No TV Weekend: Birds, Bees and Bikes

Enjoy a ride through the heritage quarters or chase butterflies in Sanjay Gandhi National Park

App will guide you home: The latest addition to Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) is a nifty app that guides nature lovers through the park. You can pick from any of the three trails on the app — Avenue Trees Trail, Upper Kanheri and Bamboo Hunt Trail. The app not only guides you, but also provides ecological and biological information about the trees around you. The best part is you don’t need an internet connection to access the app.

Visit Sewri and indulge in some flamingo watching.

For more info, visit: sgnp.maharashtra.gov.in

Explore Mahim Nature Park, which is tucked away behind one of Asia’s largest slums, Dharavi. Here, you can hug the trees, carry a book to read, watch the Mithi river flow by. If you are lucky, you may even catch a session on bee keeping. The park is also home to more than 50 varieties of butterflies, including the Common Crow and the Mormon.

Where: Bandra-Sion Link Road, near Dharavi bus depot, Dharavi

Timing: 9.30am to 6.00pm

Flamingo Watch: This is your last chance to peek into the lives of these graceful birds, before they set out on yet another expedition to their breeding grounds. Organised by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), the trail will turn you into a shutterbug. So don’t forget to carry your camera.

Date: May 22

Cost: Rs100 (for members) and Rs200 (for non-members)

Where: Meeting point outside Sewri station: 7am

For more info: Call Hornbill House: 2287 1202/228 21811

Peddle away

Now, Mumbai may be notorious for its chaotic traffic, but what better time than a weekend to indulge in some healthy cardio activity. So get your bikes out or rent one to explore these hidden corners of the city. Some of the best stretches to cycle are located right in the heart of the city – Marine Drive, Worli Sea Face and Bandra Bandstand. But if you are looking to make it an experience to remember, many cycling groups offer tours of Kala Ghoda, the city’s art district, or a midnight bicycle tour across south Mumbai.

Heritage district: As part of Thrillophilia’s four-hour bike tour, cycling enthusiasts get to experience a slice of history while peddling through the old pockets of south Mumbai. The tour kicks off from Kailash Parbat restaurant in Colaba at 6.15am, and takes you through CST, Sassoon Dock, and ride to an NGO called Bombay Panjrapole, which houses farm animals and a quick pit stop at the ancient Mumba Devi Temple.

Cost: Rs1,500 per person (includes breakfast, bicycles, guide charges and bottled water)

Visit: thrillophilia.com/tours/bicycle-tour-mumbai

Midnight coastal ride: This weekend, Trekking – Spartans (a local group that organises regular hiking trips) is offering a midnight cycle ride across the coastal route of Mumbai. This 32-km ride will begin from Apollo Bunder at 10.30pm and end at Bandra’s Bandstand. While there will be pit stops along the way, this ride is ideal for serious bikers.

Cost: Rs750 (includes snacks, energy bars, energy drinks, guide)

To register, call: Abhishek Sharma – 91674 18696, Nipun Tomar – 97699 41145

Palm Beach Road: This ride will take cyclists from Vashi to Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai. Starting at 5.30am, this 22-km ride will cover the Palm Pond, Cidco Garden and Mahanagar Palika.

Cost: Rs550

For registration, call: Abhishek Sharma – 91674 18696

On No TV Weekend, your favourite newspaper has lots lined up. Here’s a look at the schedule for Sunday

SPORT

1) Cricket Workshop by Dilip Vengsarkar

Oval Maidan, Churchgate

Time: 7am - 8:30am

For Kids under 14 years of age

2) Cycle Ride

Lucky Restaurant,

Route: Bandra to Worli Sea Face

Time: 6:30 am

FOOD

1) Modern Indian Desserts with Ranveer Brar

APB Cook Studio, Andheri

Time: 11am - 12pm

Chef Ranveer Brar is adept at playing with flavours to create stunning dishes. This Sunday, come learn to make a modern Indian dessert in an exclusive demonstration by him at APB Cook Studio

2) Culinary Premier League - Final

Trident, Bandra Kurla

Time: 3pm - 6pm

With your family by your side, battle it out with other teams whipping out regional, fusion and creative recipes

3) LIC presents Ballard Estate Food Festival

Ballard Estate

Time: 4pm onwards

4) Wines Of India Celebration

Sofitel, BKC

Time: 5pm - 7pm

5) North Indian Cuisine Workshop by Chef Ajay Chopra

Korum Mall, Thane

Time: 5pm - 6pm

Discover Delicate Flavours of North Indian Cuisine with Chef Ajay Chpra

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Sucheta Pal’s Zumba Workshop

The Space, Juhu

Date : 29th May, 2016

Timings: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

KIDS

1. Ballard Estate Kids Festival

Ballard Estate | Timings: 4pm – 7pm

2. Cup Noodles Football Challenge

Kick, Powai | Timings: 8am - 12pm

Football matches for kids between 6 to 15 years of age

3. Robotics Workshop

Infiniti Mall, Malad

Timings: 11am - 12:15pm

A workshop on how to design, build, program and run smart robots

4. Aeromodelling Workshop

Infiniti Mall, Malad

Timings: 12:30pm – 1:45pm

This workshop will help kids, build their own model aircraft