NewEco Park

Spend a relaxing afternoon in New Town Eco Park, 480 acres (190 hectares) of themed gardens, ecological spaces and play areas surrounding a man-made lake. Inaugurated in 2012, the park has quickly become one of the most popular recreational spots in the city.

Close to the main entrance is the first of the park’s ecological zones. Walk along paths that take you through wetlands, grasslands, and a tropical forest. If you don’t feel like walking, you can pay a fee to tour the grounds in a golf cart. (Source: expedia.co.in)

Nature lovers will adore the park’s themed gardens. See hundreds of colorful blooms in the Rose Garden, wander through the Wild Flower Meadow and savor the sweet aromas of the trees in the Fruits Garden. The park’s centerpiece is the 112-acre (45-hectare) artificial lake. Stroll along the coconut tree-lined promenade that encircles the large body of water or rent a speedboat, kayak, pedal boat or water cycle.

Stroll along the coconut tree-lined promenade that encircles the large body of water or rent a speedboat, kayak, pedal boat or water cycle. You can also be ferried across the lake on a shikara, a wooden boat. For some adventure, try rolling across the water inside a zorb, a large transparent plastic orb.