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Nicco Park is an amusement park in Kolkata offering rides to the people of Kolkata in the midst of eco friendly ambience.

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Nicco park, Kolkata, West BengalNicco Park is an amusement park in Kolkata. It is located in Salt Lake City of Kolkata. Nicco Park is attracted by the national and international tourists and the local people of Kolkata.

History of Nicco Park
Nicco Park was created to attract tourists to the state by providing family-friendly recreation as well as educative entertainment. Nicco Park opened on October 13, 1991, and has since been referred to as the Disneyland of West Bengal.

Covering Area of Nicco Park
Nicco Park covers 40 acre area and is home to over 35 different attractions and has served over 24 million customers. Nicco Park also provides a "green" environment.

Concept of Nicco Park
The concept of Nicco Park came from the mind of Rajive Kaul, the current Chairman of Nicco Group, who was in the US on a family holiday to Disneyland. After the inception of the idea, the Government of West Bengal along with the Rajive Kaul followed through with their commitment to build an amusement park in Kolkata. They set up the company Nicco Parks and Resorts Ltd. (NPRL) which was a Joint Sector Company between National Insulated Cable Corporation Ltd. (now, Nicco Corporation Ltd.) representing the private sector and the Government of West Bengal represented by West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Limited (WBIDC) and West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited (WBTDC) on March 17, 1989. The Certificate of Commencement of Business was obtained on March 31, 1989. The primary function of the company was to construct an amusement part in the outskirts of Kolkata, which would be owned and maintained by Nicco Parks and Resorts Limited (NPRL). The project had additional input in the form of technical advice from Blackpool Leisure & Amusement Consultancy Ltd., U.K.

Initiative of Nicco Park
The educative recreational initiative of Nicco Park is the concept that families should not only have a fun-filled experience but also have learned something during their time at the park. The grounds were designed to provide for educational recreation, and are dotted with displays. The entrance of every ride offers explanations of the scientific principles behind the working of the rides. The park`s Solar Energy Village has been set up to demonstrate the functions of various non-conventional energy sources in community life. In keeping with its green theme, a greenhouse is also run by the Indo American Hybrid Seeds Ltd. selling various types of plants.

Rides of Nicco Park
Nicco Park has approximately thirty-five rides that include the Toy Train, Tilt-a-Whirl, Magic Carpet, Paddle Boat, Water Chute, Water Coaster, Flying Saucer, Pirate Ship, River Caves, Cyclone and Moonraker. The Giant Cyclone, added in 2003, is among Asia`s largest. The ride 750 meters in length has seven drops and goes as high as 55 feet. The attractions such as the park`s cable cars and Eiffel Tower provide panoramic views of the park from above. Natural attractions include a rose garden and a forty feet high waterfall.

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