Here are 7 fun and engaging activities to make new friends in Mumbai

The city of dreams Mumbai is a melting pot of cultural diversity Catapulting through the nooks of India its cosmopolitan spirit is nurtured by the vibrant Mumbaikars Be it festivities that jampack the streets or marathons run by athletes Mumbairsquos universal spirit subsumes all The rad energy can be attributed to the cityrsquos mass of humanity that bolsters lofty ideas of communionWhile there are various enterprises for extending onersquos circle or amassing social currency more often than not Mumbaikars find themselves seeking more In a shared society human connection is said to be the most vital aspect of our existence What better than finding a friend through common areas of interest Fret not We have scoured the length and breadth of Mumbai to curate exciting community events for your indulgenceHere are 7 engaging group activities to find new friends in MumbaiGo sailing with Bombay GypseaExperience the Arabian Sea by embarking on a sailing journey with Bombay Gypsea With a passion for sailing founders Shaun Dsouza and Rohit Babhania bring to Mumbaikars a joy ride with different themes like meditation sails historical sails music sails and sundowners on yachts with diverse indie artists Hop on a sail to spark conversations inspired by the sea Whatrsquos more This group conducts intimate sessions for private sailing on request as wellCommunity DetailsWhen 1 sail per weekPrice INR 30003500 per personContact 919930086252Instagram thebombaygypseaMumbai Midnight Cycling ndash South Bombay CircuitThe city that never sleeps is the one that deserves to be experienced at night The idea behind establishing a group for Mumbai cycling is to create a community of likeminded individuals who share a passion for cycling and exploring the city Experience the beautiful coastline of Mumbai lit by night lights and witness the majesty of iconic landmarks starting and ending at Colaba with multiple stops on the way Make friends over paddling through attractions like Marine Drive HajiAli Worli and sea faceCommunity DetailsWhen Day 1 ndash 1045 PM to Day 2 ndash 430 AM 1 nightDistance Approx 30 KMPrice Between Rs 299 to 775 depending upon gearsContact highfivetreksandtrailsorgType walks by Tanya GeorgeDecode the typography in Mumbai on experiential type walks conducted by Tanya George Under these walks George and her fellow type walkers study the rationale behind signs icons and typefaces spread across the city George decodes the possible reasons tones and emotions behind the typefaces and how they play a role in forming mass mediums of communication She discovered type walks while studying abroad and wants to imbibe the same culture in India This is a community wellsuited for designers and freaks with an eye for detailsCommunity DetailsWhen Last Saturday of each monthPrice Rs 1000 per personContact tanyatypesHop on an eating spree with Pet PujarisYou cannot miss the dual benefits of joining the Pet Pujari community Not only do you get to devour mouthwatering dishes but also get to bond with people who enjoy food as much as you do Under Pet Pujaris Kumar Jhuremalani founder organises food meetups across the city to explore new food items Their meetups have quirky names called Fatka and Kadka Fatkas are conducted at the start of every month and Kadkas at the end Fatkas are normally held at hotels and finedining restaurants As the name goes by these meetups give you a lsquofatkarsquo when you have to pay the bill after relishing the expensive food Kadkas are when the community indulges in street food and steps out for food walks These meetups are joined by 1215 foodies from all across the cityCommunity DetailsWhen Month start and month endPrice NAContact petpujarisRegistration Fill out this google formDiscover hidden treasures with Art Deco MumbaiUnravel the chronicles of Art Deco and partake in dialogues about the cityrsquos buildings with this unique researchbased community Other than webinars workshops and advocacy lectures for heritage conservation the group conducts guided tours around the iconic landmarks in the city Engage with fellow architecture enthusiasts to explore the Art Deco style as a built form Those interested in architecture design and history can join the group over weekends for guided tours around Matunga Marine Drive and Oval Maidan along with 48 peopleCommunity DetailsWhen WeekendsPrice Starting from INR 900Contact artdecomumbaicom Instagram artdecomumbaiBackpack with fellow travelers at Travel TrikonThis travel community conducts 56 events every weekend with over 4050 bookings per week You might be a 5yearold or 65 a firsttimer or a certified traveller an adrenaline seeker or just looking to relax Travel Trikon always has a plan to suit your creativity and demands Join this group to discover fellow travellers in Mumbai Manoj Kalwar the founder of Travel Trikon or TTrikon is a travel and nature enthusiast who chose to share his passion with others who love to travel Today the community has over 20000 members who happily call themselves TrikonersCommunity DetailsWhen Explore May itineraryPrice Starting from INR 2999Contact 91 9819021806 ttrikoncomMeetup with fellow readers at Mumbai BookstagramThis unconventional book club has evolved as a family of 80 members owing to its witty ways of engaging readers As opposed to the usual drill of announcing books before a meetup this club churns outofthebox initiatives to spark the readerrsquos imagination The club was conceptualised as a recreational space bound with no topical limits With the binding factor being the love for reading get heard at the lsquofreeflowingrsquo conversations that take place at the club Founded in 2019 Mumbai Bookstagram is a thriving book club with regular meetups in the cityrsquos iconic book shop Title Waves in Bandra WestCommunity DetailsWhen Meetups announced at mumbaibookstagramPrice NAContact mumbaibookstagramAlso Read 5 reasons why Melghat Tiger Reserve is perfect for your next jungle safari