If you’re looking for something entertaining to do with your friends or family, fortunately there are plenty of options in Powai. In fact, people from other parts of Mumbai regularly come to Powai because of all the fun activities that are on offer. These activities are some of the best in the city, and include everything from paintball to ten pin bowling. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your next adventure!

Here are five fun things to do in Powai.

1. Go Karting

Hakone Go Karting, Cliff Avenue, Powai.

Perched high on the hill overlooking Hiranandani Gardens lies the Hakone Go Karting track. The track, which is around half a kilometer in length, isn’t huge but it’s one of the better ones around. There is more to the track but it’s generally only opened up for tournaments. Go karting here is great for a laugh with your friends but don’t expect too much racing potential. Karts leave the starting line only two at a time, with quite a gap between the remaining ones. The brakes aren’t the best, and some karts are faster than others. Plus, frustratingly, officials can stop your kart by remote control if they think you’re being overzealous. Find out more information in this comprehensive review of Hakone go karting track or find out how to beat your friends in this definitive racing guide to the Hakone go karting track. Hakone Go Karting track is open daily from morning until night. Phone 22 2579 7373 . Check out a video of the Hakone track here.

2. Paintball

Headrush Paintball, Central Avenue, Powai.

Fancy stalking you friends in camouflage gear and shooting them with balls of paint? Headrush Paintball is the place! Opened in mid 2009, it’s located at the Hakone complex on Central Avenue in Hiranandani Gardens. Impressively, it has the largest total area, of 10,000 feet, in Mumbai. The arena theme is Urban War, with additions such as waist high stone walls, ground elevations, vantage sniper points, and dry hay flooring. The cost depends on group size and the number of shots that you want. It ranges from 250 per person for 25 paintballs, up to 600 rupees per person for 100 paintballs. Phone 9819177907, 9096554899 or visit the Headrush website for more information.

3. Zorbing

Zorbing, Hakone Complex, Central Avenue, Powai.

If the idea of rolling around in a massive transparent plastic ball appeals to you, you might want to try zorbing. The zorbing experience at the Hakone complex in Hiranandani Gardens is a lot less thrilling than how it was originally conceived in New Zealand, but it’s still an unusual experience! In New Zealand it’s done rolling down hills in the countryside. At Hakone it’s done rolling down the gentle 50 meter slope at the entertainment complex’s entrance. So, don’t be alarmed if you see a giant ball rolling your way! Two people can be in the ball at a time, at a cost of 100 rupees per person. Phone 9819177907, 9096554899 or visit their website for more information.

4. Ten Pin Bowling

Ten Pin Bowling at R-City Mall, Powai.

There’s a ten pin bowling alley at the Jammin Entertainment Centre, located on the third floor of R-City Mall, 5 minutes away in neighbouring Ghatkopar. It’s only got four lanes. However, it’s fully computerized and has automated loading of the pins. For more information check out the Jammin Entertainment website. Hakone in Hiranandani Gardens used to have a bowling alley as well, but it’s now closed.

5. Mini Golf

Mini Golf, Hakone Complex, Central Avenue, Powai.

You don’t need to be an expert golfer to play mini golf, which is another popular family activity. You’ll find a 11 hole outdoor mini golf course at the Hakone complex. It’s got different challenges and obstacles to test your skill level. Visit the Hakone website for more information.

You Spin Me Right Round!
All the way from New Zealand! Traditionally used on hill-slopes – although we’ve decided to go with the gentle incline of the Hakone (at Hiranandani Gardens) entrance. Expect to see a massive ball barreling towards you as you make your entrance into Hakone. This one’s quite the attention seeker!

Costs at Headrush Hiranandani
2 Rounds : Rs. 100 per person 
2 People can be in the ball at a time

We can also carry the Zorb ball along with our mobile setups. Again, costs vary based on location. Contact us for more information!

Zorbing (globe-riding, sphereing, orbing) is the recreation of rolling downhill in an orb, generally made of transparent plastic. Zorbing is generally performed on a gentle slope, but can also be done on a level surface, permitting more rider control. In the absence of hills some operators have constructed inflatable, wooden or metal ramps. There are two types of orbs, harnessed and non-harnessed. Non-harness orbs carry up to three riders, while the harness orbs are constructed for one to two riders. Double-harness spheres have different slope requirements, and must only be operated in specific locations. The longer runs are approximately half a mile. The first zorbing site was established in Rotorua, New Zealand, by Andrew Akers and David Akers.

Article &  picture sources :

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorbing
• http://www.headrush.in/zorbing.htm
• http://www.facebook.com/pages/Headrush-Paintball/100645740804

After having played paintball internationally, Hiren Gaglani and Kanak Seth began to see massive potential for the game in India. Acting on the insight, both Hiren and Kanak set out to provide an active and adrenaline soaked replacement to the usual inertness called recreation, and opened Headrush Paintball’s first arena in Pune, in early 2008. With a conscience effort on providing the maximum value and experience to players, Headrush soon opened their second centre at Hakone, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai – Mumbai in April, 2009, the total Area is10,000 sq ft which is the largest in Mumbai.Arena Theme is Urban War, with additions such as waist high stone walls, ground elevations, vantage sniper points and dry hay flooring.

Check out a video of Headrush Painyball @Hakone, Hiranandani,Powai, also an interview with Hiren Gaglani, one of the founders of Headrush Paintball in Mumbai.

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Headrush Paintball in Powai

Location:
Hakone, Hiranandani Gardens

Timings:
Monday – Sunday
11 AM – 10 PM

Clients:

Corporate Clients
Individuals
Small Groups

Pricing:

Based on Group Size. Discounts available for a corporate group of over 20. Please call us for further details.

For more info check http://headrush.in

Hakone Gokarting Sports Club

• Club
  Phone:  022 25797373
  Address: Cliff Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens , Powai , Mumbai- 400076

Article  from http://www.databison.com/index.php/india/hakone-go-kart-track-hiranandani-powai/

Location: Hiranandani Mumbai
Best Approach: Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road
How to locate: Just look out for the colored flags atop the hill.
Address: Lake Meadows Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
Level One, Haiko Mall,
Hiranandani Gardens, Powai,
Mumbai – 400 076
Telephone : +91 22 25797000 Fax : +91 22 25797852
Opens: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on all days
Cost: Rs 140 for 4 laps, Rs 180 for 6 and Rs 250 for 10.

Overall the Hakone Go Karting track is an interesting place to go to if you are a driving enthusiast. The track is not really very big…a part of the track is closed……I was told that it opens up only during racing events…and that could be a little disappointing when you realize that you actually get to screech and burn rubber for barely a few seconds after an hour long drive to reach there. But then it could be a refreshing change considering that the hour long drive was spent honking your way through clogged roads at a snail’s pace.

Beginners would be well advised to take passes for 4 laps initially so as to get a hang of things. Once you have an idea of how the cart handles on the track, go for more. And once you’re done, take off your racing helmets and cool off with a few drinks at the friendly cafe alongside the track. And the staff is courteous and polite. The only regret as I mentioned earlier, is that the track itself is small and the whole thing’s over before you really get to warm up. But then for those with a passion for speed….I guess the quicker – the better

Link:http://www.baddirections.net/2007/07/02/the-definitive-racing-guide-to-hakone-karting-track/

Let me guess — you read my boring article and went Go Karting with your friends. Then you got your ass whupped and now you seek revenge. Worry not, because Bad Directions delivers. For the sole purpose of regaining your lost honour, I’ve been analysing the satellite images of the Hakone track. Bad Directions is proud to present the definitive racer’s guide to Hakone Go Karting Track. Just pray your friends aren’t reading this.

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Hakone Karting Track: A Comprehensive Review

Published by Nachiketat June 24, 2007 in Mumbai. 0 Comments 

Things aren’t going too well. We made a poor attempt to get some women in white to a water park. However, they were on to us and named us family. That’s when we went over to the other red-blooded vice – cars… fast ones. But then again, god, in his avataar for the moment, decided to lay a large brick on us in the form of a fine and a confiscated license. Thoroughly humiliated, we decided to be a bit safe and decided to Go Karting. 

The Path To Nirvana Is Twisty
Go Karting is pure redemption. Redemption from the

evils we faced, the piss-poor Japanese cars we drive and the glory of our luck in general. Karting makes spanking good sense if you believe that cars are more than a means to go from point A to B. Like they say – the path to Nirvana is littered with S-curves and hammerheads. However, if you happen to be one of those inbred retards that believe Go Karting is for kids, you should be taken off the gene pool for starters; but, just this once I’ll listen to my therapist and try not to stab you in the face. 

Pop quiz: What do Forumla 1 drivers do when they aren’t racing? They spend hours Go

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