Places that have adventure written all over them

Everybody likes to get away from the daily hustle and bustle of city life and just go on a vacation. While some people like unwinding with some peace and quiet, some get rejuvenated with adventure and thrill; theme parks stand as top contenders for places to get your fair share of adventure. Given below are two of the most popular theme parks in India.

·         Wonderla (Kochi)

Wonderla Kochin was the flagship theme park by amusement park designing and operating company Wonderla. Set up in the year 2000, this park is situated on top of a hill at Pallikkara. One of the most popular theme parks in India, Wonderla Kochi has a number of different rides and attractions to fulfill your every want. Out of the 50 plus different rides, the most popular are ‘Vintage Tornado’, ‘Super Jumper’, ‘Space Jump’, ‘Thunder Fall’, and ‘Wonderla Bamba’, the amusement parks signature ride. Relish foods from different cuisines after your exciting day as Wonderla brings to you five restaurants, each with different cuisines; feel free to spend the night as an 84 room hotel waits to amaze you with its hospitality.

·         Adlabs Imagica

Adlabs Imagica is India’s first and only international standard theme park which is managed and operated by Adlabs Entertainment Limited (AEL). Strategically situated at Khopoli, this theme park is at vantage point for travellers to both megacities of Mumbai and Pune. With a variety of rides & attractions coupled with entertainment facilities, Adlabs Imagica is one of the best places for an adventure vacation. Few rides that make this place popular are ‘Scream Machine’, ‘Nitro’, ‘D2 – Dare Drop’, and ‘Happy Wheelss’. Restaurants featuring cuisines from all around the globe and a 300 room hotel waits to serve you well after an exciting day. 

  

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Masti ki Baarish, Only at Imagica

Following a long spell of stifling summers, the first whiff of the rain-kissed earth easily eclipses all the tedium and irritation that monsoon later begets. The joy of all joys, then, is to step outside in this wonderful weather and rekindle those drab, dreaded weekends. Come, rediscover your weekend fun with Imagica Monsoon Offers!

Adlabs Imagica, India’s first theme-based amusement park, is a much-needed haven for those who wish to take a break away from the languorous weekends. The exciting offers here are sure to make your monsoons magical and fun-filled. Valid only until 20^th September ’14, one can explore untouched avenues of thrill, indulgence, and fun at a surprisingly low price (Rs. 950 onwards).

Adlabs Imagica Monsoon Getaway

Immense yourself in the endless thrill rides and other attractions, built to international standards, and enjoy the downpour. Notice your feet tapping involuntarily to the groovy music and the tunes of the rain. Once you are tired from all the fun and frolicking and famished, Master Chef Tubby would personally serve you an array of the most lip-smacking street food ever—something to have your children stoked. And if that were not enough, the convenient pickup and drop services for your family in a chauffeur-driven A/C car would make sure that your rides are pleasant and hassle-free.     

It is time to embrace the monsoons and splash some fun around. Relax, unwind, uncoil, and lose track of your time; come make some unforgettable memories with your loved ones in this fun-filled monsoon retreat!   

Adlabs Imagica Water Rides

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Mumbai – The City of Seven Islands

Mumbai, also known as the ‘City of Seven Islands’ is a group of several small islands namely Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Woman's Island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel and Matunga-Sion. Mumbai got its name changed from Bombay back the year 1995. The city has been rich in history through the rule of Emperor Ashoka, the Portugeuse, the British, and continues to impress post-independence.

Apart from these factors, Mumbai being rich in its historical aspects has many monuments that have been standing throughout the city, since decades. Surprisingly, many of the historical landmarks of Mumbai are still in use by the Government, for the same function that they were built for. All these places are preserved very well and are widely visited by the tourists.

There are several travel portals which plan your holidays, which make sure that you get to visit these age old places and experience the real Bombay, before it ever became Mumbai. The major attractions of the city include places like the Gateway of India, the Asiatic Library, Mumbai High Court, Flora Fountain and also the most famous Victoria Terminus, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

Mumbai is well known as the city of dreams. It experiences a large inflow of tourists throughout the year for sightseeing and pilgrimages. People also come to this city in search of employment opportunities. The city is the home to quite a few millionaires, living in stretches from the posh areas of Cuff Parade to the beautiful beaches of Juhu, and scattered throughout the city.

So the next time you visit this city of dreams, make sure you make the most of it and absorb yourself in its glory. 

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Amusement Parks in Mumbai: Adlabs Imagica Tops the List!

Mumbai, the financial and commercial hub of the country is also the hot spot for the country’s entertainment. The capital city of Maharashtra has a number of amusement parks, which attract millions of people from across the city, country and tourists who are visiting the city. Many of these amusement parks in Mumbai are located on the outskirts of the city, away from the crowded city life. Whether it is a water park or a theme park, there are amusement parks of all types to cater the vast age groups.

All of these parks are packed with rides that are full of high speed, splashdowns, great settings, loops, dark tunnels, suspense and intense heights. Some of the popular parks in India include Adlabs Imagica, Tukuji Ni Wadi, Nishiland Water Park, Suraj Water Park, Water Kingdom and Essel World. The newest and most popular amusement park in Mumbai is Adlabs Imagica  .

This theme park, which is located in Khapoli, has already become an extremely popular hotspot amongst youngsters for the attractions that it offers. Adlabs Imagica has popular attractions such as the SalimgarhFortress, Deep Space, The Rajasaurus River Adventure and the Alibaba Aur Chalis Chor which is an extremely interactive ride in the city of 40 thieves.

The park, which can accommodate over 20,000 visitors, is spread out across 300 acres of land, off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The park not only offers 26 attractions, but also has five differently themed restaurants, a 300-room hotel and a water park. The park has a ride that is based on the Bollywood film, Mr. India and India’s biggest Floorless roller-coaster. Adlabs Imagica is India’s first and only international standard theme park. The park is divided into different zones: Viva Europe, Arabia, Asiana, Americana, India and Jambo Africa. 

Some of the main attractions of this park include Bump It Boats, D2 Dare Drop, Bandits of Robin Hood, Cinema 360- Prince of the Dark Waters, Mr. India- The Ride and Alibaba Aur Chalis Chorr. The names of the different restaurants are Red Bonnet American Diner, The Imagica Capital, ZEZE Bar+Grill, Roberto's Food Coaster and Arrmada Tapas. This park has been designed by world class consultants and specialists along with a highly-qualified team of contractors and consultants.

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Avail Christmas Travel Plan Packages from Mumbai!

With Christmas just around the corner, many people in Mumbai are planning their vacations to different parts of India or even abroad to visit their family or friends or even for leisure holidays on their own. Various destinations are known to be excellent spots for winter sports such as the Himalayas, Kashmir, Manali, etc. in India and various foreign destinations such as Switzerland, London, New York, etc. 

Whichever vacation you are opting for; especially for those which are abroad one of the most important forms of protections that you can take is to purchase a good insurance policy. It is easy to purchase these policies as numerous travel agencies and companies offer many different policies and plans along with various offers pertaining to the season i.e. winter. There are also many Christmas holiday packages as well which people may avail.

As many of the holidays go to those destinations where there are many different sports such as skiing, snowboarding, riding on snowmobiles or even to warmer areas where there is no snowfall it is either-way important to purchase a good insurance policy to provide you with the necessary protection that you require.

You may even be carrying valuable on you such as jewellery, expensive electronics such as ipad, laptops’, smart phones, etc. It is very important to insure your belongings of high value as you never know when even a theft may occur while on a vacation!

You might also be carrying valuable Christmas presents with you as well for your loved ones. It is very important to take coverage for these items in your travel insurance policy. These policies may be taken with differing coverage types. 

Some of the main inclusions of these policies include medical emergencies (sickness or accident), emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, trip interruption, overseas funeral expenses, travel delays (die to weather conditions), flight connections missed due to airline schedule, lost or stolen luggage/travel documents, etc.

However, one thing to consider is that these policies are known to exclude certain conditions such as one’s ‘pre-existing’ medical conditions. For those purposes a separate policy or additional plan has to be purchased.

It is easy to purchase these policies online where people can compare policies from different companies and find a quote or rate that best suits them. They can also compare the quotes of different policies before they purchase one. They can read about the different policies that are available in the market and thus get a holistic image of what they are purchasing. It is easy to purchase these policies using different electronic payment methods such as via debit or credit card or even via Net Banking.

Mumbai is not only a popular tourist destination during this season, but is also a major city where many people choose to depart from to other destinations. Are you one of those? Plan your trip and purchase a travel insurance policy now!

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Indian Cricketer Jersey No. 10 – Coming Back to the Start!

1988 may not mean much to some but for those interested in all things cricket, it happens to be a very special year. You see, a young Sachin R. Tendulkar made his first class debut that year and in the one that followed, he played his first match overseas! The journey that he undertook since that fateful date, has rightfully earned him the sobriquet of the God of Indian Cricket.











Setting new records became second nature to him in the years that passed as did carrying his team to safety & victory on endless occasions. So it was only fitting that he would come back to the start and bid adieu to the sport that has become his life. Come November, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is going to welcome its favourite son as he plays the last match of a fantastic career.

Needless to say, if you are a cricketing fan, then this is a chance-of-a-lifetime to see one of the greatest exponents of the game for one final time. So mark out the dates on the calendar and pack your bags, for all the hotels in Mumbai are going to be filled with fans that’d have come from every corner of the globe for this match.

The God of Cricket is coming home & it is time you said Goodbye!

Image source: Satheesh; Flickr; Just Sachin

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Mumbai Meri Jaan

With over million inhabitants, India’s largest city is an amazing concoction of noise, crowd, chatter and traffic that is bursting with People. Populous for its fast and furious life, Mumbai is a mega-city you will either hate or love. Once you get a grip with the pace of the city, it is a kind of place where you will need to go with the flow. Mumbai has a vibrant and dynamic population where all walks of life meet together in a huge palette of noises, colours, smells and excitement.

You will never get bored in energetic and exuberant Mumbai as there is so much to see and often not enough time to experience it all. Being the financial and entertainment capital, Mumbai has adapted distinct religion, language and culture.

Shopping in Mumbai

Get a flavourful taste of Mumbai by shopping the bazaars of Crawford Market and Colaba Causeway or experience the most powerful men in India at the Mani Bhavan Gandhi museum and spend the evening with garam vada pav watching the sun set at the Chowpatty Beach.

Mumbai can be termed as shopper’s paradise. There is a wide range of market outlets, handicrafts and textiles varied in quality and price. If you have less money to shop and dream of branded clothes and watches, then the stalls along the MG road is a good option with a wide range of rejected branded items. Also don’t miss the linking road in Bandra and Fashion Street in CST described as the mecca of fashion. Bazaars of Mumbai have plenty to offer for every person looking to shop.

Mumbai is not only famous for its high lifestyle and Bollywood, but also for its authentic and international variations and cross variations of food. Also, give a try to the street food, especially bhel puri, the sweet and sour pav bhaji and the famous vada pav.

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