College Discounts, Alcohol & More: Here's Why Imagica Is Still Fun As An Adult

Imagica- Eya Eya Eya. Love the jingle of this one-of-a-kind theme park in Khopoli? Join the gang! One is never too old for Imagica. An amusement theme park along with an exclusive water park area and a Novotel hotel, this place has something for people across all walks of life. Here’s a handful of reasons why we think you and your gang would really enjoy a trip to Imagica.

Lucky for some, Imagica has great rates for college students – all you need is your current year student ID. There are plenty of student offers which cover everything from a regular ticket to an express ticket + meal package. The cheapest tickets to the Theme Park are available on Tuesdays – with the added bonus of the park being less crowded with families and boisterous kids. What more could you want?

Imagica is 80 – 85 km away from Pune, which is approx an 1 hr and 30 mins – 2 hrs by car via the Expressway or the Old Highway. There’s an Imagica bus service from Pune for INR 599/person (pick-up and return) with 5 locations and timings for your convenience.

You could turn it into a road trip with your squad! Or, you could even go one step further and book a ‘Ghar Se Ghar Tak’ Travel + Ticket + Meal package, which makes sense if you’re a group of four to six friends.

Let’s be honest, you know your inner child is secretly *dying* to sit on those rides and scream your heart out, even though you’ve got to act nonchalant and cool on the outside. Remember all those times you wanted to go to a theme park as a kid, but couldn’t? Well, nobody can stop you now – plus, you’re {hopefully} tall enough to go on all the rides at Imagica. Yay!

You’ll get a few giggles out of the family-friendly attractions like Alibaba Aur Chalis Chor and Mr. India {yes, based on the ’80s Bollywood movie} but trust us – the best is yet to come. Nothing beats a natural adrenalin rush like the one you’ll get riding Nitro {which we’ve heard is a young person favourite}, Dare 2 Drop, or the Scream Machine – all of which will have you lining up for round two! Just remember not to eat or drink beforehand, or you’ll be barfing all over your besties.

There are 5 restaurants that cater to almost every craving, of which 3 serve alcohol. Wind down with a drink and some nibbles at Arrmada (a fan favourite), hunker down on a good ol’ burger and fries at the Red Bonnet American Diner, or dive into juicy kebabs and more, at the Zeze Bar+Grill.

In addition to the thrilling rides, Imagica also boasts a fleet of entertainers. From B-boyers and BMX bikers, to magicians and acrobats – we think they’d all make an interesting photo-op for Instagram. Stay for the parade at 5:30pm, which features music and performances by many of the quirky Imagica characters.

Novotel Imagica is an exclusive 5-star hotel behind the theme park that is known for its luxury amenities, excellent park-facing rooms, and scrumptious buffets. You can check into the hotel for the weekend so that you can visit the amusement park on day one day and the water park, the next day. They have plush rooms for you to relax and rejuvanate. 

Carry a battery pack for your phone, as charging points are scarce. Wear the right gear as per the weather – windcheaters, hats, umbrellas, etc. and make sure to wear comfy shoes.