Millennium Park Kolkata: Fact guide

Want a fun-filled outing with your entire family? This is the place to be!

The beautiful Millennium Park is located in Kolkata, close to the Hooghly River, on the Strand Road. The park is located on the eastern shore of Hooghly, across from the Railway Club, and close to Fairlie Ghat. It is 2.5 kilometres long.

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With a variety of trees and lovely lighting, the park has been made into a lovely destination. A toy train, a pirate ship, bumpy cars, and break dance are just a few of the exciting rides for young children that are available in the park’s kid’s zone. The park also contains a food court with about seven to eight stalls providing food, which you may enjoy while sitting at tables and chairs made out of attractive hardwood branches.

The park’s entry cost is Rs 10 per person, and it is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Children’s rides start at 2:00 p.m. The cost of rides ranges from Rs. 50 to Rs. 100, whereas the cost of boat rides varies from Rs. 300 to Rs. 400, depending on the boat’s quality.

 

Millennium Park: How to reach? 

You can take city buses that travel through BBD Bagh to get to Millennium Park Kolkata, or you can take the train to the nearby local train station in BBD Bagh. If you’re travelling from Howrah, it’s better to take a ferry to Fairlie Place Ghat, which is the closest ferry port to Millenium Park. Chandni Chowk is the closest Metro Station.

Kolkata’s Millennium Park is a wonderful location for a picnic and is easy to reach from any area of the city. The food is excellent, the rides are affordable, and the entry fee is not high. A boat ride in this area of the park, which is divided into two areas for children and adults, enhances the experience of visiting Millennium Park.

 

Millennium Park: Details 

It is not just a well-liked location for family outings and picnics, but it also regularly organises cultural events and festivals. Concerts, art displays, and dance performances are just a few of the activities held at the park.

The park is a fantastic location to watch the Hooghly River and Howrah Bridge go down at dusk. Another well-known landmark of Kolkata, the Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge), is also visible from the park.

There is a jogging track in the park that is accessible to everyone in the mornings and evenings. The track is surrounded by thick vegetation and offers joggers and walkers a peaceful setting.

The food court at Millennium Park offers a variety of cuisines, including Chinese and Italian, as well as traditional Bengali fare. The meal is good and hygienic, and the pricing is fair.

The park is well-kept. The park is a cosy place to spend some time because there are numerous benches and seating areas there.

Photographers of all levels, both amateur and professional, frequent the park to capture the natural beauty of the Hooghly River and its surroundings.

 

FAQs

What can you do in the Millennium Park?

The Millennium Park offers a variety of activities such as boat rides, kids' rides, jogging, picnics, and attending cultural events and festivals.

What are the entrance fees for the Millennium Park?

The entrance fee for Millennium Park is Rs. 10 per person.

What are the operating hours of Millennium Park?

Millennium Park is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

What type of food is available at Millennium Park?

The food court at Millennium Park offers a variety of cuisines, including Chinese, Italian, and traditional Bengali food.

How can I get to Millennium Park?

You can take city buses, trains, or ferries to reach Millennium Park. The nearest metro station is Chandni Chowk

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