heritage Walks, run by two enthusiastic architects, has the best city tours. Private guided tours are Rs1500 for up to three people, Rs500 for each additional person. Email enquiries and bookings are best.
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Cruises
Cruises on Mumbai Harbour are a good way to escape the city and offer the chance to see the Gateway of India as it was intended. Ferry rides (Rs. 50, 30 minutes) depart from the Gateway of India.
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Kaivalyadhama Ishwardas Yogic Health Centre
Several yoga classes are held daily at the Kaivalyadhama Ishwardas Yogic Health Centre. Fees include a Rs500 (students/seniors Rs400/300) monthly membership fee and a Rs300 admission fee.
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Iyengar Yogashraya
Iyengar Yogashraya has classes in iyengar yoga, including some for the developmentally disabled. There is a Rs276 admission fee.
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Transway International
Transway International runs five-hour day or night tours of South Mumbai’s sights. Prices include pick-up and drop-off.
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Yoga Institute
The Yoga Institute, near Santa Cruz station, has daily classes as well as weekend and weeklong programs.
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Yoga Sutra
Yoga Sutra has kids’ yoga classes, taught in English.
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EsselWorld
Little tykes with energy to burn will love this Gorai Island amusement park. It's well maintained and has lots of rides, slides and shade. Combined tickets are Rs680/550 (adult/child). Off-season weekday ticket prices are lower. It’s a Rs35 ferry ride from Borivali jetty.
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