Q: My family is visiting Mumbai during the school holidays. As it is our first visit to India, can you please inform me what attractions there are to keep children amused? - Brenda Naidoo.
A: There is plenty to keep children entertained. First, you can head off to the Esselworld amusement park on Gorai beach. This is India's answer to Disneyland with exciting rollercoaster rides, theme parks and a water park. If your children are interested in marine life, you can take them to the Taraporewala Aquarium, which is located in South Mumbai opposite the Chowpatty. For more widlife, visit the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, a 104 sq. km protected area in the middle of the concrete jungle. It is rich in bird life, but also boasts a few tigers and leopards. It even has some Buddhist caves, known as the Kanheri Caves. You can also visit the Nehru Planetarium at Worli, which runs shows to educate visitors about the solar system and other wonders of the universe. Next door, in the Nehru Centre, they can check out the Discovery of India exhibition. If you have sons, they will love the Indian Museum Ship Vikrant, an old aircraft carrier which has been converted into a maritime museum and even houses a collection of aircraft and helicopters. If they want to set sail, take them on a harbour cruise, which gives one a great view of the city. If your youngsters start to feel a little cramped in this hectically busy city, then take a ride to the Port Trust garden in Colaba, a great place to play ball or run around freely. Don't forget that Mumbai is also the home of the Bollywood film industry, so don't go home without taking them to see a local movie. I am sure both you and your children will have a great time in Mumbai.
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