Entertainment and Nightlife in Kolkata

Kolkata is known for its vibrant, vivid, joyful lifestyle and hence is widely famous as “The city of joy”. This bustling metropolitan city is adorned with numerous entertainment options. It can be your perfect holiday destination. Kolkata entertainment options range from sightseeing, to shopping and visiting places of interests. One can plan to visit amusement and theme parks, discotheques,boating complex and other spots to make their trip exciting and memorable. As being the cultural city, Kolkata offers a lot of entertainment opportunities to its residents and visitors.The city with lots of famous markets, shopping malls, bars, pubs, can definitely change the mood of anyone. Apart from these, the city has ancient and contemporary art galleries, clubs, theaters and outwards spots where one can go and enjoy.

The city with its popular entertainment options has emerged as a favorite holiday destination. With a host of tourist attractions from religious dimensions, to entertainment junctions and educational retreats it has everything to keep its visitors entertained. You will be certainly get swayed by the cheerful sweet nature and warm hospitality of its inhabitants.

Whenever traveling to Kolkata do not miss to browse through the city to find popular hangout places. City of joy with myriad entertainment options captivates the tourists letting them to enjoy the insignia of life in every possible manner.

Popular Entertainment Options in Kolkata

• Amusement & Theme Parks
• Discotheques
• Adventure Sports
• Cinema halls
• Boating
  

Amusement & Theme Parks in Kolkata

Just like in other metro cities of the world, in Kolkata also you can find Amusement & Theme Parks for thrilling amusements rides food and loads of fun. Nicco Park today counts amongst one of the most visited sites in Kolkata. Thanks to the number of options it avails for every gender and age groups. From water slides to water parks everything is there to amuse you. Easy to find and reach it is certainly one stop destination for the fun lovers.


Aquatica, another famous spot in Kolkata is loaded with unlimited exciting options. You can enjoy the beats of music while taking a dive in the water pool. The whole atmosphere of this famous water park remains charged with fun and excitement making you enjoy your day at fullest. Nearby lounge, restaurant, spa further increases the level of excitement making your trip memorable for a lifetime.

Aquatica
Address: Kochpukur, P.O.- Hatgachia, P. S.- K.L.C, Kolkata, India
Pools : 75,000 sq. ft pools
Water slides : Surf racer,Black hole,Tornado and more
Timings:10:00 am – 06:00 pm (Open on all days)
Website : http://aquaticaindia.com/

Nicco park
Address: Sector IV Salt Lake City, Kolkata, WB 700106
Phone: 033 6628 5549
Area: 16 ha
Rides: Water Chute, River Cave Ride, Cable Car, Toy Train, Tilt-a-Whirl
Timings: 10:30 am – 8:30 pm (Open on all days)

Discotheques in Kolkata

The City of Joy is a 'happening place'. Enjoy your moves dancing on the tunes of latest pop music. Kolkata with its famous bars, discotheques, night clubs, is a hotspot for late night party lovers. Someplace Else, Tantra, Big Ben dance Club are perfect for entertainment and recreation in Kolkata. From time to time big celebrities also visit the clubs to endorse their films which further adds to the popularity of the clubs and discotheques. Popular discotheque in Kolkata includes:


Someplace Else
Address: Lower Ground Level, The Park, 17, Park Street, Kolkata
Phone:033 40049000, 033 32955974
Features: DJ, Dance floor, valet parking.

Tantra
Address: Ground Floor,17,Park Street,Kolkata,West Bengal 700016, Mother Teresa Sarani, Taltala, Kolkata, WB 700016
Phone:033 2249 9000

Fusion Bar Lounge & Nightclub
Address: The Golden Park, 13, Ho Chi Minh Sarani,
Park Street, Kolkata- 700071,
West Bengal
Phone: (033) 22883939
Landmark: Opposite Metro Plaza

Incognito
Address: Taj Bengal, 34-B, Belvedere Road,
Alipur, Kolkata- 700027,
West Bengal
Phone: (033) 22233939, (033) 66123939
Landmark: In Taj Bengal

Virgose
Address:Hotel Hindusthan International,
235/1, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road,
Kolkata- 700020, West Bengal
Phone: (033) 22802323, (033) 22830617
Landmark: In Hotel Hindusthan International

Adventure Sports in Kolkata

If you are in Kolkata then never miss to try Aero-sport, Water rappelling or any other popular adventure sports. The city with its beautiful landscape has everything to offer its visitors. Kolkata is home to some of the very popular clubs known for promoting various adventure sports in India. Enjoy Obstacle courses along with your friends and competitors. Monte Carlo Karting Circuit is a hot spot for motor sports lovers. Artificial ice skating ring at Icicle brings lot of fun to those looking for enjoyable and memorable stay in the city.

Cinema Halls in Kolkata

Cinema halls are yet another source of entertainment in the City of Joy. A birth place of Bengali Cinema, Kolkata has produced many promising talents including actor, director Utpal Dutta. Another doyen of Kolkata includes famous director Satyajit Ray of Pather Panchali – a film that won eleven international prizes, including Best Human Documentary at the Cannes Film Festival. Bengali people have good taste of creativity and appreciate theme based movies featuring popular stars. Popular Cinema halls in Kolkata includes Ajanta Cinema Hall, Priya Cinema Hall, Menoka Cinema Hall are to name a few. Popular cinema halls in the city are :

Inox Cinemas
No 375, South City Mall,
Prince Anwar Shah Road,
Jodhpur Park,
Kolkata - 700068
Call: (033) 24225265

Cinemax Cinema
164/1, Mani Square Mall,
Near E M Bypass Road,
Manicktala Main Road,
Kankurgachi,
Kolkata - 700054
Call: (033) 40007272

PVR Cinemas
Diamond Plaza, 5th Floor,
Jessore Road, Bangur Avenue,
Kolkata - 700055
Call: 8800900009

Priya Cinema Hall
95, Rashbehari Avenue (Near Deshapriya Park),
Deshapriya Park,
Kolkata - 700029
Call: (033) 24641313

RDB Cinemas
Block Ep & Gp,
Plot K 1, 2nd Floor,
Rdb Boulevard, Sector 5,
Behind Infinity Building, Salt Lake City,
Sech Bhawan, Kolkata - 700091
Call: (033) 40043447

Boating in Kolkata

Plan a date to Nalban Boating Complex to experience boating in various types of boats. Being a famous picnic spot and a beautiful tourist destination Nalban boating complex remains stuffed with people throughout the yaer. Boating is one of the prime attraction of the area. The natural beauty and calmness of the area appeals a lot to the first time visitors. There is a lot to see and enjoy in Nalban Boating Complex. On the trip to Kolkata one must not miss to visit this prime destination.

Located near to Nicco Park in Salt City, it is easily accessible to tourists and visitors looking for more fun in the city. One can avail a taxi or a bus or can take up an auto rickshaw from the Salt Lake entrance to reach this famous spot. Enjoy different types of boating including rowing boats, paddle boat, hovercraft, shikaras, etc. The spot is a perfect place to spend some quality time with your near and dear ones.

Located at the heart of Salt Lake City, just 12 Kms. away from Central Kolkata.
Address - Salt Lake, Sector IV.
Kolkata - 700 091
Ph : 2357-2888
Timing- 9.00 A.M. To 8.30 P.M. On weekdays
9.00 A.M. To 9.00 P.M. On Weekends

Fun lovers can visit various entertainment destinations in Kolkata to make their trip more meaningful. Enjoy your time with your family and friends at Amusement Parks or make your weekend special by opting for popular discotheque, picnic spots in the city. You can also plan a movie with your near and dear ones to make the evening special.

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