Eco Tourism Park
Sampurna MajumderSampurna Majumder/Times Travel Editor/NATURE, KOLKATA/ Updated : Aug 4, 2015, 16:36 IST
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Eco Tourism Park is an ecological garden that spreads over 480 acres of land and is surrounded by 104 acres of waterbody. Commissioned by the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (WBHIDCO), the park w … Read more
Eco Tourism Park is an ecological garden that spreads over 480 acres of land and is surrounded by 104 acres of waterbody. Commissioned by the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (WBHIDCO), the park was inaugurated on 9th December 2012 and opened to public on 1st January 2013. Officially known as the Prakriti Tirtha, the park is the latest entrant to the list of popular attractions of Kolkata. Read less
Eco Tourism Park is an ecological garden that spreads over 480 acres of land and is surrounded by 104 acres of waterbody. Commissioned by the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (WBHIDCO), the park was inaugurated on 9th December 2012 and opened to public on 1st January 2013. Officially known as the Prakriti Tirtha, the park is the latest entrant to the list of popular attractions of Kolkata.This beautifully landscaped garden in the heart of Rajarhat features ecological zones, recreational areas as well as theme gardens and open spaces. While the lake is one of the highlights of the Eco Tourism Park, it also boasts of a variety of other attractions. These include an island named Sabuj Sathi on the lake, Rabi Aranya, rose & fountain garden, tropical rainforests, garden & flower meadow, boating and entertainment facilities, artist’s cottage, food kiosks and others.
Primarily, the garden has been divided into five areas—active zone, theme area (north), theme area (south), lake zone and eco zones. Take a walk along the promenade, sit on the benches overlooking the lake or simply relax at the Eco Tourism Park. You can even indulge in a number of leisure activities, such as zorbing, boating and birdwatching. Hence, there is a lot that the park offers to keep you entertained during your visit.
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