Looking for an exciting getaway with family or friends? South India has plenty of theme parks, adventure parks, water parks and entertainment destinations where you can turn an ordinary weekend into a memorable experience. From thrilling rides and water adventures to animal encounters and outdoor activities, here are 10 theme and adventure parks in South India to add to your travel list this year.
Located in the scenic hills of Yercaud, Poppy Hills Adventure Park combines outdoor adventure, indoor entertainment and paintball activities. Visitors can try attractions such as zipline, rope course, zipline cycling, ATV rides, rock climbing, free fall, bungee ejection, water activities and paintball. The park also has indoor entertainment at Plazo Gaming Center, including trampoline activities, electric drift cars, VR gaming and a kids' ball arena.
For travellers exploring things to do in Yercaud, Poppy Hills can be added to a family, friends or group itinerary. Its hill-station setting also makes the experience different from a conventional city amusement park.
If you're looking for something different from traditional amusement rides, Peeku Park Yercaud offers an interactive bird and animal experience. The park features exotic birds, mammals, bird and animal feeding, koi fish feeding, a pet zone, pony rides and other family-friendly activities.
It can be an interesting stop for families and nature lovers visiting Yercaud, especially those who want to combine sightseeing with animal experiences.
Wonderla Bengaluru is one of the major amusement park destinations in South India, offering a combination of land rides, water attractions and entertainment. Wonderla's current park network also includes destinations in Kochi, Hyderabad and Chennai, giving travellers several options for amusement-park experiences across South India. From high-energy rides to family attractions, Wonderla can be part of a full-day outing with friends or family.
For travellers in Kerala, Wonderla Kochi offers land rides, water attractions and children's entertainment. The park currently lists attractions such as Sky Ring, Space Gun and Air Race among its rides. It is an option to consider when planning a fun-filled day around Kochi.
Wonderla Hyderabad brings amusement-park entertainment to Telangana with a combination of thrill rides, family attractions and water experiences. Wonderla currently lists rides such as G Fall and Hyperverse among its Hyderabad attractions. For families, friends and adventure lovers visiting Hyderabad, a theme-park day can be a fun addition to a city trip.
Located on East Coast Road in Chennai, VGP Universal Kingdom combines amusement rides, water attractions and family entertainment in a seaside setting. The park states that it has more than 45 rides and water experiences, with the Bay of Bengal providing a distinctive backdrop. Its location also makes it convenient to combine a theme-park visit with an ECR road trip.
MGM Dizzee World at Muthukadu on Chennai's ECR offers adult, family and children's rides along with a water park. Its attractions include roller-coaster-style rides, family rides and water activities. The park also provides group-booking options for larger outings. Whether you're travelling with friends, family or a larger group, MGM Dizzee World provides a combination of dry and wet attractions in one destination.
Set near the foothills of the Nilgiris, Black Thunder is a water and theme park in Mettupalayam. Its attractions include water rides, dry rides and boating, with the Nilgiri Hills providing a scenic backdrop. Its location makes it an interesting stop for travellers combining a Coimbatore or Mettupalayam trip with a visit towards Ooty.
GRS Fantasy Park in Mysuru is a family water park offering water attractions and entertainment. The park currently promotes full-day experiences as well as separate GRS Snow Park and GRS UpDown attractions. If you're planning a Mysuru family holiday, GRS Fantasy Park can add a fun and active day to your itinerary.
For travellers who prefer a combination of hill-station scenery and adventure activities, Yercaud offers a different experience from large city amusement parks. Poppy Hills is located on Kiliyur Falls Road opposite Yercaud Lake and offers outdoor adventure, indoor games and paintball. After exploring Yercaud's viewpoints and natural attractions, visitors can spend part of their day enjoying adventure activities at Poppy Hills.
South India has a wide variety of entertainment destinations, so your choice can depend on the type of experience you're looking for adventure activities, water rides, amusement rides, animal experiences or family entertainment.
If your next trip takes you to the hills of Salem, make sure to include Yercaud in your travel plans. With scenic surroundings and attractions such as Poppy Hills Adventure Park and Peeku Park, you can combine sightseeing with fun-filled activities in one trip.
Pack your bags, gather your family or friends and make your next South India getaway an experience to remember!
