Gorai has a large East Indian population. East Indians are Roman Catholic who were proselytised by the Portuguese when they arrived here in the 1500s. They speak Marathi as their mother tongue. Gorai still has its laid back charm quite in contrast to the fast paced life of the city just on the other banks of the creek. Essel World, Asia's largest amusement park lies in Gorai. Bullock carts are still in use here and the area suffers from a water shortage. The church in Gorai is one of the oldest in the city. Also one can find the ruins of an older church on the banks of the Vairalla Tank,which was built in the 16th century, where now a small chapel is built,. which is known as the Infant Jesus Chapel


Kandivli/Borivli: Distinct suburbs after Malad mainly populated by Gujaratis. There is a lot of development in these areas due to Charkop and Lokhandawala projects. Borivali is the starting station for Western Railway for Mumbai octroi limits. However trains go up to Virar in Thane District. The Navratri festival is most popular here. Indraprashta complex at Borivali is a famous shopping mall. Ferry station for Gorai Beach and famous Esselworld/Waterworld resorts.(Km-35/mile-21).

This is Mumbai's only international-style theme park and amusement centre situated close to Gorai Beach. Special ferries get you across to the park and the entrance fee normally takes care of a fixed number of rides. These include the standard roller coaster and adventure themes, plus a water world section where kids can literally run amok. Summer is usually crowded, but the place also offers low budget monsoon packages and special deals on weekends. Check these out before you go.
For more information, visit their web-site at www.esselworld.com