Mumbai, the capital city of the state of Maharashtra, is the most populous city in India and also is the Financial Capital of the country. Thousands of people enter Mumbai every day to fulfill their aspirations, thousands already labour their days off to earn a living here, and thousands more lead a swanky and lavish lifestyle. Get to know Mumbai from a different aspect in this section.
Everyone needs their share of relaxation, away from the robust lives they are leading. For some, a spa session would do, for some, a day or two off to a hill station would do, and then there are some for whom adventure is the ultimate stress buster. Mumbai is home to some of the most thrilling adventure sports in the country. Many places in and around Mumbai do the needful in a wonderful way. If touring from outside the city, then forget staying in the sassy hotels in Mumbai, and try camping at one of the thrilling sites of adventure.
Sailing
Mumbai’s very own Gateway of India facilitates sailing through the white waters of the Arabian Sea. The view of one of the best hotels in Mumbai, the Taj Mahal Hotel, the Mumbai skyline, the noises of the crowds slowly diminishing, and the sails making their way into deep waters, is eventual bliss. This is the sanest way of adventure, no?
Tandem Paragliding – Lonavala
For the ones that take the meaning of the phrase “I want to touch the skies” literally, this adventure is a ride of a lifetime. Touch the skies while sitting peacefully, or not, in the glider that can be pilot driven or sans, depending on one’s preference. The view from this point high up in the skies is just out of the world, and the experience stays in mind till eternity.
Water Rafting – Kolad
Break some sweat and experience ultimate thrill while rafting through the white waters in the Kunadlika River in Kolad. There are some 10 thrilling hurdles or rapids that need to be crossed, and all this happens under strict expert supervision with appropriate safety equipment. All set?
Snorkelling – Malvan
How about living the life of a mermaid, at least for few minutes? Gear up for a spectacular snorkelling, or swimming at the bed of the sea experience in Malvan. There is a diver’s mask, a snorkel, and swimming fins provided for safety. Life underwater is just exactly what it looks like in fables.
Glass Walking
This one takes adventure a notch up. Experience walking on shattered glass pieces, and that too barefoot! Don’t worry. There is a training that goes behind this activity where one is trained to control their mind and body, and yes, not a single shard of glass enters the skin. A must try!
Sea Kayaking – Mandwa
Mandwa is the hub of adventurous water sports near Mumbai and sea kayaking is one such sport out of the many. A kayak and a paddle are all that is needed, and voila! One should try this one only when they know how to swim.
These are the prime adventure excursions that can be undertaken in and around Mumbai. To reach Mumbai, check the online train ticket booking options, pack up essentials, and get set, boom!