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EsselWorld

Gorai, Mumbai (Bombay) 400 091, India
022- 65280305
As featured in Mumbai for young kids
4.0 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Fee: Yes
Owner description: India’s answer to Disneyland, Esselworld is located in Gorai. The amusement park is very popular with domestic tourists. It can be reached by road as...... more » Owner description: India’s answer to Disneyland, Esselworld is located in Gorai. The amusement park is very popular with domestic tourists. It can be reached by road as well as by taking a ferry from Marve Beach or Gorai Creek. « less
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Mumbai
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Essel World management team/owner must visit Genting to see how beautifull their outdoor n indoor theme park is. These people have the same space but sad rides......they must invest smartly and revamo the current amusement park More

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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It is located near golden Pagoda and Gorai beach. You can reach there after taking essel world ferry/boat from Gorai bay. Ferry will take you to other side of creek/water body in 5-10 minutes (be prepare to stand in long que on sunday and holidays). There are 2 parts: essel world and water kingdom and there is separate as well... More

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delhi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

its a superb place for family/kids. it has one part Swings and Other is water park. can take tickets seperattely or jointly. it requires one whole day to take a full enjoyment. even visiting the area by small boat is nice. More

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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

One of the oldest and largest amusement parks in the city - has some good rides and other attractions. Located close to a large water park - so the pleasure is doubled especially if you are visiting with kids. Nice place to take a break - watch out for large crowds on weekends and holidays though. More

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Bombay
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012
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The first amusement park in Bombay it is a good place to take the children for a day out. If you go during the school vacations be ready to stand in long lines for the rides. The park itself is neat and clean and the rides are entertaining. Visitors are not allowed to carry outside food but there are more... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

Just worth the price. I bet there is no other place in India better than this. Must visit. More

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Navi Mumbai, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

More than 2 decades old, Esselworld is like a mini disney-world for mumbai. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012
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iIs huge and amazing for a day picnic. to get here u have to get down at borvali railway station (west-side) and take an auto or bus to gorai jetty, from there there are ferries available to go to Essel world. the place is amazing with loads of rides and for all ages. better to go in a large group.... More

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Pune, India
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

Great fun for children there are other rides too but youngsters love toy train More

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Mumbai
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

If you have kids, then schedule the place. Plan entire day as it involves travelling to reach and return back. Located in an island and lot of space to move around. Very warm / hot during summer. IF you are adults and senior citizens, completely avoidable More

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