Apart from its striking temples and structures reminding of Holkar Dynasty that ruled Indore for a long period, there are many parks dotting the entire city. These beautiful and plush parks in Indore are a perfect respite from the humdrum of bustling city life. They are the place where Indorites relax and rejuvenate.
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Popular Parks in Indore:
There are many parks in Indore where people love to spend their leisure time with family and especially with kids. These parks are the ideal spots to enjoy and relax in the serenity of nature.Pipliyapala Regional Park:
This park is also called Regional Park or Indore Regional Park. It is a beautiful park offering the much deserved tranquility to the residents of Indore. It encloses mesmerizing Bio Diversity Garden, French Garden, Jumping Jet fountain, Maze, Mist Fountain, and Artist’s Village for alluring the visitors. It also has an amphitheatre for the entertainment and colored fountains glittering up in nights.Source: Flickr
This park is developed by Indore Development Authority and it covers 41 hectares of land full of greenery. The Pipliyapala Lake adds to the scenic beauty of this park and the recently launched boating facility in this lake has made this place even more enjoyable for the people. This facility has been provided by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department and it encompasses options of enjoying the water ride on a pedal boat, jetty, water scooter, or Jalapari.
Location: Near Choithram Square, Indore.
Opens: All days except Tuesday
Timings: 11 Am to 9 PM
Ticket for Park: Rs. 25 for adults, Rs. 10 for children
Ticket for Boating: Rs. 60 to Rs. 800 depending upon the ride.
Nehru Park:
Kamala Nehru Park or Indore Zoological Garden is a vast park spanning on 4000 sq km. The Indore Zoo, as it is popularly known as, houses a large variety of animal and birds. It has species like Himalayan Bear, White Tiger, and some other rare animals.It is a beautiful park having River Khan on one side and a small children’s park on the other one. It is developed as a center for reproduction, conservation, and security of these animals in a natural habitat. For entertainment of the visitors, Nehru Park also has pony rides, buggy rides, camel and elephant rides.
Location: AB Road midway Naulakha and Chhawani.
Opens: All days
Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM
Tickets: Rs.100/ person
Theme or Amusement Parks in Indore:
There are many amusement parks in Indore which are flocked especially during the weekends. They are visited by the residents as well as tourists coming to this city due to the fun that they offer to them.Mayanks Blue Water Park
It is a small water park located on the outskirts of city. It has decent slides and is a delightful retreat from blistering summer heat.Address: Bicholi Mardana, Kanadia Road, Indore- 452016
Phone: 0731- 5084259
Opens: All days except Sundays
Timings: 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tafreeh Agro Park
It is a working farm spread over 40 acres on the region of Malwa Plateau. It is a place that takes you to a rustic lifestyle where you can enjoy boating in the Pokhar, ride a bullock cart or tractor, and enjoy various nature sports as well. An ideal picnic spot, it is a place where you can simply relax and enjoy fresh farm grown food.Address: Dhar Road, Post Sirpur, Village Sinhasa, Indore
Phone: 0731- 2892168
Safari Activity Park
It is the perfect place for adventure loving people who can enjoy high and low rope courses in this park.It is a serene park located outside the city and having delightful activities like rain dance, splash pool, mud run, artificial climbing, camping with campfire, and obstacle races to name a few of them.
Address: MSJ Estate, Lasudia Parmar, Indore-453771
Phone: 0731- 4095901
Shell City:
Sprawled over 22 acres landscape, it is the first water park in Indore. It boasts of many thrilling rides for adventure and perfect enjoyment. The staff is also very courteous in this park which has complete entertainment packages suited to all age groups.Address: Bakhtawar Ram Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Indore-452018
Phone: 0731- 4035970
Address: Near Singrauli Gram, Khandwa Road, Indore-452017
Phone: 0731- 2309556
Other Gardens and Amusement Parks in Indore are:
Agarwal Mini Appu Ghar
Address: 429 Kalani Nagar, Bijasan Road, Indore - 452005
Phone: 0731- 2621561
Meghdoot Upvan
Address: Vijay Nagar, Indore