Love Pokémon? Attend this unique event in Mumbai across two days in March

Mumbai get your Pokeacute Balls readymdashPokeacutemon GOrsquos flagship event City Safari is set to take place on March 29 and 30 where trainers aka the players of Pokeacutemon GO from across the world will explore battle and catch Pokeacutemon amidst the cityrsquos chaosThis globally celebrated event has previously taken place in cities like Jakarta Seoul and Mexico City and this year Mumbai is one of the four cities chosen to host it along with Milan Singapore and SantiagoldquoAfter nine years since Pokeacutemon GOrsquos launch wersquore thrilled to bring Indiarsquos firstever live event to our dedicated community of Trainers This marks a significant milestone for Pokeacutemon fans and players across the countryrdquo says Sundarraman Ramalingam Country ManagerIndia Niantic Inc the company behind Pokeacutemon GOFor Mumbairsquos City Safari the game will integrate the cityrsquos most iconic landmarks allowing players to discover Pokeacutemon in locationsFor Mumbairsquos City Safari the game will integrate the cityrsquos most iconic landmarks allowing players to discover Pokeacutemon in locations like Gateway of India Marine Drive Horniman Circle Bandstand Phoenix Palladium Phoenix Marketcity and Shivaji ParkRamalingam explains ldquoHow Pokeacutemon GO works is that you have to go out and play the game to collect Pokeacutemon So we have decided to take some of the iconic places across Mumbai and turn them into active hotspots for the event keeping safety and connectivity in mind While players can engage with the game anywhere in the city these designated locations will offer exclusive ingame rewardsBesides the game itself the event will also feature Pokeacutemon Fiesta at Phoenix Palladium where trainers can gather for an immersive Pokeacutemonthemed celebration Running from 11 am to 8 pm on both event days the fiesta will feature a Pikachu parade a Pokeacutemon GO booth interactive games quizzes and a special meetandgreet with Pikachu in a sarildquoI started playing Pokeacutemon Go in 2019 and grew up watching YouTubers play live events with other passionate trainersrdquo says Dhruv Shah a Pokemon Go trainer from Mumbai ldquoFast forward to 2025 I am finally getting to live that dream I am super excited to meet likeminded people and reunite with old friendshelliprdquo he continuesSundarraman RamalingamThe event promises to be remarkable attracting not just Indian Trainers but also Pokeacutemon GO influencers and players from around the globemdashincluding Australia New Zealand the US Japan and Canada ldquoWith this being Indiarsquos firstever Pokeacutemon GO event theyrsquore eager to experience Indian culturerdquo Ramalingam notes ldquoWersquove partnered with Mumbai Indians for an exclusive giveaway featuring match tickets signed Tshirts and badgesrdquo says RamalingamGlobally Pokeacutemon GO City Safari events have had a significant economic impact Last yearrsquos event in Jakarta attracted 40000 visitors and generated 10 million in tourism revenue with 11 million directly contributing to government income Ramalingam explains ldquoMumbai is expected to see a similar turnoutrdquo notes Ramalingam adding ldquoMumbai poses to be the city with the biggest Pokeacutemon GOplaying community in India and hence after much consideration we decided it would be the best spot for the eventrdquoRamalingam highlights Mumbairsquos appeal as a cultural hubmdashwellconnected the heart of Bollywood renowned for its street food and packed with iconic landmarks With Pokeacutemon adventure and the cityrsquos energy coming together the stage is set for an unforgettable weekendWHEN Marchthinsp2930WHERE Various locations in MumbaiPRICE Rs 499TO BOOK pokemongolivecom