For the past couple of weeks, I have been trying to find a resort where we can take the kids for a one day picnic, but I have not been able to find anything suitable. We will be three families consisting of 8 adults with around seven kids. We just want to be spending a day at a resort where kids can play, go for a swim, do some family activities and also get some good food. A resort is suitable because the kids and play freely without the adults being worried about them being lost. There is no budget yet and for the time being it is just a matter of finding a place to go to.
Hi there, welcome to the forum! Mumbai has plenty of resorts suitable for one-day picnics or even weekend getaways. These resorts are scattered around the different areas of Mumbai but they are mostly in the outskirts of the city. Their proximity to the city makes them an ideal destination, especially for parents who have hectic schedules but still want to take their children out for some fun and enjoyment. Resort activities vary as well but usually they have a swimming pool and some adventure sports that children can take part in. Here are some of the best resorts around Mumbai for a one-day picnic: 1. Royal Garden Resort - This resort is about an hour away from the main city centre of Mumbai. With a water park, an amusement park and even accommodations, the Royal Garden Resort, located in Sasunavghar, is one of the best one-day picnic destinations around Mumbai. The water park has one huge swimming pool, one wave pool, one slide pool and one children's slide pool. The amusement park is fairly small and suitable only for younger children. It has about four rides including a dashing car and a merry-go-round. If you want to stay the night with your family, they have rooms and suites available for rent for guests. Their in-house restaurant serves Continental, Indian and Chinese cuisines. For a short getaway, this resort would suit small and big families. Their rates are also very affordable and can be availed by even those in a budget. Tariff for One-Day Picnic - Rs. 700 for adults and Rs. 600 for children, inclusive of access to water park and dashing car plus popcorn and gola. Water Park Timings - Everyday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Resort Amenities - Multi-cuisine restaurant, water park, amusement park, rooms, bathrooms, changing rooms and conference hall. Address - Mumbai Ahmedabad Highway, Naigaon East, Sasunavghar, Maharashtra 401208, India. Contact Number - +91 22 2890 6263. 2. Silent Hills Resort - This resort is about three hours away from the city centre of Mumbai. With tons of activities to keep both the young ones and the old ones busy, Silent Hills Resort should be at the top of your list when it comes to the one-day picnics around Mumbai. Aside from their water park, they have an amusement park, a riverside bar/restaurant, a picnic village and a river boating facility. If ever the children get tired from all the activities, you can opt to stay in one of the many rooms of the resort. The amusement park of the resort has a spacious ground wherein children can run around and play sports. There are also rides like a mini train, merry-go-round and dashing boats. On the other hand, the water park has swimming pools with waves, slides and rain dance. There's also a children's swimming pool which has shallow water that kids can enjoy. You can also indulge in a boat ride with the whole family amidst the river located within the resort. Tariff for One-Day Picnic - Rate for water park plus all meals until dinner at Rs. 750 for adults and at Rs. 600 for children. Charges for amusement park and boating are separate. Water Park Timings - Everyday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Resort Amenities - Water park, amusement park, riverside bar/restaurant, picnic village, parking, conference hall, health club, rooms and bathrooms. Address - National Highway No. 8, Vaitarna River Bridge, Manor, Palghar, 401403, India. Contact Number - +91 077 0900 4680. 3. Panoramic Resort - This resort is located in Karnala, which is about a two to three hours drive away from Mumbai. Surrounded by lush greenery and shaded by coconut trees, this resort is bound to relax and rejuvenate you. Aside from their accommodations, the huge draw here is their water park and adventure park. Their water park has many swimming pools, with slides, a rain dance and a shower bridge that the whole family can enjoy. You can also indulge in thrilling activities in the adventure park which has archery, rifle shooting and commando bridge. The resort also has changing rooms and bathrooms for the use of day guests. There are also numerous food and beverage stalls in case you get hungry. Tariff for One-Day Picnic - Rs. 900 for adults and Rs. 800 for children, inclusive of all meals of the day and access to the water park. Water Park Timings - Everyday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Resort Amenities - Water park, adventure park, changing rooms, bathrooms, food stalls, rooms, restaurant and conference hall. Address - Mumbai - Goa Road, Near Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Panvel-Taluka, Kalhe Gaon, Maharashtra 410221, India. Contact Number - +91 2143 226 235. 4. Great Escape Water Park Resort - This resort is also about two hours way from Mumbai, located in Virar East in Thane. With their variety of slides, rain dance and swimming pools, children and adults would lose track of time here. Aside from that, there's a separate children's park with swings, see-saws, slides and scramblers that can pique their curiosity and interest. For the adults, there are retiring rooms and shades here that can relax them after a busy day. You can even visit a temple located right within the resort premises. Tariff for One-Day Picnic - Rs. 899 for adults, Rs. 749 for seniors and Rs. 749 for children, inclusive of all meals of the day and access to water park. Water Park Timings - Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sundays plus public holidays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Resort Amenities - Water park, children's park, retiring rooms, shaded cots, lockers and banquet halls. Address - Parol Bhiwandi Road, Off Vajreshwari Road, Mumbai - Ahmedabad Highway, Virar East, Thane, Maharashtra 401303, India. Contact Number - +91 85549 92350. 5. Shangri-La Resorts and Water Park - This resort is about two hours away from Mumbai, located in Vadpe in Thane. Their water park has different swimming pools with slides, waterfalls and even rain dance. Children can enjoy swimming in their own area, safer and smaller but with the same amount of fun as it has slides as well. A separate play area for kids with toys and other knick-knacks is also available. The small amusement park has rides like swings, merry-go-round and horses too. For the adults, they can indulge in indoor sports like pool or table cards. The resort also has its own restaurant if you choose not to get the full inclusive package with meals. Tariff for One-Day Picnic - Rs. 900 for adults and Rs. 850 for children for entry to water park, amusement park and inclusive of all meals. Rs. 600 for adults and Rs. 550 for children for entry only to water park and amusement park without meals. Water Park Timings - Everyday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Resort Amenities - Water park, amusement park, play area for children, bar, pool den, changing rooms and bathrooms. Address - Mumbai - Nashik Highway, Bhiwandi By Pass End, Gangaram Pada, Vadpe, Thane, Bhiwandi, Maharashtra 421302, India. Contact Number - +91 2522 661 700. 6. Suraj Water Park Resort - Just over an hour away from Mumbai is the Suraj Water Park Resort. The best feature of this park is its large man-made cave which even has a statue of Lord Shiva and Natraj at the entrance. You can explore the interiors of this man-made cave and have a blast with your loved ones. There's also the Har Har Gange, a man-made waterfall right at the resort which can accommodate up to 350 people at one time. The falling water from the waterfalls give you a vibe of a natural waterfall. The water park has numerous slides, ranging from wide ones to tube ones which the whole family can enjoy. There's also a wave pool which mimics the natural waves of the sea. Tariff for One-Day Picnic - Rs. 800 for adults and Rs. 650 for children, with access to all of the resort. Water Park Timings - Everyday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Resort Amenities - Water park, man-made cave, man-made waterfall, changing rooms, costume shop, shower rooms, lockers, parking and restaurant. Address - Waghbil Nakka, Ghodbunder Road, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400615, India. Contact Number - +91 22 2597 4747. 7. Shanti Sagar Resort - This resort is located in Ambernath, about two hours away from the city centre of Mumbai. With is very affordable entry rate, Shanti Sagar Resort is perfect for those in a tight budget but wanting to enjoy their free weekend. The resort has a water park and amusement park. The water park has different slides namely the mushroom slide, family slide, octagonal slide and tube slide. Indulge in a shower over the mushroom waterfall or the water film fall. The small amusement park in the resort is very appropriate for small children with its mini train and merry-go-round rides. You can also enjoy a picnic beside the Ulhas River, located right within the resort. Tariff for One-Day Picnic - Rs. 200 per head and children below 2 years old are free of entry. Water Park Timings - Everyday from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. Resort Amenities - Rooms, water park, amusement park, restaurant, bathrooms, changing rooms and community hall. Address - Vasat, Near MIDC Pump House, Ulhas River Bank, Jambhul, Ambernath West, Maharashtra 421505, India. Contact Number - +91 77980 09625. 8. Anand Sagar Resort - At a distance of about 56 kilometres away from Mumbai, the Anand Sagar Resort is yet another option for a one-day picnic from Mumbai. Fun water slides, rain dance and water showers... These are all the attractions that would greet you inside the resort. The fun kid's zone has many rides to keep the younger ones busy. There are horse rides, a mini train and a sprawling lawn that children would have a blast in. Their in-house restaurant has separate kitchens for vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals as well. There are also affordable room rates in case you'd like to stay the night. Tariff for One-Day Picnic - Rs. 490 for adults and Rs. 450 for children for vegetarian package, inclusive of access to water park. Rs. 550 for adults and Rs. 490 for children for non-vegetarian package, inclusive of access to water park. Water Park Timings - Everyday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Resort Amenities - Accommodations, lounges, shades, water park, amusement park, restaurant and bathrooms. Address - Off Anand Nagar MIDC Highway, Ambernath East, Thane, Maharashtra 421501, India. Contact Number - +91 98228 47700. 9. BK Resort - Easily accessible from Mumbai, at about an hour away, BK Resort offers plenty of activities for a whole family. With their water park, they have huge swimming pools which can accommodate many groups and families at the same time. Slides, waterfalls and showers are just a few of the fun additions to these swimming pools. The children's play park is large as well and children can enjoy running around until they get tired. And whether you are craving for seafood, Indian or Continental, their in-house restaurant can take your requests in. They also have rooms and cottages that you can retire in even for day time. Tariff for One-Day Picnic - Rs. 500 for adults and Rs. 450 for children for vegetarian package, inclusive of access to water park. Rs. 600 for adults and Rs. 550 for children for non-vegetarian package, inclusive of access to water park. Entry only rates are at Rs. 250 for adults and Rs. 200 for children. Water Park Timings - Everyday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Resort Amenities - Cottages, rooms, changing rooms, bathrooms, restaurant, water park and children's play area. Address - Near Khidkaleshwar Shiv Temple, Kalyan Shilfata Road, Opposite Hotel Kokan Ratna, Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India. Contact Number - +91 96190 63999. 10. Ammu Water Park and Resorts - Located in Kalyan, this resort is about an hour and a half away from Mumbai. Their water park has a wave pool, adult swimming pool and a separate pool with slides. There's also a rain dance and kid's aqua zone. Their amusement park has mini rides like a train, space shuttle, jumbo ride and merry-go-round. The whole family can also indulge in outdoor games in the spacious lawn of the resort. Their open-air restaurant is also available for guests. Tariff for One-Day Picnic - Rs. 500 for adults and Rs. 350 for children, inclusive of breakfast and lunch plus access to water park. Water Park Timings - Everyday from 9:45 am to 4:45 pm. Resort Amenities - Water park, amusement park, restaurant, bathrooms and changing rooms. Address - Apti Road, Village Waholi, Taluka Kalyan, Off Kalyan Murbad Road, Thane, Bhoiwada, Kalyan, Maharashtra 421301, India. Contact Number - +91 99877 33798. There you go, I hope this helps you!