We always try to find new places for excursion for us and our family in order to spend some pleasurable quality time with them. But if we cannot go on a long vacation there is an option of using the weekend. One can refresh in a day or two day trip to nearby place which is full of fun, thrills and entertainment. One such place in Mumbai is Shangrila Water Park situated at the picturesque location with the backdrop of Western Ghats. This amazing water park is located at Mumbai Nasik Highway at Gangaram Pada in Vadpe, Bhivandi close to Thane in Mumbai. It is not only just a water park but is a resort with all amenities. So if you interested in spending a day or two you can choose the option of staying at the resort.Thus you can take a break from your hectic schedule and relax and rejuvenate at the Water Park of the resort. Children would love this place as it has a big children’s park apart from water slides and games. If you are residing at the resort you do not need to pay extra for Water Park and other facilities. Spread over an area of fifteen acres this place welcomes its visitors with a serene ambience. If you want to know the speciality of this park then I should tell you that the huge swimming pool, attractive water fall and special children’s play area are the major crowd puller.The attractions at this wonderful entertainment centre are as follows:
- Fun slides
- Family slides
- Kiddie slides
- Jacuzzis
- Roller coaster
- Swimming pool
- Bumper cars
- Toy horses
- Bike riders
- Video games (indoor)
- Swings
- Merry go rounds
- Pool table (indoor)
- Card games (indoor)
This place is a good combination of indoor and outdoor activities. It is a complete entertainment place and just the perfect for all ages in the family. You can double the joy of your day by dancing in the rains on musical bollywood tunes at the rain dance event. There are total seventeen water slides in the water park. The maximum depth of the water at the water park is four and half feet. Kids can not be happier as this place has a lot to offer to kids like special kids’ rides, small slides, play park, etc. You do not need to worry about the food as you will find here good restaurant serving vegetarian delicious food. You do have an option of Jain food. There are various stalls are also there offering mouth watering snacks. There are various small shops if you want to shop. Many grand events are organised at the water park on special occasions in order to entertain the visitors at the park. The resort at the park has over 70 air conditioned rooms, spa facility, gymnasium, mini theatre, 3 air conditioned conference halls, marriage garden and party hall to organise small functions.Facility for swimming costumesIf you forget to bring your costume at the park then do not worry. Swimming costumes can be taken on rent with a deposit of Rs. 100 and charges of Rs. 50. You can also buy it from the counter. It costs Rs. 70 for men and Rs. 270 onwards for women.AccessibilityAs it is situated on Mumbai Nasik express Highway it can be easily reached by road. The distance of the Water Park from the central Mumbai is 50 kilometres.Timings of Water ParkFrom 10.00 am to 6.00 pmTimings of food at the parkBreakfast – 9.00 am to 11.00 amLunch time (veg) – 1.00 pm to 3 pmEvening snacks – 5.00 am to 6.00 pmEntrance charges without foodRs. 275 per adult (above 4ft)Rs. 225 per child (3ft to 4ft)Entrance charges with foodRs. 500 per head for adults above 4 ftRs. 450 per head for kids from 3 ft to 4 ftDistance from ShangrilaMumbai – 60 km Thane – 25 km Nasik – 100 km Igatpuri – 70 km Bhandardara – 110 kmRUCHI MAHAJAN