With the vacation season approaching, families everywhere are due for a break or timeout, and what better place than a water park? To this day, water parks have remained a primary source of entertainment for all families that have decided on a last minute outing – whether it was for a day or two.
Hence began the rapid development of water parks in India, in every major city and almost every urban area. Imagine being able to run around acres of land, not worrying about the heat for a complete minute, only because you know you can jump into water at any point you feel like.
Don’t while away your time wishing you could be out enjoying what life has to offer when you could be splashing about in some of India’s best water themed parks. Pack some sunscreen, a bathing suit, and your favourite music and make a road trip out of this, to travel to whichever park entices you.
This is a perfect getaway idea for those who can’t afford to spend the time or money on a long trip or even a full weekend escape. Trust us, these waterparks are worth the money. Here are 20 of the best water theme parks in India, so you can find the one nearest to you and spend a day with your family and friends, having fun.
Here are the Top Water Parks in India:
1) Water Kingdom, Mumbai
EsselWorld is an amusement park based in Gorai, a village in the metropolitan city Mumbai. Although Gorai is popularly known for being a part of Dharavi Bhet, EsselWorld and Water Kingdom have grown to be what it is recognised for. It was established in 1989.
Since its inception, its subsidiary, Water Kingdom has grown to be Asia’s largest water theme park and is globally recognised as one of the best. The park is owned and maintained by EsselWorld Leisure Pvt.
Ltd. EsselWorld along with its counterparts, one of which includes Water Kingdom are stretched over 64 acres of land. Together, they have achieved the status of one of the largest amusement parks and the largest water park in Asia.
It is a family-friendly water park featuring high-speed slides, lazy rivers, wave pools and many other attractions for children. They also offer different packages for students and work groups, and encourage team building exercises for the same.
This ensures that apart from being a family destination, even adults with a purpose of learning while having fun can opt for this park. The packages are available at special concessions and varying rates.
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2) Wonderla Kochi, Kochin
Wonderla Kochi was formerly known as Veega Land, which in its time was one of the best water theme parks in India. When Wonderla took over, it only enhanced the experience that Veega Land provided, thus maintaining both their reputations.
The large amusement park features many dry and wet rides, including options for children. They even play 3D films. With more than 50 water rides, the experience is sure to thrill you, or if you choose to relax in the lazy pool, that is your call too.
They pride themselves on being the Amazement Park, since all their rides are exhilarating. The peak season in this park is usually the last week of August and first week of September, and the time around Christmas. They even have a calendar attached to help plan the trip.
Their prices vary through the year – during the regular season as opposed to the busy season and weekdays as opposed to weekends. Additionally, they sell fastrack tickets in limited numbers. These tickets allow the customer to pass by with a shorter wait time.
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3) Wonderla Bangalore, Bangalore
Wonderla in Bangalore is the largest branch of the Wonderla water theme park franchise. This park is the counterpart of the one in Kochi, with almost the same rules, features, and attractions. Bangalore however, has more rides, totalling up to over 60.
The food served in the park is served as part of a package, but is definitely worth the price you pay. It is widely regarded as the ideal place for anybody that requires a break.
The peak season here is generally the middle of October and the last two weeks of December, till early January. They even have a calendar attached to help plan the trip. Their prices vary through the year – during the regular season as opposed to the busy season and weekdays as opposed to weekends.
Additionally, they sell fastrack tickets in limited numbers. These tickets allow the customer to pass by with a shorter wait time.
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4) GRS Fantasy Park, Mysore
GRS Fantasy Park is the only amusement cum water theme park that is situated in or around Mysore, and is nearest to the city – located on 15 minutes away. It is on the Mysore-Bangalore highway and hence easily accessible by road. The 40 acres of greenery and rides are the main attraction and call for families to enjoy.
They provide special school and college concessional packages. They even have a virtual 5D experience at just INR 40. They also provide swimsuits available for rent. It has multiple playgrounds, slides, rides, and even carousels.
5) Wet N Joy Water Park, Lonavala
Wet N Joy Water Park has attractions like serpentine rides, a wave pool, a tubing river, and many eateries. They also have deals for groups like corporate and social groups, college and school groups, and arrangements through travel agents.
Two of their main affordable options are the Tuesday Treats and Thursday Bonanza – both of which are priced at INR 650, exclusive of taxes. From family rides to thrill rides, they have everything guaranteed for a fun day out.
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6) Queens Land, Chennai
Spread across 70 acres and around half an hour away from Chennai, Queens Land has a total of 51 rides, most of them accessible by everybody. Queens Land in Chennai proves to be one of the best water themed parks in South India. The Super Waves ride is one of the most visited rides in the park and the place is widely loved by people because of its proximity to the city and affordability. The swimming park opens in the morning and remains open through most of the day, like the other water rides.
7) Fun N Food Village, New Delhi
A member of the World Water Park Association, USA, Fun N Food Village offers a large collection of water sports and water slides for people of all age groups.
Their primary aim is on modern recreational facilities of international standards, and also upholds their status by providing quality food for the breaks after all the fun in the water.
There are many water rides that are loved by all the visitors, mainly the swimming pools. Like the name suggests, this place ensures both fun and quality food!
8) Nicco Park, Kolkata
Nicco Park is an amusement park based in Salt Lake City, Kolkata. It provides family-friendly recreational activities as well as educative entertainment. Since it was opened, it has been called the Disneyland of West Bengal.
It is also very affordable since the amount you pay for a ticket gives you entry as well as access to the main park and the water park, Wet-O-Wild.
9) Fun World Amusement Park, Bangalore
Fun World Amusement Park has two sectors – Fun World, for dry rides and Water World, for water rides. The amusement park is open for longer than the water park, and the combo offer ticket for entry to both is ₹1200. A ticket for a child below the age of 3 is ₹500.
Water World is home to some of Bangalore’s premium water rides like the Cyclone, Tornado, and Boomerang. They also have the Lazy River for a relaxing time. Swimming suits are complementary with a locker facility.
10) Funcity Water Park, Chandigarh
Wunder Water, Funcity’s water theme branch is one of the biggest in the region and has six landing pools, one activity pool, one wave pool and 17 water slides. They also offer membership packages, which are valid for a year or 365 days. The cost for a couple is INR 5000 and the cost for a family is INR 9000.A family here includes parents and two children for the package.
Rotating between their three main sources of business – a resort, a water park and an amusement park – they have grown to get a good reputation in the industry. The Typhoon Tunnel, Red Dragon Slide, Crazy Cruise, and Bowl Speed Slide are some of the most loved rides and must visits.
11) Worlds of Wonder, Noida
The water park at Worlds of Wonder is closed during the winter season, so ticket prices are subject to change. For the amusement park however, the prices range from ₹249 to ₹749, depending on whether it’s a child, adult, senior citizen, or defence person. The water park is ranked as one of the best places to visit while in Noida.
Nylon and lycra are mandatory for using the facilities in the water park, so be sure to pack some! They also host events and have packages for schools and corporations. The water park is segregated into 4 zones and has all kinds of rides ranging from Free Falling to Raft Rides to Lazy Rivers.
12) Funtasia Island, Patna
Funtasia Island in Patna is one of the most affordable water parks in the list. However, it is closed during the winters because of the unsuitable weather conditions and usually reopens around mid February, right in time for when the weather begins heating up. It is the first water theme park in Patna and has amenities that kids and adults can use and enjoy.
Entry for children below 3 feet is free. They also host corporate parties and other functions, with a restaurant to cater to the customers. They pride themselves on the fact that their water rides imported from China, hence assuring an international quality and standard of fun.
13) Aquatica Water Park, Kolkata
Aquatica Water Park is East India’s best water park, spread across 17 acres of land. The facilities offered by the park include a hotel to stay in and a multi-cuisine restaurant. With rides like the Jungle Safari, Black Hole, Wave Pool, Niagara Falls, Raft Slide and the fun Aqua Dance, you will never have a bad day here!
14) Splash Water Park, Delhi
Splash the Water Park has more than one branch across India, but the one in Delhi is the largest and most visited park of them all. Spread across 5 acres of land, it is thought to be the best water themed park in North Delhi. From big water rides to small ones for children, they prove to provide a great time for families and friends alike, and it is an ideal location to escape the humdrum or busy city life.
15) Adlabs Imagica, Pune
This Mykonos-themed water park located in Pune, has everything from shopping to food to fun water slides and rides. It is one of the best water parks in India, and has some of the most exciting rides the world can offer! They also provide special deals and packages like that of Wat-a-Wednesday, which give the option to avail the tickets at special prices and rates at a concession.
16) MGM Dizzee World, Chennai
The ticket prices are for the ‘jumbo package’, which include all rides – both dry and water based. As part of the water theme park, their main attractions and rides include Water Coaster, Wave Swinger, Tora Spin, and a swimming pool.
The park also entertains the visitors with their amphitheatre screenings. It recently opened a snow park.
17) Ocean Park, Hyderabad
Like most other water parks, they have packages available too. For schools, a minimum of 30 students are required. Their water rides like Tube Slide, Tilting Bucket, Floating Bridge, Wide Slide, Water Screen, and Floating Bridge are the main attraction. They also provide restaurant services with an attached bakery.
18) Appu Ghar, Gurgaon
One of India’s first amusement parks, Appu Ghar, is a beach-themed water park in Gurgaon, spread across a million square feet. Recently, it came to be known as Oysters Water Park owing to new water parks with more modern names coming up.
It first started business nearly thirty years ago, and has expanded to a few other cities. Soon, it will expand to Jaipur. With the launch of Oysters they also launched additional services and products.
This advancement also included a mall and food court. It has 15 water rides and banquet facilities for up to 3500 guests. Although it is on the pricier side, guests have reviewed that it is worth the money. Spanned over ten acres, the main attraction centres around the theme of the water park – that of a rainforest.
19) Crescent Water Park, Sehore
Located less than 2 kilometres away from the main town of Sehore, this water park emits the aura of a recreational area rather than just that of a water park. With hospitality being a main concern, they also ensure that guests are well-fed from their top-notch restaurant.
They cater to their customers according to their needs and go over everything from food to fun! Here, the main attraction is the Honey Infinity Pool, which serves for an iconic view.
Imagine looking over the city line from the comfort of a pool. The park also features the longest pool in Central India, an amenity that pulls people and makes them crave for a visit here. They even have a conference room and hotel rooms for overnight bookings.
20) Dreamworld Water Park, Thrissur
One of the best water parks in South India, Dreamworld has gone on to build some of the most unique infrastructures for a water park. Located against the backdrop of one of the largest waterfalls in Kerala; this park attracts many families because of its accommodating and friendly environment.
It is also recommended for school trips and visits with friend groups. With more than 20 water rides, the park is definitely one you should visit if you are ever in the area.
The speciality here is the Rain Dance, and they also have 3D and 5D shows played at different times during the day, so make sure you catch one during your visit there!
So this vacation, jump into your car and drive to the nearest water park from the 20 best ones in India. You know you need and deserve this break. Pack your bags, and gladly be on your way. If you feel like travelling, we guarantee you that going to any of these will give you more happiness than you would expect, and the trip will surely be worth it. Dont forget to share your experience with our readers.