Nicco Park is an amusement park located in Jheel Meel, Sector – IV of Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The park was created to attract tourists to the state by providing family-friendly recreation as well as educative entertainment. Nicco Park opened on 13 October 1991 and has since been referred to as the Disneyland of West Bengal. Presently, the 40 acre park is home to over 35 different attractions and has served over 24 million customers. Nicco Park also provides a “green” environment.
Concept and Construction
The concept of an amusement park in Kolkata began with the 300th anniversary of the recorded founding of Kolkata (then Calcutta).While planning was under way for the tricentennial celebrations by the ruling State Government, Rajive Kaul, the current Chairman of Nicco Group, was in the US on a family holiday to Disneyland. As per the story, when Kaul returned, there was an inquiry as to why he left for America when he was very much required back home for the planning process. Supposedly, Rajive replied, “I’d gone to see if I could create a Disneyland here.” What at first seemed to be just an excuse to justify his absence actually materialized to a joint venture with the West Bengal government.
Educational Recreation
Nicco Park’s educative recreational initiative is the concept that families should not only have a fun-filled experience but also have learned something during their time at the park. The grounds were designed to provide for educational recreation, and are dotted with displays. The entrance of every ride offers explanations of the scientific principles behind the working of the rides. The park’s Solar Energy Village has been set up to demonstrate the functions of various non-conventional energy sources in community life. In keeping with its green theme, a greenhouse is also run by the Indo American Hybrid Seeds Ltd. selling various types of plants.
NICCO PARK IS OPEN 365 DAYS EXCEPT ON HOLI
Gate: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Rides : 10:15 AM to 05:45 PM
Water Park Entry : 10:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Facilities : 10:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Contact Details
Nicco Parks & Resorts Limited
A Joint Sector Company with GoWB (WBIDC & WBTDC)
CIN: L92419WB1989PLC046487
Jheel Meel, Sector IV
Salt Lake City,
Kolkata – 700 106
INDIA
Phone: 033-66285509, 033-66285564
E-Mail: niccopark@niccoparks.com
Entry Ticket
Rs. 300.00 per head (Includes 13 Specified Rides & Attractions in the Main Park – Toy Train, Family Carousal, Mirror Maze, Caterpillar, MIG21, Eiffel Tower, Merry Go Round, Water Merry Go Round, Children’s Corner, Flume Ride @ Children Corner, Pirate Ship, Crazy Tea Party Ride, Vortex. Shows & Games are not included in the Entry Fee.
Rs.850.00 per head (Includes all Rides & Attractions in the Main Park) + Water Park.
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