Road Trips to The Picnic Places and Amusement Parks in Kolkata
The ‘City of Joy’, Kolkata will actually give you numerous reasons to be happy. Whether you are alone or with family or friends, you can enjoy every bit of your days in Kolkata. On weekends if you feel bored and do not have many options to head out of the city, you can get your kit ready and head to the any of the picnic places in Kolkata. And if you are looking forward to add some thrill to the day, you can even choose the amusement parks. Whatever you opt for, you will have some awesome time in this city. Let us find out what all options do we have to arrange a quick picnic with our loved ones.
7 Best Picnic Places in Kolkata
1. Nicco Park
You can call Nicco Park the Disney Land of West Bengal. With over 35 rides, this amusement park in Kolkata has something for everyone. Covering an area of 40 acres, some of the rides that the park offers to the visitors include Pirate Ship, Sky Diver, roller coasters, Water Chute, Bull Ride, Moon Raker, and Cyclone, to name a few. There is also a water park in Nicco Park, named Wet-O-Wild. It has a wave pool, number of water slides, a separate pool for kids, an artificial waterfall, and rain dance where you can tap your feet. Apart from these, it also has a bowling alley where many open bowling tournaments are conducted. There is a rooftop restaurant in the park where you can try some of the most delicious Chinese and Tandoori cuisines. The entry fee of the Amusement and Water Park is Rs 185 per person, on which you will be able to take 12 rides. For a full package that will include the entry fee and all the rides, you will have to pay Rs 600 per person. For Wet-O-Wild, the entry fee per person is Rs 555.
Timing: Nicco Park – 10:30 am to 7:30 pm
2. Aquatica, Kolkata
As it is about water parks in Kolkata, nothing can beat Aquatica. The 17-acre water theme park has some of the most heart thumping rides that will give you major adrenaline rush. Some of the most sought after rides you will find here are Black Hole, Cyclone, etc. You can also enjoy the Aqua dance floor and the Niagara Falls, an artificial waterfall.
Timing: 10 am to 6 pm
3. Snow Park
Summers in Kolkata can be a little difficult to bear. But there is always a way out for every issue, isn’t it? You can opt for Snow Park in Kolkata and forget about the temperature outside. One of the famous amusement parks in Kolkata that is spread across a massive area, Snow Park maintains temperature of minus 6 degree Celsius at an average. There are so many things to do here, which include ice skating, skiing, riding Swiss Sledge, riding a bike on ice, enjoying tube slides, dancing to disco music on snow, and many more.
Timing: 11 am to 9 pm
4. Clown Town
Clown Town is one of the children’s parks in Kolkata, West Bengal that was specially designed for kids. Your kids can enjoy various rides like bungee jumping, roller skating, jump walls, etc. There are also many indoors games available at this park which your children will love.
Timing: 10 am to 7 pm
5. Science City
Science City is certainly one of the best and most visited places to visit in Kolkata. There are so many things to learn from every nook of this place. It is the largest science center in India that has a Space Odyssey, the Dynamotion Hall, the Science Exploration Hall, etc. There are also electronically-operated dinosaurs here, which are a major attraction for the kids. The Maritime Center here enables the enthusiasts learn a lot about the maritime history. There are two areas in Kolkata’s Science City, Indoor and Outdoor. There are cable car, toy train, and musical fountain in the outdoor area. There is also a food court where you can try some of the most mouth-watering items. Science City is also a famous picnic spot for the locals in the city.
Timing: 9 am to 8 pm
6. New Town Eco Park
Spreading across 480 acres of land, New Town Eco Park has a massive water body that covers almost 104 acres of its area. There are three sections in this park. The first section includes ecological zone, second consists of theme gardens and open spaces, and the third is the urban recreational spaces. You will be able to come across a wide variety of fauna at this park, which includes bamboo garden, bonsai garden, tea garden, several wildflower meadows, heliconia garden, butterfly garden, cactus walk area, etc. There are also play areas for children here.
Timing: 12 pm to 7.30 pm (Tuesday to Saturday); 11 am to 7.30 pm (Sunday and public holidays); Monday remains closed
7. Millenium Park
Millenium Park is one of the sought after places in the city for picnic. The park is situated near the shores of River Hooghly and covers an area of 2.5 km. The landscaped garden area is the best to spend time with your family or friends; while there are also various rides that can be enjoyed by your kids.
Timing: 11 am to 8 pm
The opening and closing time of these parks may change, and it is better if you keep yourself updated with the actual timings. There are numerous amusement parks and picnic places in Kolkata that you can choose and spend your day at. And, if you want to make your day and the trip even easier, you can take car subscription in Kolkata by Revv and keep all your worries of hiring taxis at bay.
