Birthday celebration with friends, college parties, family outings, romantic dates, school picnics, meeting a new Facebook friend or simply unwinding - which is the place you think people in India visit for all these purposes? Well, the answer to the question is amusement parks. Amusement parks are the new hotspots where people like to spend their leisure time. Amusement parks take care of everything that a person can possibly desire for in terms of recreation.
Standing true to their name, these parks offer unlimited amusement and fun to people. A wide array of rides for children and adults, plethora of eating options, numerous shopping outlets and foot-tapping music qualify them among one of the most sought-after places of entertainment. The dose of entertainment also includes live concerts and shows in some of these parks. The overall ambiance of these places is just amazing and enlivening. They are proving to be instrumental tools in boosting tourism in India with many of them making to travel advisories issued by the Government of India.
Nowadays, there are many amusement parks in different cities of the country that are not only well-known within the city but also outside and attract a large number of tourists. These parks have not only been successful in making a mark for themselves, but they have also set an example for others in the line. Let's have a look at the top 10 amusement parks in the country.
Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon: Kingdom of Dreams is an entertainment and leisure destination with a mix of Indian art, culture, heritage, craft, cuisine and performing art with a touch of today's technological wizardry. It is the right place for those who wish to enjoy live entertainment and theatrical fun. The main attractions of the park are Natuanki Mahal - an exuberant cinematic and theatrical musical; Cultural Gully - an luxuriant arts, crafts and cuisine avenue; and Showshaa Theatre, a colourful drama marquee highlighting Indian mythology productions, a mock wedding show and the great Indian talent circus.
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World of Wonders, Noida: Located near the Great India Place Mall, Worlds of Wonder is the favourite escape for the Delhiites from the scorching heat and the hustle bustle of the city. Divided into the Road Show Zone and the La Fiesta Zone, it is a perfect place for a family or friends' trip that is full of some amazing rides and good food. Wonder Water Park comprises water slides, simulated rain dances and wave pools. Visitors can enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities.
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Adlabs Imagica: Located between Mumbai and Pune in Khopoli, Adlabs Imagica is another popular amusement park with a wide range of rides and entertainment options for people of all age groups from Thrill Rides to Family Rides to Kiddie Rides. Among the theme rides, it also has the country's largest floor-less roller coaster and 4D stimulation rides. It also has a water park named Aquamagica and five theme restaurants.
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EsselWorld, Mumbai: The oldest amusement park in India still manages to remain the favourite among the people. Aquadrome dance floor, ice skating rink, bowling alley, plenty of rides and Water Kingdom - a huge water theme park, EsselWorld has everything to amuse and entertain its visitors. Titled as India's Scariest Ride, 'Monsters in the Mist' is a must for any horror buff. You can also buy low-priced souvenirs from Fab-5 Bandwagon, an established merchandise store, and eat at many of the Indian and international restaurants inside.
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Nicco Park, Kolkata: One of the most happening places for children and teenagers, Nicco Park is the first amusement park in India to get an ISO 9001 Certification. From adventurous roller-coaster rides to calm boat rides, the place has many water-based and dry rides. The park's Solar Energy Village, Food Park and Eiffel Tower are huge crowd-puller. Its water park, Wet-O-Wild, has awesome rides. It is open throughout the year except on Holi.
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Wonderla, Bengaluru: It is a world-class amusement park with clean and green surroundings and modern facilities. Wonderla Bangalore has 59 thrill-tamped rides and India's biggest musical fountain and laser show. Its water park has watery coasters, beach-like wave pools and rain disco floor. It also has resorts and conference rooms for long stays.
Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad: It is a film studio complex that is spread across an area of about 1,500 acres. It houses replicas of famous architectural monuments such as Mughal Garden, Vrindavan Garden and Vivekanand Statue. It also has a theme park and entertainment park with rides. With more than 500 set locations for productions of films, it has been designated as the largest film city of the world by the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Adventure Islands, Delhi: One of the most high-end amusement parks in Delhi, Adventure Island is the first theme park of the capital. Comparable to amusement parks like Disney, Universal Studios and Six Flags, this theme park boasts of a collection of 26 types of rides that have been imported from Germany, Switzerland and Italy. There is a separate entertainment zone for kids -named Planet POGO at Adventure Island. Besides that, H2O, MAD theatre and HQ make this amusement park in Delhi even more popular.
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Veegaland, Kochi: It is a state-of-the-art amusement park with a fairy tale atmosphere. It is a beautiful park with dainty architecture and houses many musical fountains, pools, flower gardens, water slides and a Kiddie Ride section for entertaining toddlers. The boat ride that goes into a cave filled with mystery is quite popular. The park also has a 3D movie theatre.
Ocean Park, Hyderabad: An ideal place for fun lovers, it is one of the best theme parks in the country. The most adventurous ride in the park is Super Loop Ride, which is one of the rarest roller-coaster rides in India. The park is divided into two sections - Water Park and Amusement Park. It also has multi-cuisine food courts and bar.
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Other Popular Amusement Parks in India
1. Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad
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Snow World, Hyderabad
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Fun 'N' Food Village, Delhi
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Baywatch, Kanyakumari
5. Shanku's Water Park, Ahmedabad
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Splash Water Park, Delhi
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Jurasik Park Inn, Sonepat
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MGM Dizzee World, Chennai
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Aquatica Amusement Park
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Last Updated on: April 14, 2021
