Best places to visit near Mumbai

Mumbai is a great city but to better appreciate it, you have to leave the city limits for a few days each month. You should head to one of the many amazing travel destinations and tourist attractions located within a 2-hour radius from the metropolis and treat your mind and body to a nature retreat where you can rest, rejuvenate and reconnect with the natural world.

There are many interesting places that you can go to that are located close enough to Mumbai for a weekend retreat or even a day trip. In this blog, we will take a look at a novel and fun place to escape the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle. In a suburb of Panvel, nestled in a green and open area lies a water park that is operated by a resort called the Visava Amusement Park and Resort.

This resort in Panvel offers accommodations for visitors coming but interestingly, also has a working water park on the property that includes swimming pools, water slides, fountains, slides, restaurants and more that can visited during the day. The water park has a lively and festive atmosphere on most days and offers a great way to beat the heat while getting some exercise in a natural setting.

How to plan a trip to the Visava Water Park

From Mumbai, it is very easy to get to the Visava Water Park in Panvel. Depending on where you stay in Mumbai, it takes only about an hour and a half to get to Visava. This makes it possible to leave early in the morning, spend the day at the resort and return by late evening. The resort has a Day Pass that allows visitors to enjoy the park and the restaurant for the whole day, which makes this a convenient and popular option for many Mumbai residents.

One can also stay at the Visava Resort or even plan a weekend or weeklong trip. There is enough to do inside the resort and near it to ensure that you will not run out of things to do for the whole week. You can visit ancient temples, old forts, a bird sanctuary, local shops, lakes and waterfalls. If you stay at the Visava Resort, you get full access to the Water Park along with additional facilities.

You can get to Panvel by bus, train, taxi or car but it is best to drive there or go by taxi. The road trip to is an integral part of the experience and offers great views on many stretches. You can also decide to stop over at one of the famous spots here if time permits. If you go by road, it is very easy to find the resort as it is located next to the Mumbai – Goa Highway in a green area.

Things to do at the Visava Resort

At the Visava Resort you will find an oasis of natural beauty and peace. You can explore the resort and its surroundings or virit the nearby Karnala Bird Sanctuary. You can also visit Gadheshwar Lake or Pandavkada Falls or go for a trek at some premade trekking routes along several hills located in the vicinity.

The main attraction of the Visava Resort, however, it is water park. The water park is open from the 9 am to 5 pm and has an adjoining restaurant and bar called Garam Masala. The restaurant serves some amazing multi-cuisine dishes all day long while the park itself is always buzzing with activity and excitement. There is an aqua disc here that has a rain dance complete with DJ and lights.

Accommodations at the Visava Resort

Staying overnight at the Visava Resort is worth it. An overnight stay allows you to fully explore the resort and the water park without the stress of having to travel back to Mumbai late at night. You can settle your things in your room and use it as a base to go to the water park whenever you want. The rooms at the resort are comfortable and stylish and come with a host of conveniences, depending on the category you choose.

The wooden cottage is especially good and comes with a handy coffee counter and microwave for guests. The interior is mostly wooden and provides a cozy environment for a peaceful stay, as the cottage is a short walk away from the Water Park and common areas. The service is also quite good and the staff is helpful and cooperative. Upon request, they will gladly give you a tour of the property.

You can come to Visava with your partner, family or in a group. The resort also hosts corporate retreats and specializes in destination weddings and corporate events, which are held at multiple venues around the property. Regardless of the occasion, a day of fun and excitement at Visava is the perfect way to get away from the stress of the city.