Are you planning for a weekend holiday in Kerala with your family and friends? Do you have in mind a trip filled with fun, freedom, and adventure? Amusement parks in Kerala are the best holiday destinations for you where you can enjoy a variety of rides, water games, and attractions.
Amusement parks are designed to fascinate people of all ages. Since most of these amusement parks have the facilities for wave pools, swimming pools and a variety of exhilarating water rides, they are also called ‘Water Theme Parks’. Apart from various forms of entertainments, these theme parks have all facilities like restaurants, conference hall, parking area, first aid centers, lockers, and even accommodation. I am presenting a list of 5 famous amusement parks in Kerala that you can choose for your holiday trip.
1. Wonderla: The Wonderland of Kochi
Wonderla Park in the city of Kochi, previously known as Veegaland, is an amusement park with world-class standards, located on a picturesque hill-top at Pallikkara in Ernakulam district. Established in 2000, it is the first amusement park in the country to get ISO 14001 certification for environmental protection and OHSAS 18001 for safety. Wonderla is the only theme park in the country to use Reverse Osmosis Treatment technology to treat pool water. Spread over 30 acres of land with all ultra-modern facilities, Wonderla is one of the most visited amusement parks in Kerala. It has provided safe entertainment and adventure to over one crore visitors since its inception.
There are a total of 56 attractions, of which 34 are land-based and 22 water based. Water rides include Wave Pool, Water Coasters, Waterfalls, Rapid River, Water Pendulum, Rain Dance, Boomerang and many other thrilling rides. Dry rides include 4D rides, Bumping Cars, Rocking Cars, Ferry Wheels, Dancing Cars, Gliders and many more.
Vintage Tornado is an exciting ride that takes the rider on a roller coaster through the height of a seven-story building. Kids can enjoy many colorful rides such as Merry-go-Rounds, Balloon Tower, Toy Cars, and Play Pens. “XD Max”, a 3-D theater show combining film with physical effects, and an ultra-modern 500 seats digital indoor Musical Fountain with Laser show based on German-based technology, are some of the additional attractions.
Wonderla is open to visitors from 11 am to 6 pm on weekdays and from 11 am to 7 pm on holidays. The park will be overcrowded during holidays and festival seasons.
The nearest railway station is Ernakulam at 15 km and the nearest airport is Cochin international airport at 30 km.
2. Dream World: Fly High on the Wings of Dreams
Located at Chalakudy in Thrissur district, close to the famous Athirappilly waterfalls, Dream World is a Kerala Tourism approved water theme park and a recipient of several awards of excellence. During its 15 years of service, it has won ISO 9001-2008 for Quality Management system, ISO 14001-2007 for Environment Protection, and OHSAS 18001-2004 for Safety, making it one of the best amusement parks in Kerala. Water is purified every day morning and evening and tested in a Government laboratory every week.
200 types of rare Ayurveda medicines are planted in the Park for preparing a herbal garden. The unique design of the Park enables tourists of all ages to reach every corner of it without much effort. Over one crore people have visited Dream World so far. Dream World is also one of the most thronged amusement parks in Kerala by filmmakers for shotting activities.
The huge dragons built at the main entrance welcome the visitors. Dream World offers a total of 45 rides, exciting digital games, a 120-seat high-tech 3D theatre, and many other entertainments. Major water rides include Dream Shower, Stormy River, Wave Pool, Amazon River, Lazy River, Boomerang and Aqua Shuttle. Rain Dance, a fun-filled event, was introduced for the first time in Kerala by Dreamland. Some of the dry rides are Sky Train, Striking Car, Dragon Train, Revolving Barrel, Crescent Coaster, Flying Columbus, and Dynamo Hockey. A Mermaid Pool, partitioned into three groups, is provided for ladies and children of different age groups. There are facilities like multi-game complex, prayer hall, restaurants, cloak-rooms, dress change rooms, and a vast parking area.
Visiting time is from 10.30 am to 6 pm on all days. Nearest railway stations are Chalakudy (11 km) and Thrissur (39 km). The nearest airport is Cochin international airport at 40 km.
3. Fantasy Park: Dive into the Fantasies of Space
Fantasy Park, situated near the famous Malampuzha Gardens in Palakkad district, is the first amusement park in the State. Established as a dry amusement park in 1996, it has been upgraded, in 2005, to one of the exciting water theme amusement parks in Kerala. Spread in an area of 17 acres, Fantasy Park offers more than 35 attractive water and dry rides to visitors of all ages. Water quality is maintained using online testing equipment as well as automatic dousing equipment. It has won the award for the Best Innovative Tourism Product in Kerala in 1998, instituted by the Department of Kerala Tourism.
The major attraction of the Fantasy Park is its Digital Planetarium, an educational place which displays the fascinating images of sun, stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects in the universe, inspiring the young people with a true fascination for astronomy, space and the infinite realms of the universe.
Wave pool here is the largest of its kind in Kerala where you can enjoy some thrilling experience making it one of the most thronged amusement parks in Kerala. Some of the exciting rides include Boomerang water ride, Fantasy Tantrum, Dragon Coaster, Water Merry-Go-Round, Water Blasters, Pirate Boat, Tora Tora, Super Soakers, Super Splash, Striking Car, and Para Trooper. It has a Simulator Games Complex, the largest in South India, where you can test your skills, playing a variety of simulated games.
Fantasy Park is open for visitors from 10 am to 6 pm. The nearest railway station is Palakkad at a distance of 5 km and the nearest airport is Coimbatore international airport at 55 km.
4. Silver Storm: Combination of Natural and Man-made Marvels
Silver Stormwater theme park, located at Vettilapara in Thrissur district, offers a variety of exciting rides and games that attract people of all age groups. Launched in the year 2000, it has passed through a 5-phase development, and the final phase was completed in 2005. Facilities like restaurants, lockers, prayer halls, gift shops, food courts, and large parking areas are available. You can also organize your birthday and other important celebrations in this Theme Park.
The rides in this park are a combination of man-made and natural wonders. There are some mind-boggling rides like Go-Karting, Flying Dutchman and Bumping Boats. The Striking Cars are unique due to their spherical design and joystick controls. The fascinating Sky Jet ride is the only one of its kind in Kerala. Major water rides include Turbo Twister, Rain dance, Super Slide, Wave pool, Jurassic Splash, Hara-Kiri, Pedal Boat, Wild Raft Ride, Lazy Mountain River, and Master Blaster. Some of the dry rides include Columbus, Swinging roller Coaster, Fun slide, Teacup, Swing Chair, Dragon, Caterpillar, etc.
To add thrill and adventure, new rides have been launched which include Mirror Maze, Horror House, Vortex, Sun & Moon and Infinity Room. Some of these rides you cannot experience in other amusement parks in Kerala. Children can enjoy the baby train, Kids Turbo Slide, and Kids Pool. There is a Children’s Village with birds and pet animals moving freely. Other attractions include Chinese Village, Pearl Aquarium, Carnival Games and Fish Pond.
The park is open from 10 am to 7 pm during season months (August to May), and from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm during off season (June & July). Nearest railway stations are Chalakudy (20 km) and Thrissur (63 km). Cochin international airport is at 58 km from Thrissur.
5. Happy Land: An Uphill Ride from Nature’s Lap
Happy Land, one of the delightful Kerala water theme parks, is situated at Vembayam in Thiruvananthapuram district, at about 23 km from the capital city. It is an eco-friendly amusement park spread in the lap of nature, amidst hills, trees, and waterfalls. With its lush greenery and closeness to nature, visitors enjoy full comfort and relaxation. The facilities available are plenty including a Kid’s village, restaurants, parking areas, lockers, first aid and above all an exclusive art gallery, where paintings of famous artists are displayed for exhibition and sale. Hygiene and cleanliness are given top priority and the park is well maintained with utmost care.
The exciting rides in Happy Land are suitable for people of all age groups. The uphill water ride, considered as the longest water ride in India, is a breath-taking experience that will take you through amazing heights and dark tunnels. Some of the exciting water drives include Wave Pool, Family Pool, Aqua Trail, Rocky Falls, Multi-water Spray System, Crazy Cruise, Columbus, Pendulum, Kuhu Kuhu Express, Ball Pool, and Butterfly Roundabout. Kids can enjoy Flower Basket, Shoe Slide, Blue Wind, and many other fun-filled rides in a separate section called Kid’s Village. This is one of the best amusement parks in Kerala not to be missed when you are with kids.
There are facilities for celebrating birthday parties, wedding anniversaries, product launches and many other functions based on specific celebration packages.
Visiting hours are from 10.30 am to 6 pm during weekdays and from 10 am to 6 pm during the holidays. Rates are also economical compared to other amusement parks in Kerala. The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram at 23 km and nearest bus station is Venjaramoodu at a distance of 5 km. Thiruvananthapuram international airport is at a distance of 28 km.
You may feel physically tired on account of numerous water rides and dry rides. So, instead of driving back the same evening, enjoy an overnight stay nearby. Relax, and be content that you have captured some wonderful moments that will last for a lifetime in these amusement parks in Kerala.
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