RAJARHAT ECO TOURISM PARK

RAJARHAT ECO TOURISM PARK

India, currently, has a population of about 1.2 billion people. More and more people have been migrating to metros, cities, and urban tracts. With pollution and lack of greenery and growing concrete jungles becoming a growing concern, promotion of eco-tourism could be the saviour that brings both tourism money and saves our cities. That is perhaps what the West Bengal administration thought when they initiated work on the Eco tourism park at New Town-Rajarhat, one of Kolkata’s upcoming plush locales. Inaugurated on 29 December 2012, by the CM of the state, Mamata Banerjee, Eco park, Rajarhat is a 480-acre park that showcases the rich natural and cultural heritage of the state. The park has come to be known as Prakriti Tirtha (Nature pilgrimage), an apt description of the conjunction of various ecological zones. It is currently Kolkata’s most popular attraction, picnic spot, and recreational area.

Getting There

Address: Eco Tourism Park, Major Arterial Rd, Action Area II, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700156.

Phone – 033 2706 4010

Distance from airport – About 10 kilometres
Distance from Ultadanga – 13.6 kilometres
Distance from Chingrihata – 10.8 kilometres
Eco Park, New Town, is an up and coming locality. With more and more businesses in Kolkata relocating to New Town, there are more buses and coaches connecting the park with the rest of the city.  Despite all the bus services, taxis are still the easiest way of getting to Eco Park and if it is a family or group outing this may be quite an economical option as well.

Eco Park Major Attractions

Rose Garden – A large park that is dedicated to growing different varieties of roses from across the world. These flowers bloom through the year making it a key attraction.

Butterfly Park – A centre where hundreds of different kinds of butterflies are cultivated. Visitors can set some free for a charge. This is an activity enjoyed by people of all ages.
Music Fountain – A spectacular fountain set to music is located in the park. At sundown the music and lights show is a crowd puller

Food Park – The food park offers a wonderful café and dining experience in the midst of the surrounding natural beauty.

Banglar Haat – The Banglar Haat area in the park is an enclosure that showcases the cottage industries and culture of rural Bengal. All the produce from these industries may be bought here.

Baul Gram – The bauls form the core of Bengal’s rich song and dance culture. The Baul Gram of the Eco Park is a great place to enjoy live baul performances.

Shilpi Kuthi – The artisan’s cottages are beautiful inspired cottages that make for a beautiful view.

Cottages and Conference Hall – The individual cottages and the conference hall on a small island in the middle of the 200-acre jheel (lake) is available for corporates and for individual ceremonies. The glass house in this island is also a major attraction.

Shishu Kendra – A children’s entertainment centre called Shishu Kendra is a great attraction for families with small children

Ayurvedic Spa – The Ayurvedic spa at the park offers a number of ayurvedic services and treatments for the holistic well being of visitors.



Facilities

The Eco Park of New Town, Rajarhat, is best known for the numerous facilities it offers its visitors. These include a large parking facility in the park area for visitor’s vehicles and food kiosks at various places for families to buy food since outside food is now allowed. Golf carts are available for transport inside the park as well. The park also allows for online ticket booking for its Eco walks. The authorities offer a number of discounts and facilities for school and group bookings. Eco Park, New Town is now a famous venue for day outings and school excursions.




Eco Park Timings:

Tuesday to Saturday – 12 noon to 7.30 p.m.

Sunday and Public Holidays – 11 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Monday closed











Eco Park Entry Fee

– INR 20 per head. Ticket counter closes at 6.30 p.m.
Recreational activities

Activity                             INR      Duration
Angling                            1500          —
Archery.                           50      5 arrows
Baby Cycling                   50     30 minutes
Bird watching                 10       —
Bull riding                        30     2 falls
Butterfly release.  50       —
Cruise                                150.   40 minutes
Cycling                             150     30 minutes
Duo cycling                       100     per couple 20 minutes
Ebyke                               200     20 minutes
Eco Cart                              50     Counter 1 to Children’s Park
Floating Pontoon                100     One round of lake (about 30 minutes)
Gaming Zone                       50     30 minutes
High Speed Boat               100     One round of lake (about 30 minutes)
Kayaking                          150     30 minutes
Land Zorbing.                  150     10 minutes
Laser Bumpi Boat           200.   20 minutes
Mickey Mouse                 20  20 minutes
Paddle Boat                     150  30 minutes
Paint Ball                          50         5 balls
Remote Car                      50        15 minutes
Rifle Shooting                  50.   10 shots
Roller Skates                    50  30 minutes
Family Shikara 200           4 people 30 minutes
Trampoline                       20        15 minutes
Water Cycling                  100       20 minutes
Water Zorbing                 150       10 minutes




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