Eco Park Kolkata: Experience Kayaking, Boating, Shooting And More Here

While you're in Kolkata, exploring every nook and corner, do not leave out Newtown, Rajarhart!  While exploring Kolkata's many must-try restaurants, landmarks, and attractions, you should  also spare a day at Eco Park.

Being the largest park in Kolkata, Eco Park is the newest attraction in New Town, Action Area II. The entire park will take nearly four to six hours for you to stroll around. And a few more hours if you want to take part in each and every activity they offer. Honestly speaking, you can also plan an entire weekend around Eco Park, and you still would need another day or two to tick everything off the list.

But, just so you don’t miss anything out, take a pause and read this to know more!

Planning to get those steps in? We’ve got you. Try a morning walk in your sneakers and gym clothes around Eco Park. Covering more than 480 acres, the park features a variety of leisure activities, beautiful wetlands, and lush botanical gardens. From locals who live around Newtown to tourists, everyone visits the park for all it has to offer. But there’s also a catch. If you really enjoyed getting your early morning fix here, you can pay a monthly subscription of INR 750. 

Timing in Summer: Monday to Sunday, 6 AM to 8 AM 

Timing in Winter: Monday to Sunday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM 

Contact: +91-(0)33-2706-4010, +91-(0)33-2962-3274 (Sri Tapash Mazumder, Manager)

Price: Monthly subscription: INR 750, Annual subscription: INR 9,000. Registration fee is INR 200.

LBB Tip: You can enter from Gate No. 2 if you plan to take a morning walk.

Really enjoy riding bicycles and want to experience the thrill of flying through the air? How about riding a bicycle in tandem around Eco Park? To get a kick at Eco Park, grab a spot on the Duo Cycling! Double the number of individuals equals double the power and of course, fun. 

Timing: 12 PM to 7:30 PM. Booking counter closes at 6:30 PM.

Price: INR 150 per duo for 30 minutes.

How To Get There: It is near the "May I Help You Booth" No. 1, Butterfly Garden, and Terracotta Temple. 

Adventurers will love the Eco Park Speed Boat Ride. A fast-paced, winding journey across the park's lakes is provided by the boat. The lake's waters have a peculiar bluish and greenish colour. Get glimpses golden hour on the water as you speed through, making the entire ride even more aesthetically pleasing with the right amounts of adrenaline boost!

Timing: 12 PM to 6 PM. Booking counter closes at 5:30 PM

Price: INR 100 per person. 

Capacity: 8 people per boat.

Did your plans for the Goan Cruise fall through? Simply reserve a seat on the Goan Cruise Santa Monica while you're at Eco Park to experience the whole thing! A double-decker cruise with a range of food and beverages through Eco Park. Instagram pictures that are drenched in golden hour? Yes and yes. It's ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, enjoyable evenings with close friends, family get-togethers, and even a special date night for two. Its unquestionable charm stems from its elegance and simplicity, so book your spot asap!

Timing: 12 PM to 6 PM. Booking counter closes at 5:30 PM.

Price: INR 100 per person for 30-40 minutes. INR 5000 per hour for special events if the group is less than 40 people. 

Where:  Near Gate No. 2, Jetty No. 1

When unsure, shoot an arrow—Hawkeye effortlessly gets it perfect. Or maybe you want to channel your inner Katniss Everdeen? Regardless, it sounds like a lot of fun to experience archery firsthand! Embrace your inner archery skills at Eco Park. 

Timing: 12 PM to 7:30 PM. Counter closes at 6:30 PM.

Price: INR 70 for five arrows per person.

Imagine your world is turned upside down while you're inside a lightweight zorb-inflated bubble. It feels frightful at first, then brilliant. The acceleration and speed are a mental rush. Try land zorbing alone or with a partner; it's the most enjoyable activity you can do in a single day. It's as if you're in a massive washing machine, with only the soapy bubbles required. Take in all of eco park as you swoop up and down and go spinning from the zorb's side to side. 

Time: 12 PM to 7: 30 PM. Counter closes at 6:30 PM.

Price: INR 150 per head for 30 minutes.

Where: Near to Gate no. 1

Eco Park has a very basic rifle shooting range where you can test your shooting skills. This enjoyable game will teach you how to grip the rifle and how to shoot with more visual precision. With a little perseverance, you can easily get a flawless shot instead of settling for a mediocre one. 

Timing: 12 PM to 7:30 PM. Counter closes at 6:30 PM.

Price: INR 70 for 10 bullets.

Where: Near gate no. 1.

Take advantage of Eco Park's Remote Car attraction to satisfy your urge for speed, scaling, and off-roading. For your youngsters who have always wanted to drive the remote-controlled toy cars, it's kid-friendly, safe, and just the right amount of fun! This will be a fantastic sport for people of all ages, whether you're a parent trying to get your child off the iPad, a beginner seeking a new pastime, or an experienced driver wishing to treat yourself.

Timing: 12:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Counter closes at 6:30 PM.

Bollywood, Darjeeling, and toy trains—they all go together, don't they? Everyone wants to experience the toy train experience that makes you feel like the main character in a movie, from Mere sapno ki rani from Aradhana, Pyar hua ikrar hua in Barsat, to the famous sequences of Shah Rukh Khan in Main Hoon Na and Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan in Kastomaza le from Parineeta. You can definitely attempt something quite similar at Eco Park, where you can ride the miniature blue toy train and make use of the music for your Instagram reels and videos! We promise it's just as captivating as the movie scenes!

Timing: 12 PM to 7:30. Booking counter closes at 6:30 PM.

Price: INR 150 per person for Non-AC 27-seater toy train for one round. INR 250 per person for an AC 18-seater toy train for one round. 

More powerful, more appealing, and lighter than before. Also called a Segway, this e-byke upends the notion of traditional two-wheeler proficiency with its joystick-only setup, seatless design, and wheels spread apart. The Segway is an excellent way of also guaranteeing that a gaping audience never leaves you. 

Timing: 12 PM to 7:30 PM. Counter closes at 6:30 PM.

Price: INR 150 per person for 10 minutes.

Taking children kayaking nurtures a love of the outdoors and builds their confidence on the water, making it a great way to strengthen relationships. In addition to being one of the safest and most well-liked paddling activities, kayaking is an annual pastime for many families. Kid friendly? Yes. Put on your life jackets and start paddling!

Time: 12 PM to 6 PM. Booking counter closes at 5:30 PM.

Price: INR 150 per person for 30 minutes.

You can take the buses that travel to Newtown or Unitech to get to Eco Park from Ultadanga or the airport side. You can choose buses that travel via Narkelbagan to the airport from the EM bypass side. The CTC bus C8 departs from the Tollygunge bus depot and travels straight to Eco Tourism Park.

Timings: 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Closed on Mondays

Entry Fee: INR 30 for adults, INR 20 for kids

Google Rating: 4.5/5