Aquatica is an 8-acre water theme park in Kolkata, India.The theme park was started in 1999. It is the one of the largest water amusement park in Kolkata as well as eastern India. Recently another water theme park Wet 'O' Wild has come up near Nicco Park in the Salt Lake City area.

Location

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The water theme park Aquatica is located in Kochpukur, Rajarhat, just beside the Rajarhat New Town area. One has to reach Aquatica either from Keshtopur area by autorickshaw or from E.M.Bypass by taxi. There is a very convenient free pick up service being conducted by Aquatica wherein picnickers board company cars, buses etc from Nicco Park which take them to the theme park free of cost. Free drop to Nicco Park while returning is also provided by Aquatica.

Attractions

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Aquatica has a number of rides including tremendously exciting ones like the Black Hole, the Wave Pool, Niagara Falls, Tornado and the Aqua Dance Floor. There is a GoKarting trach adjacent to Aquatica for the die-hard karting lovers. Regular parties and Fashion shows are hosted here, especially in the winter.

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