Parks and Gardens in Kalyani

The eco-friendly township of Kalyani gives you  a wonderful opportunity of enjoying a breath of fresh air amidst lush green fields stretching to the horizon as well as providing all the basic facilities which are crucial for living in a modern city. Much reputed for its verdant rustic beauty, Kalyani in Nadia district of West Bengal ensures you a mesmerizing date with idyllic nature you are forever bound to remember. Experience Kalyani’s bewildering beauty in its tranquil countryside, its spectacular sunsets, its lush green well maintained parks and gardens which bloom with exotic seasonal flowers, and its wide open avenues lined with greenery.

As a planned green city, however, Kalyani’s reputation chiefly rests on its magnificent parks and gardens which make the township a must visit for all city weary travellers. As places to relax, hold picnics and enjoy the beauty of nature, the gardens and parks in Kalyani are also ideal entertainment zones for the local population of Kalyani.

Here are some more parks and gardens in Kalyani:

Situated within Kalyani township, the Kalyani Picnic Garden is a favourite spot for visitors and local residents in the city. As the name suggests, it holds an endearing place in Kalyani landscape as a beautiful scenic place to organize picnics especially in the winter. It is placed along the western end of Congress road which comes along the Kalyani main station. As the place is frequented by many locals and tourists to Kalyani there is good access to drinking water as well as toilet facilities inside the garden.

There are different kinds of sheds at different rates which can be booked for the picnic. While open ground picnic charges inside the garden is at a lower rate (about Rs 100/-) those who wish to book a pagoda shed or a tally shed will have to give a higher rate (Rs. 200/- to Rs. 500/-).  There are about 14 such sheds. The local market provides ample resources to make provisions for the picnic arrangements as it is located quite near (2-3 minutes of walking distance) to the place.

One can also carry utensils and cook food inside the garden premises but care must be taken to maintain the cleanliness of the place. Littering is strictly prohibited inside the Kalyani picnic garden. Apart from group picnics, the Kalyani Picnic Garden is a refreshing place to just chill out and relax amidst the verdant scenic beauty.  It is a must visit for all tourists to Kalyani. Give your jaded city spirit a chance to reconnect with Mother Nature.

This is another major tourist attraction in Kalyani located near B-15 area. The lake park is a much sought after spot known for its scenic beauty and it provides various forms of entertainment and recreational facilities like boating, angling and other water sports, as well as open air restaurants and a cafeteria. There are also viewing kiosks in different places across the lake. “Magic Ladle” is a fantastic restaurant in its vicinity with authentic Indian, Chinese and Tandoori cuisine delights.

Picnicking is a novelty within proximity of this water body. Apart from the exhilarating scenic view offered by the lake, it is a great place for bird watching. Several bird species, both resident and migratory are found to have made the lake area their sojourn. Some of the birds one can spot here are purple heron, lapwing, common egret, different varieties of kingfisher, Indian pond heron, tree pie, common flame back, green bee eater, moor hen and others.

The Central Park is located in the heart of Kalyani in Block B. Famous for its sylvan green beauty; the park area is dotted with reputed eating joints which make strolling or picnicking around the park an additional pleasure.

With miles of stretched out greens, Kalyani is a welcoming face in the district of Nadia. In fact, the Kalyani Municipality is engaged in actively promoting outdoor recreations in the city and you will have to take forms for organizing picnics here. With ample choice for recreation in the form of bird watching, nature tours and picnics, Kalyani will give you a memorable vacation you have always yearned for.