47 places to discover
Allen Forest Zoo, also known as Kanpur Zoological Park, is a large zoological park located inside the Allen Forest in Nawabganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1971, it is one of the oldest and largest zoos in India, spread over 76.56 hectares of natural forest. It is known for its open, moated enclosures, natural lake, botanical garden and diverse collection of mammals, birds and reptiles.
Amarabati Park is a well-maintained public park located in New Digha, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Developed and maintained by the Digha Sankarpur Development Authority, it features a large lake with boating facilities, landscaped gardens, and recreational amenities. Situated close to New Digha Beach, the park is a popular family destination offering toy train rides, ropeway, and picnic spots within a clean, green environment.
Bal Vatika is a dedicated children's park located on the western side of Kankaria Lake in Maninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Developed as part of the Kankaria Lakefront redevelopment by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, it is a popular family recreation area within the larger lakefront complex. The park features play areas, a mirror house, toy train station, boating facilities and landscaped gardens, offering entertainment and leisure activities for children and families visiting Kankaria Lake.
Central Park is a well-maintained urban public park located in the Dwaraka Nagar area near RTC Complex in central Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Developed and maintained by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation and Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority, it is a popular recreational space for residents and visitors. The park features landscaped gardens, walking tracks, a musical fountain, toy train and children's play areas, serving as a green leisure hub in the busy city centre.
Chennai Rail Museum is a railway heritage museum located on New Avadi Road near the Integral Coach Factory in Perambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2002 by the Integral Coach Factory, it preserves the history of Indian Railways with a focus on Southern Railway. The museum displays vintage steam locomotives, historic coaches, and indoor galleries with photographs, models and artefacts. A toy train ride and landscaped outdoor exhibits make it an educational attraction.
Children's Nutrition Park is a nutrition-themed children's park located in Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Narmada district, Gujarat, near the Statue of Unity. Inaugurated in 2020, it is designed to educate children about healthy eating, nutrition and wellness through interactive exhibits, a toy train ride and gamified learning zones. Spread across themed stations, the park combines recreation with education and is part of the integrated tourism complex developed around the Statue of Unity.
Coonoor Heritage Railway Station is a historic station in Coonoor, The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, serving the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Built in 1899 during the British colonial period, it lies on the Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam (Ooty) line. The station is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mountain Railways of India and is noted for its colonial-era architecture, heritage character and scenic hill-station setting.
Dumna Nature Reserve is a 1058-hectare protected forest and ecotourism park located about 10 km southeast of Jabalpur city near Dumna Airport in Madhya Pradesh. Centered around the Dumna Lake reservoir, it conserves dry deciduous forest, wildlife and bird habitat. Managed as an ecotourism site by the Madhya Pradesh Ecotourism Development Board, it is notable for nature trails, boating, cycling and wildlife viewing close to the city.
Eco Park, officially Prakriti Tirtha, is a 480-acre urban park in New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal, developed by the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO). Inaugurated in December 2012 and centered around a large water body, it is considered one of India's largest urban parks. It features themed zones including replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World, Japanese Forest, Butterfly Garden, Mask Garden and extensive landscaped areas combining ecology and recreation.
Gulab Bagh, also known as Sajjan Niwas Garden, is the largest garden in Udaipur, Rajasthan, spread over 100 acres. Established in 1878 by Maharana Sajjan Singh, it features a wide variety of roses, medicinal plants, and fruit trees. The complex houses the Saraswati Library (formerly Victoria Hall Museum), a zoo, a toy train, and Kamal Talai pond. It serves as a green retreat in the heart of the city with historical and botanical significance.
Indira Gandhi Park is a large public park located in Civil Township, Rourkela, Sundargarh district, Odisha. Maintained by the Rourkela Steel Plant (SAIL), it is one of the city's main recreational green spaces. The park is known for its landscaped gardens, musical fountain, toy train, deer park and children's play areas, and serves as a popular leisure and picnic destination for residents and visitors.
Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park is a zoological park in Sector 4, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, built and maintained by Bokaro Steel Plant (SAIL). Spread over approximately 122 acres, it was constructed in the late 1980s and opened in 1989. It is the largest zoological park in Jharkhand, housing mammals, birds and reptiles, with an artificial lake, boating facility, toy train and landscaped gardens, serving as a major recreational and educational attraction.
Jubilee Nicco Amusement Park is an amusement park located inside the historic Jubilee Park in Sakchi, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Developed by Tata Steel in collaboration with Nicco Parks and Resorts Limited, it is a major family recreation destination in the steel city. Set within the 500-acre Jubilee Park complex, it features mechanical rides, a toy train, and landscaped gardens with illuminated fountains and is known for its well-maintained, visitor-friendly environment.
Kailasagiri Hill Park is a hilltop recreational park in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, situated at about 360 feet above sea level overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Developed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority, it is known for its panoramic coastal views, landscaped gardens, and a 40-foot Shiva-Parvati statue. The park offers viewpoints, ropeway, toy train and floral displays, making it a prominent leisure and sightseeing destination in the city.
Kanan Pendari Zoological Garden is a zoological park located at Sakri, about 10 km from Bilaspur city in Chhattisgarh. Spread over about 114.63 hectares of forest land, it is the largest zoo in Chhattisgarh and is managed by the Chhattisgarh Forest Department. Established in 1972, it houses tigers, leopards, bears, herbivores, birds and reptiles, and offers boating, toy train and children's park facilities.
Kankaria Lake is a large artificial lake in the Kankaria-Maninagar area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Built in 1451, it is the largest lake in the city and a major recreational hub. The lake features a 34-sided polygonal shape with a central island garden, Nagina Wadi, and a developed lakefront promenade. Surrounded by a zoo, amusement park, toy train, and gardens, it serves as a popular public space for leisure and family outings.
Kumaramangalam Park is a major public park and recreational area located in the B-Zone area of Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Developed as part of the Durgapur Steel Township, it features a large lake, landscaped gardens, boating facilities and children's attractions. It is a popular leisure spot for residents and visitors for morning walks, family outings and picnics within the planned industrial city.
Lovedale Heritage Railway Station is a small historic station on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Lovedale, near Udhagamandalam (Ooty) in the Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mountain Railways of India, it retains colonial-era architecture with wooden structures and vintage signage. Situated amid tea gardens and rolling hills, it serves as a scenic scheduled stop between Mettupalayam and Udhagamandalam and is noted for its well-preserved heritage character.
Maitri Bagh Zoo and Garden is a large zoo-cum-public park in Maroda, Bhilai, Durg District, Chhattisgarh, maintained by the Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL). Established in 1972 as a symbol of Indo-Soviet friendship, it combines a zoological park, landscaped gardens, an artificial lake and recreational facilities. It is the largest zoo in Chhattisgarh and a popular family destination offering wildlife viewing, boating, toy train rides and musical fountain shows.
Mandore Gardens is a historic heritage garden located in Mandore, approximately 9 km north of Jodhpur city in Rajasthan. Formerly the capital of Marwar and royal cremation ground for Rathore rulers, the site features elaborate cenotaphs, ancient temples, ruins of Mandore Fort, a government museum, Hall of Heroes, and lush landscaped gardens with high rock terraces.
Meghdoot Garden, also known as Meghdoot Upvan, is a large public garden in Scheme No. 54, Vijay Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Developed by the Indore Development Authority, it is one of the oldest and largest gardens in the city. Known for its lush green lawns, fountains, and toy train, it serves as a popular recreational and picnic spot for families and morning walkers.
Mirasol Lake Garden, also known as Kadaiya Lake Garden, is a landscaped lakefront park around Kadaiya Lake in Kadaiya, Nani Daman, in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Developed by the Daman Administration as a tourism and recreation project, it features gardens, walkways, a musical fountain, boating facilities and children's attractions around an artificial lake.
Mysuru Rail Museum is a railway heritage museum located on KRS Road near Mysuru Junction in Mysuru, Karnataka. Established in 1979 by Indian Railways, it is the second rail museum in India after Delhi. It displays vintage steam locomotives, historic coaches including the 1899 Maharani Saloon Carriage, inspection cars and railway artefacts that trace the history of the Mysore State Railway and Southern Railway.
Nandan Pahar is a small hill and developed recreational park on the outskirts of Deoghar in Jharkhand. Located about 3 km from the town centre, it combines a natural hillock with an amusement park, boating lake, and hilltop temple. Maintained as a family leisure destination by the tourism authorities, it is known for panoramic views of Deoghar, children's rides, and its landscaped gardens, making it a popular picnic and sightseeing spot for visitors to the temple town.
Nandanvan Nature Centre, also known as Nandanvan Jungle Safari and Zoo, is a forest department-managed nature park in Sector 39, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Spread over forested land, it combines a zoo, jungle safari, rescue centre and boating lake. Notable for its tiger safari, herbivore safari, diverse wildlife enclosures and eco-tourism facilities, it serves as a major recreational and educational wildlife destination near Raipur.
Nauka Vihar is a popular lakeside park and promenade located on the banks of Ramgarh Tal Lake in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Developed by the Gorakhpur Development Authority as part of the Ramgarh Tal beautification project, it serves as a major recreational and tourism hub for the city. The attraction features boating facilities, landscaped gardens, illuminated walkways, a toy train, and food stalls, offering scenic lake views and leisure activities in an urban setting.
Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, commonly known as Lucknow Zoo, is a 71.6-acre zoological park in central Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1921 as the Prince of Wales Zoological Gardens, it houses diverse mammals, birds and reptiles, along with an aquarium, butterfly park and botanical garden. Located in the Hazratganj area, it also contains the State Museum and is a prominent recreational and educational attraction for visitors.
Nicco Park is a large amusement park located in Jheel Meel, Sector IV, Salt Lake City, Bidhannagar, West Bengal. Opened in 1991 as a joint venture between Nicco Group and the Government of West Bengal, it is one of eastern India's oldest and most popular theme parks. Spread over 40 acres, it features over 35 rides including roller coasters, water rides, a toy train, and the Wet-O-Wild water park, attracting families and tourists year-round.
Nikku Park is a popular children's amusement park located in Adarsh Nagar, Jalandhar, Punjab. Established as a family recreation centre, it features toy train rides, swings, slides and open green spaces. The park is known for its well-maintained gardens, small boating area and affordable entry, making it a favored spot for families, school groups and local visitors seeking leisure and outdoor activities within the city near Model Town.
NTR Gardens is a 55-acre urban public park located adjacent to Hussain Sagar Lake in central Hyderabad. Named after former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao, the garden was constructed on the site of a former thermal power station and inaugurated in 2001. It features landscaped greenery, recreational facilities including a monorail and children's play areas, and serves as a popular leisure destination for families and tourists.
Ooty Lake is an artificial lake located in Udhagamandalam (Ooty) in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. Constructed in 1824 by John Sullivan, the first Collector of Coimbatore, it was formed by damming mountain streams. Set amidst eucalyptus groves and surrounded by hills, the 65-acre lake is a central tourist attraction managed by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, known for its boathouse and boating facilities.
Padmapuram Gardens is a well-maintained botanical and horticultural garden located in Araku Valley, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. Developed and maintained by the Andhra Pradesh Horticulture Department, it is known for its extensive rose garden, diverse flora, tree-top cottages and toy train. Situated amid the Eastern Ghats, the garden serves as a recreational and educational attraction showcasing native and exotic plant species in a landscaped hill-station setting.
The Puducherry Botanical Garden is a 22-acre historic garden in central Puducherry near the Old Bus Stand. Established in 1826 by French botanist G. S. Perrottet during French colonial rule, it is noted for its formal French-style layout and diverse collection of exotic and indigenous plants. The garden features heritage trees, an aquarium, musical fountain, toy train and greenhouses, serving as a major recreational and educational green space in the city.
Raja's Seat is a landscaped garden and viewpoint in Madikeri, Kodagu district, Karnataka. Located on a hilltop in the town centre, it overlooks valleys, paddy fields and forested hills of the Western Ghats. Developed as a leisure spot for the former kings of Kodagu, it is now a managed public garden known for panoramic sunset views, seasonal flowering plants and a musical fountain.
Rajiv Gandhi Park is a public urban park located on the banks of the Krishna River near Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Maintained by the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation and named after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, it is known for its landscaped gardens, mini zoo, musical fountain and children's play areas. The park offers river and barrage views and serves as a popular recreational and family leisure destination in the city.
Rakh Bagh Park is a large historic public park located on Mall Road in central Ludhiana, Punjab. Developed during the British period, it is one of the city's oldest and most popular green spaces. Maintained by the Municipal Corporation Ludhiana, the park features landscaped lawns, tree-lined pathways, a jogging track, children's play areas and a toy train, serving as a major recreational lung for residents and visitors.
Sair Sapata is a lakeside entertainment and tourism complex on the banks of the Upper Lake (Bhojtal) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Developed by Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation, it is designed as a family recreation destination with landscaped gardens, walkways and lake views. The complex is known for its suspension bridge, toy train, musical fountain, boating facilities and food zone, offering leisure activities and evening entertainment in an urban lakefront setting.
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, commonly known as Patna Zoo, is a 153-acre zoological and botanical park located on Bailey Road in Patna, Bihar. Established in 1969 as a botanical garden and opened as a zoo in 1973, it houses over 800 animals, birds and reptiles, an aquarium, rose garden, lake and toy train. It is one of Bihar's most visited recreational and educational attractions, combining wildlife conservation, botanical display and family leisure facilities.
Sayaji Baug, also known as Kamati Baug, is a 113-acre public garden in central Vadodara, Gujarat, built in 1879 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Located near Kala Ghoda, it is the largest garden in western India and a major recreational landmark. The garden houses the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, Sardar Patel Planetarium, a zoo, floral clock, bandstand and toy train, making it a key cultural and leisure destination for residents and tourists.
Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park is a modern zoological park located near Ramgarh Tal in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Spread over about 121 acres, it was inaugurated on 27 March 2021 and is named after freedom fighter Ashfaqullah Khan. The zoo houses a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles, and features landscaped enclosures, a 7D theatre, toy train and visitor facilities, serving as a major wildlife conservation and recreation centre for eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Sivaganga Park is a municipal public park in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, located adjacent to the historic Sivaganga Tank and close to the Brihadisvara Temple. Developed as a recreational space around the large temple tank, it features landscaped gardens, a children's play area, toy train and boating facilities. The park serves as a popular leisure spot for families and visitors exploring Thanjavur's heritage area, combining green space with views of the tank and temple surroundings.
Summer Hill is a forested residential suburb of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, situated at an elevation of 2,123 meters and approximately 5 km west of the Ridge. It is one of Shimla’s seven hills and hosts the Himachal Pradesh University campus alongside historic colonial bungalows. The area is historically significant as the site where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during visits to Shimla and lies on the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla Railway line. Visitors experience quiet forest walks, heritage architecture, and views rather than formal tourist attractions.
Tilyar Lake is a large artificial lake and tourist complex located on Delhi Road, about 5 km from Rohtak city in Haryana. Spread over 132 acres, it is maintained by Haryana Tourism and includes a lake, extensive gardens, and the Rohtak Zoo (Tilyar Mini Zoo). Notable for boating, picnicking, and family recreation, it is one of Rohtak's most popular leisure destinations, offering green lawns, islands, and views of the water.
Troika Park is an urban public park located in the Bidhannagar area near City Centre in Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Developed and maintained by the Asansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA), it is known for landscaped gardens, musical fountain, toy train and children's play areas. The park serves as a popular recreational and family leisure destination for residents and visitors near Durgapur City Centre and offers boating and evening illumination attractions.
VOC Park, officially V.O. Chidambaranar Park, is a large urban public park and mini-zoo in central Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, near Gandhipuram and Coimbatore Junction. Managed by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, it is notable for its landscaped gardens, children's play areas, toy train, aquarium and small zoo housing birds, reptiles and mammals. It serves as a popular family recreation and morning walk destination in the city.
Wadali Talao is a historic reservoir located on Chandur Railway Road in Amravati, Maharashtra. Constructed in the 18th century during the Maratha Empire to supply fresh water to the city, it now serves as a popular recreational spot featuring a garden and boating facilities. The site is also an ecological landmark with a bamboo project and adjacent zoo, attracting families and locals for evening outings and cultural rituals.
Wonders Park is a 30-acre urban park in Sector 19A, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, developed by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and inaugurated in 2012. It features miniature replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World, an artificial lake, jogging and cycling tracks, children’s play areas, and an open-air amphitheater. The park serves as a recreational green space for residents and visitors, combining landscaped gardens with educational monuments and family-friendly amenities.