1. Wonderla, Bangalore
This premier amusement park, located just 28 km from Bangalore’s city center and operated by Wonderla Holiday Limited, is renowned as the top amusement park in India, offering exceptional services and high safety standards. Many of its facilities are designed to be environmentally friendly.
Main Rides: Wonder la Bamba, Wavy and Vertical Fall, Maverick, Crazy Cars, Drop Zone
Location: Near-Rama Mandir Road, Sampangirama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Essel World, Mumbai
Opened in 1986 and sprawling over 64 acres, Essel World is recognized as the largest amusement park in India by area, attracting around 1.8 million visitors each year. It features 13 rides, including 9 thrilling rides and 9 for children, ensuring a variety of experiences.
Main Rides: Aqua dive, Hoola Loop, Crazy cups, Rio Grande Train, Happy Sky, Humunga-Kowabunga, Senior Telecombat, Big Apple, Thunder, Caterpillar
Location: Gorai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Wonderla, Kochi
This was the first amusement park established by Wonderla Holidays, originally named Veegaland until its rebranding in April 2011.
Main Rides: Wonder la Bamba, Wavy and Vertical Fall, Maverick, Crazy Cars, Drop Zone
Location: In Pallikkara, about 15 kilometers from Kochi, Kerala
Adlabs Imagica
Covering 300 acres with an investment of 1,650 crores, Adlabs Imagica is India’s first international-standard theme park. It boasts 26 attractions, including 5 themed restaurants, a 300-room hotel, and a water park, providing a complete entertainment experience.
Main Rides: Rollercoaster, 4D Stimulation ride, theme restaurants, Nitro, Humpty’s Fall, Bump It Boats, Rajasaurus River Adventure
Location: Khopoli, halfway between Mumbai and Pune, just off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Maharashtra
Ramoji Film City
This vast film studio is the backdrop for thousands of Indian films and features theme parks and entertainment areas for the public. Located 25 kilometers from Hyderabad, it is the largest integrated film city in the world, spanning 1666 acres.
What to see: Natural and artificial attractions
Location: Near Sanghi School, Anaspur Village, Hayathnagar Mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Nicco Park
Established in 1991 in Salt Lake City, Kolkata, Nicco Park is operated by Nicco Parks and Resorts Limited. It offers family-friendly recreation and educational entertainment across 16 hectares (40 acres) and is open daily from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM.Owner: Joint Sector Company between Nicco and the government of West Bengal
Main Rides: Water Chute, Tilt-a-Whirl, River Cave Ride, Toy Train, Cable Car
Location: Sector IV, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal
Aquatica
Since its opening in 1999, Aquatica has been a popular water park covering 17 acres in Hathgachchia, West Bengal. It features attractions like “Surf Racer,” “Black Hole,” and “Tornado,” along with numerous water slides.
Operating hours: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Main Rides: Niagara Falls, Wave Pool, Tornado, Aqua Dance Floor, Black Hole
Location: Kochpukur, Hathgachchia, West Bengal
Tikuji-Ni-Wadi, Mumbai
This amusement park, water park, and resort opened in 1981 and spans 8 hectares in Thane, near Mumbai. It operates daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Main Rides: Spin coaster, UFO Cycle, Climbing Car, Worm Coaster, Animal Kingdom
Location: Manpada Village, Chitalsar, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra
Snow World, Hyderabad
This ice-themed amusement area, established in 2004, features a large room covered in ice and spans 8,094 sq meters. It is open to the public 364 days a year from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
What’s there: 200 tonnes of artificial snow at a chilling 0°C
Location: Bharath Seva Ashram Marg, Near Expotel Hotel, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Queens Land, Chennai
Queens Land is the premier amusement park in Chennai, featuring 53 types of rides, including 2 roller coasters. Established in 2003, it covers 70 acres in Poonamallee, Chennai.
Main Rides: Himalayan Water Ride, Free Fall Tower, Octopus, Bumper cars
Location: Bangalore Trunk Road, Palanjur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Main Rides: Wonder la Bamba, Wavy and Vertical Fall, Maverick, Crazy Cars, Drop Zone
Location: Near-Rama Mandir Road, Sampangirama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
