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VOC Park and
Zoo
Located in the heart of the city, near to Gandhipuram Bus Stand VOC Park is
dedicated to VO Chidambaram Pillai, one of the Indian stalwarts in the fight
for freedom. The children's play area in the park contains swings, sliders,
seesaw, children train etc. Other major attractions of the park include a mini
zoo with a large number of reptiles, birds and mammals; an aquarium having a
good collection of different species of fish and a garden with models of prehistoric
dinosaurs. Maintained by the Coimbatore Corporation, the park is open on all
weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m on weekends and
holidays.
Kovai
Kondattam
Kovai Kondattam, the exciting entertainment theme park is situated at Perur
in Siruvani main road at a distance of 8.5kms from the city. This eco-friendly
amusement park is an ideal place for the whole family to enjoy with several
exciting water rides and slides suited for all age groups. The major attractions
are water pool, King Kong Tower (Spiral Tower), Aqua Dance (Rain Dance), sky
Rock (Pirate Ship), Merry-go- around, Aqua Tots (Kids Play Pool), Mini wonders
(Coin Operator Rised) etc. Game stalls and video game parlour are also available.
There is an open-air theatre called Cinemania which is specially designed to
host local and international events. Apart from these, there is a restaurant,
juice corner and ice cream shop.
Kovai Kondattam is open on all days from 10.30a.m to 8.30p.m.
The entry fee is Rs. 240/- for adults and Rs.190/- for kids.
Contact Address :
Kovai Kondattam Pvt Ltd
2/347, Siruvani Main Road, Kalmpalayam Post, Coimbatore – 10,
Ph: 0422 -2606852, 2606853, 2606696
E-mail : Contact
Jolly World
Located in vast area of mountainous land with eco friendly atmosphere at
a distance of 20 Km from Coimbatore on Coimbatore-Mettupalayam Road, Jolly World
is an educational theme park and a family picnic center. Promoted by M/s . Joyland
Science Park Limited, it is planned similar to Disney Land of USA. Rich
in flora and fauna, Jolly world cater the need of all age groups.
Black Thunder
Spread over an area of 65 acres of land, Asia's No.1 water theme park, Black
Thunder set at the foothills of the gigantic Nilgris has many thrilling and
adventurous rides. Located around 41 km from Coimbatore on the Ooty main Road,
it is one of the best place to be with your friends and family. There are about
17 water rides here like wave pool, lazy river ride, volcano , cannon ball ride
and so on. Several water rides are specially designed for kids. The dry rides
include roller coaster, tora tora, columbus, ferris wheel and duck train. One
can also go for a horse ride. Another ride called skill rides offer the best
DVD games including air hockey, star wars, racing and other interactive skill
games.
The park has 6 restaurants and a resort that offers luxurious
accommodation. Apart from its varied leisure activities, the resort offers children’s
play zone, health club and corporate conference facilities. Twelve acres of
land is exclusively provided for car parking which can accommodate about thousands
of vehicles. Facilities like changing room, locker room, rest area, refreshment
stalls are also available.
Entry fee to the park is Rs. 290/- for adult; 250/- for children
from 3 to 10 years. Special packages are available for groups and students.
The rates are : for group - Rs. 260/- per head; for students (LKG To 5th Std)
- Rs. 150/- per head and for students (6th Std to 12th Std) - Rs. 175/- per
head.
Contact Address:
Black Thunder
Ooty Main Road, Mettupalayam -641305, Coimbatore
Phone: 91-4254-226632-40 (9 Lines)
Fax: 91-4254-225737, 225740
Mobile :9894726640/9894020504/9894088048
E-mail : Contact
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