Mumbai's
first and largest amusement park, Essel World, located just a few
kilometres outside city limits at Gorai, is situated on a green
landscaped, island on an area of 64 acres. It can be reached by ferry from
Gorai creek or Marve beach.
Alternately you can drive down by
Western Express Highway, take the Bhayender turn and reach Gorai Island.
Essel World offers over thirty four thrilling and scintilllating rides,
games and amusements.
Ridings for
Children:
Commando Park, Kinder Carousel, Yard Train,
Caterpillar, Big Apple, Mini Tele Combat, Junior Crazy Cars, Boat Ride.
Ridings
for Adults:
Zyclone, Rock-o-plane, Snowball Rainbow, Senior
Dodgem, Senior Crazy Cars, Super Round Up, Rock-N-Roll, Slippery Sultan.
Family
Rides:
Maha Nimboo Dive, Monster, Tilt-A-Wheel, Fun Net,
Zipper Dipper, Road Train, Highway Cars, Haunted Hotel.
Besides
these rides there are also coin-operated games, like Crazy Shuttle, Derby
Racer, Aqua Blasta, Water Lazer etc. For the food lovers, Essel World
caters to all palates. Whether your choice is quick pizza or a bhel-puri
or a leisurely chinese meal, one outlet or other, spread throughout the
park.
Essel World has recently started Wet World (a park within
the park) with separate entry charges. It is a dream come true in the hot
summer months. This has six water-related rides - Rain pool, Splash pool,
Croc pool, Lazy river, Large activity pool and Small activity pool.