The bustling city of Mumbai is equipped with everything you can think of, from off – beat jungle expeditions to the street side eateries. It is a unique experience that you will not get anywhere else. There are adventurous activities for all beginners or first timers, adventure enthusiasts, and tourists. The Mumbaikars also have a thing for thrill and adventure activities given a reason that they have to keep fit and healthy. Some are close to the city and some of the adventure adventure activities are situated around Mumbai that also make the best weekend adventure activities for Mumbaikars.
Wild Camping in Lonavala
This is one of the most astounding places on earth that will leave you in shock with the vast verdant greenery all around. Also famous for one of the best bungee jumping spots in India, Lonavala is also great camping site either for weekends and couples or friends going for an exciting vacation. The evening bonfire over the last meal of the day makes this an exhilarating experience for travelers. The bungee jumping is another adventure activity in addition to quad biking and also trekking.
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River Rafting in Kolad
Although this is situated close to Mumbai and Pune it is also around one hundred and twenty kilometers from here. The people of both of these cities come here to have adventure and thrill especially the adventure enthusiasts and others. It takes roughly three hours to reach Kolad which is more than an ideal place for such adventure water activities including other choices of water sports.
Jeep Safari at Chandrapur
While this is a bit far off in the state of Maharashtra as it over 850 kilometers from the city it still makes a great place for the wildlife enthusiasts as they enjoy the wildlife in the magnificent spots around them. Go towards Tadoba Andhari tiger safari to spot rare wildlife and enjoy the circle around the Chimur slopes and valleys with verdant greenery on them. You can also cherish the tall bamboo woodlands with the waterway beds. This is truly one of the greatest adventure activities to do in Mumbai although it takes over 12 hours to reach the place before you go on the wild safari.
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Trekking at Lohagad
Trekking is definitely one of the best activities that most adventure enthusiasts enjoy in addition to the first timers and not perfectly fit people too. The incredible forests in Maharashtra especially near the bastion of Shivaji and close to Visapur that somehow is connected with it is a great place to enjoy the scenery around. Moreover, the fortress is built so that you can overlook the River Pavana that flows down into the valley. It takes a couple of hours to reach this place which makes also the reason to go trekking to the fortress as an adventure activity.
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Hiking in Matheran
This is one of the best experiences and very popular with the residents of the cities of Mumbai and Pune can enjoy as it is only 2 hours and within 100 kilometers from Mumbai. The small hill station is elevated to a certain point and it is said that there are nearly 38 views of the place all around. Another attraction in this place other than the Hiking activity that provides an excellent view of the beautiful hills is definitely a ride in the toy train which is an exciting way to explore the place.
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Waterfall Rappelling in Karjat
If you would like to try out something totally different from the adventure activities listed out above with more thrill and adventure then you may go for the water rappelling at Karjat. A harness rope connects you that assures you safety while you go towards the waterfall and feel the water coming up on you. This adventure activity happens mostly during the monsoon season. There is no better place than Karjat that can guarantee you a thrill adventure experience. The place is situated 85 km from Mumbai and it only takes a couple of hour to reach here. It is also good for trekking and walking.
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Go-Karting in Hakone
If you are planning a family outing together then there is no better place for you than Hakone. This is famous for the Go Karting activity but other than this there are also many other activities such as fun games for kids and other entertainments for adults too. Thus, it is an entire family getaway place with amusement such as pintball fights, pool, aqua pad boats, car bumping, and many more. It is also centrally situated so you do not waste much time to go. There is also a food court to beat the hunger after an adventurous day. Situated exactly at Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, the timings are from 2.30 pm to 10.30 pm.
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Mud Rush in Mumbai
This is one of the off-beat activities that is sure to push your adrenaline up and also give you all the fun and excitement you are looking for from the monotony of work life. Moreover, this is the first of its kind in Asia and is held at various locations all over Mumbai including Silvaasa, Film City, Kolad and Pune. It is also a great way for the office team outings or friends get together as they have unique activities such as chocolate wrestling, and similar outdoor activities. You can also plan out on this location with your friend and family group members who loves to enjoy the adventure activities either want to do something adventurous on weekend then this is the best place for you.
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Roller Coaster at Malad
The Astro Express ride is one of the experiences that will push your adrenaline and give you the thrill that you want. Situated exactly in Infinity Mall at Mallad it is an experience for everyone – teens, adults, and fit seniors. The mall is also an excellent place for the kids to enjoy themselves as there is a gaming zone. There is also an adults section to enjoy some virtual reality gaming and eateries with international cuisine too if you are hungry. The roller coaster ride has the horizontal and vertical hoops.
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Marine activities in Tarkarli
For all the water adventure enthusiasts the beaches at Malvan are great places to enjoy everything you love about the water. Beach sands, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, watersports, and many other things not to mention the clear waters here. While it is a bit far away, it is worth it especially if you spend a weekend away at Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.
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Paragliding at Kamshet
This is a magnificent place for all the nature lovers as well as adventure enthusiasts. It is a scenic location between two hill stations – Lonavala and Khandala which is another excellent reason to go paragliding here. Nirvana Adventures are the main organizers with 2-day paragliding camp for beginners. They can opt to jump off by themselves or go on tandem jump with an instructor. The topography is incredible and gives great views of the valleys below.
Walking through Jungle!
This wildlife walk is surely for the strong hearted people and especially those who are looking for daredevil walk in a forest. Remember, you are closest you can be to the nature including wildlife. While you walk you also stay in the jungle while you watch the exotic species including black panther, wild elephant, bison, leopards grazing from the sanctuary situated close by, etc. There are also several birds here so it is a good place for bird watchers too. In addition to this, they conduct other activities such as river rafting, water rappelling, angling, and snorkeling here. This is situated on the western coast and is far away from Mumbai as it is bordering Karnataka state near Dandeli.
Hot Air Baloon at Lonavala
As mentioned earlier the massive open region of Lonavala makes for different kinds of adventure sports even for whole family. There are hot air balloon rides available here. So this is another great adventure activity for the people of Pune and Mumbai done by various organizers.
Zip-lining at Bhira
For this activity you have to travel nearly 125 km from Mumbai but it is worth the time as you will get thrill out of the zip lining experience. It is situated in Bhira, close to the banks of the River Kundalika, with excellent views of the surrounding picturesque region. You are connected with a harness to a rope that gives you assurance you are okay. As you go with it, the air passes you and you can unwind on the way to the finish. It takes just 3 hours to reach Bhira which is an excellent place for trekking as well.
Dirt Biking in Lonavala
In addition to the various types of adventure activities mentioned earlier, there is also the Dirt Biking adventure activities organized by Della Adventures. As there is so much of open area here, it is a great place for those who enjoy to be a dirt biker for a whole day and bike around easily in a vast area. If you find this thrilling, then this is the place for such a thrill experience to fulfill your dirt biking dream.
This is a long list of so many off-beat adventure activities to give you a wide range of options to choose from. Take a moment and let us know below which you would like to choose. You can get some more numerous options of adventure activities but these are the best and mostly preferred adventurous things to do by tourists. You can spend some adventurous time in the Indian Economic city of India Mumbai.
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