Monsoon Magic

As the skies become grey and Mumbai turns green, enjoy the much awaited monsoons with piping hot spiced teas, colourful rain-proof footwear and fun activities for children. _ By Aditi Pai

KIDZANIA

Even as playgrounds disappear keeping children hooked on to gadgets, there’s a new activity space for children—Kidzania— that’s aimed at two to 16 year-olds and their parents. Fortunately, it’s not a regular gaming centre with video games; here, they have more than 100 real-life role-playing activities that encourage children to pick up new skills, hone their creative thinking and boost team work. The sprawling centre by the international chain that has outlets in 19 countries, is built like a city with paved roads, battery operated cars, buildings, recreational activities and its own currency. With real-life role play, children can get a closer look at how a pilot manoeuvers an aircraft, learn pottery, try their hands at dentistry, basic cooking and baking and even firefighting. They have thoughtfully included ample activities for adults while the children are at play. Do craft, take a quick session in dance or acting, learn the basics of rock and roll or get a relaxing head massage at the hair spa. PRICE: Starts at `1,000 AT: R City Mall, Ghatkopar.