Auburn James
Chennai offers much in terms of entertainment and scenic attractions. Besides the highlights of the city, here are the best 5 amusement parks you can take your family to for a bit of "fun time"
Possibly Chennai's oldest amusement parks, Dolphin City started off as an entertainment spot with just 4 dolphins. It is located a mere 46km from Chennai city and makes for an amazing experience for adults and kids alike. It is also the first amusement park in India to house "American Sea Lions" and the entertainment they provide via a range of tricks is the key highlight at Dolphin City. Some of the activities that you can indulge in are an underwater view, leisure boating and the slide swimming pool. Adding to these, there are a number of awesome rides too. Fan favourites are the Chuck Wagon, Disco Shooter, Animal Stimulator, Dragon Ride and Tea Cup to name a few. Since you will be spending an entire day here, staying at a Chennai serviced apartment would be the best accommodation choice.
MGM Dizzee World is, at present, known as India's best and theme/amusement park. It is located just 24 km from the city. If your accommodation space is Somerset Greenways Chennai or similar, finding transport to the venue is easy. The park is known for its adherence to international safety standards and for housing over 60 amazing rides that are in par with amusement parks in other parts of the world. MGM Dizzee World spans a vast area and consists of theme parks such as Marry World, Dizzee World and Water World. Some of the awesome water-based rides are Aqua Slide, Zipdip, Water Mur and the Wave Pool. Get a spectacular adrenaline rush by hopping aboard the roller coaster or 100 ft Dizzee Shake. Other popular rides include the Cup n' Saucer, Hang Glider and Dizzee Express.
Located a mere 30 minutes from Chennai, Kishkinta covers a massive area of over 120 acres. The park gets its name from the legendary monkey kingdom spoken of in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. Its landscaped hills and gorgeous lakes make it a preferred choice among locals and tourists. Some of the key attractions here are the Space Shuttle, Wave Pool, White Water and Kiddies' Kingdom. The Wave Pool unleashes 500,000 litres of water from a height of 56 feet within just 5 seconds. The sounds and the sight are absolutely mind-blowing!
Little Folks is located within close proximity to Dolphin City, 46km from Chennai city. As its name suggests, it is a wonderful place to keep your kids occupied during your holiday. Some of the many rides include toy trains, rainbow fountain, slide-into-pool, a paddle pool and even a cartoon show. The giant piano and open air theatre are very popular attractions too. While travelling with kids, all the sightseeing can, at times, be exhausting for them. Or if your kids are feeling the travel blues, Little Folks is the ideal place to bring them to spend an eventful day. It will be a well deserved break for you too!
