Imagica with kids: where to stay, how far, what to pack

Imagica (now styled Imagicaa) in Khalapur, near Khopoli, is one of the most popular family outings from Mumbai and Pune, with a theme park, a water park and more. Done in a single day, though, it often ends with tired kids, a long drive and traffic on the Expressway.

The easier way: stay a night near Imagica and split the fun over two days.

How far is Imagica?

• From Mumbai: about 2 hours by road via the Mumbai–Pune Expressway (Khalapur exit), depending on traffic
• From Pune: about 1½ to 2 hours
• From our homes: about 15–20 minutes, on the Khopoli–Pali road

Where to stay near Imagica

Our homes are private flats in a gated township, not hotel rooms, which makes a real difference with kids: a kitchen for milk and quick meals, space to spread out, and a quiet night after a loud day.

• Shangri-La: 2-BHK, sleeps 4. The best fit for families, with three balconies.
• Elysium: 1-BHK with a swing (kids love it) and a long balcony
• Shunya: compact 1-BHK for a couple with a little one

Children are welcome, and infants stay free. See all stays near Imagica.

A relaxed two-day plan

Day 1: Arrive and settle

1. Drive in, check in from 1:00 PM and have lunch.
2. Let the kids nap or play. Evening walk, early dinner from the township restaurant, early night.

Day 2: A full day at the park

1. Reach Imagica at opening time. The first hours are the least crowded.
2. Theme park or water park (or both, if the kids have the energy).
3. Head back to the home to rest, or drive home after the park if you've booked just one night. With two nights, you avoid driving tired.

Tip: book park tickets online in advance and check the current timings, height rules for rides and the water-park dress code on Imagica's official website before you go.

What to pack for Imagica with kids

For the park

• Comfortable shoes and caps
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• A refillable water bottle (check the park's current rules on bottles and outside food)
• A small backpack, and a power bank for the phone

For the water park

• Proper swimwear (water parks usually ask for nylon or lycra swimwear)
• A towel and a full change of clothes for everyone
• A plastic bag for wet clothes

For the stay

• Kids' snacks and milk powder or formula. There's a fridge and microwave in every home.
• A small first-aid kit and any regular medicines
• A raincoat or umbrella from June to September

Make a weekend of it

• Pali Ballaleshwar Ganpati, about 25 minutes from our homes. Read our Pali darshan plan.
• The Amba riverfront and countryside walks
• Lonavala and Khandala, about 45 minutes away

Ready to plan? Choose your dates at the top of the home page to see which homes are free and the exact price for your family.