If you’re in India and visiting Kolkata with kids in tow, then a visit to Nicco Park is a must! This amusement park has been around for almost two decades and is a great spot to spend a fun-filled day with family and friends. Nicco Park has a slew of rides that cater to visitors of all ages. If you are not very adventurous and would like to avoid the thrill-seeking rides, then you can hop onto the toy train and leisurely chug around the amusement park. The sprawling park is teeming with locals and tourists over the weekends since there is something for everyone here. Ride the cable car to get awesome aerial views or take a roller coaster ride as you whoop in glee! If you get hungry, Nicco Park has several food stalls and even an in-house restaurant where you can gorge on delicious snacks. There is a bowling area and a water park too! Check out our guide to Nicco Park, Kolkata, and see what you can indulge in while visiting this amazing attraction.
Things to do
Nicco Park has plenty of attractions to keep visitors engaged. You need an entire day to explore this amusement park, which even has an Eiffel Tower and MIG21 from Indian Air Force on display! Here’s a look at some things you can indulge in when visiting Nicco Park in Kolkata:
Ride away
With a range of rides for all age groups, Nicco Park has been outdoing itself in entertaining its visitors. Apart from a cable car, there are paddle boats, a carousel, a toy train, and a lot more. Families can soak up the ambiance by taking a languid raft ride along a canal that snakes through the park. Nicco Park has a number of kid-friendly rides that will put parents at ease. Other than a big playground full of swings and rides, the merry-go-round, caterpillar, and a toy train will definitely make kids go berserk! For thrill-ride lovers, the park’s roller coaster, Cyclone, is perfect. Daredevils can ride the Sky Diver and experience an adrenalin rush.
Shoot ghosts and ghouls
Engage in a laser-gun fight shooting ghouls and ghosts in Shoot the Bhoot attraction. This fun, round rotating deck is ideal for perfecting your target skills and getting a few laughs as well.
Experience Oceanica
This is an exhibition of marine animals where one can see underwater creatures up close.
Go splashing in the water park
Nicco Park’s Wet-o-Wild is perfect for water lovers. It has multi-lane slides, swirls, waterfalls, a giant pool, and several exhilarating rides.
Smash the skittles
If you’re a fan of bowling, Nicco Super Bowl, near the amusement park, is the place to visit. Apart from bowling alleys, it has a pool table and air hockey tables. So, knock those skittles down as you test your bowling skills!
Tip from Trip101 local expert
Nicco Park has a wide range of amusement rides. For people like me who are afraid of rides, there are other interesting things to do. After spending some time at the Bowlers’ Den, a multi-cuisine restaurant inside Nicco Park, I head to the Nicco Super Bowl. I have visited the bowling alley several times during corporate get-togethers in my previous workplace and absolutely love to play air hockey and coin-operated games apart from hanging out at the pool table. Oh, and did I mention that the tandoori prawns at the Bowlers’ Den are a must-try? They literally melt in my mouth and pack just the right punch.
Tip from Trip101 local expert
I sometimes visit Nicco Park with my mother, and I can tell you that the lazy river ride is a must for people who are not really comfortable with adventurous rides. This boat ride takes you through serene nature while you watch the world pass by. I also remember my thrilling experience at River Cave, which happens to be one of the most popular rides here. You get to see dinosaurs and volcanoes while being on a boat that takes you through a dark cave.
Where to eat
Located right above the bowling area is the Bowler’s Den eatery that serves up delicious Chinese and tandoor dishes. The eatery is immaculately clean and offers a great view of the adjacent water park.
If you don’t want a fine dining option, Nicco Park has several canteens and kiosks, serving snacks like French fries, chips, ice-creams, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Last but not the least, Nicco Park also has a food court with a seating facility and a multi-cuisine menu is available too. You will get everything from pasta to burgers to South Indian food here. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available.
Travel tips
Best time to visit
Avoid weekends if you can as the park is more crowded at that time. Also, Kolkata experiences monsoon from June to August, so it’s best to avoid the park as rain may put a dampener on your plans. The months of October to March are ideal for visiting the park as the weather is pleasant. From April, as summer sets in, it gets unbearably hot and humid, so the outdoors are best avoided.
Photography
You are allowed to click photographs in the park.
No outside food allowed
Nicco Park strictly follows the no outside food and no plastic use policies.
Wheelchair-accessibility
Visitors in a wheelchair will not face any issues as the entrance and most parts of the park are on flat terrain. What’s more, the park provides wheelchairs too. However, most rides are not conducive for visitors with disabilities and special needs.
Information center
The information center of the park is situated right at the entrance and will be able to provide assistance with any queries or needs. A first-aid service stall is also available, in case of emergencies.
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How to get there
Situated in Kolkata’s Salt Lake area, Nicco Park is convenient to reach both by private and public transport.
Public transport
A string of buses from all corners of the city stop right in front of the park, making it very accessible by public transport.
Private vehicle
You can easily drive down to the amusement park and driving directions are easily available.
Taxi or ride-hailing apps
You can take a local taxi or use Ola or Uber ride-hailing apps to get to Nicco Park.
Parking information
Parking is easily available for your vehicle at the attraction. Ample parking space ensures a hassle-free experience.
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How to get tickets
The best way to purchase tickets to the park is by visiting the official website, where you will get a detailed summary of ticket prices. Buy the ticket of your choice and once purchased, you will receive an SMS or e-mail confirming your payment. Save money by buying tickets online and take advantage of various deals and packages.
Alternatively, you can purchase tickets at the counters at the entrance of the park.
Nicco Park information
Address: Jheel Meel, Salt Lake Bypass, HM Block, Sector IV, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700106
Opening hours: 10:30am - 6:30pm (daily)
Official website: Nicco Park
Department of tourism: Visit West Bengal
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