Eco Tourism Park is an ecological garden that spreads over 480 acres of land and is surrounded by 104 acres of waterbody. Commissioned by the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (WBHIDCO), the park was inaugurated on 9th December 2012 and opened to public on 1st January 2013. Officially known as the Prakriti Tirtha, the park is the latest entrant to the list of popular attractions of Kolkata.
This beautifully landscaped garden in the heart of Rajarhat features ecological zones, recreational areas as well as theme gardens and open spaces. While the lake is one of the highlights of the Eco Tourism Park, it also boasts of a variety of other attractions. These include an island named Sabuj Sathi on the lake, Rabi Aranya, rose & fountain garden, tropical rainforests, garden & flower meadow, boating and entertainment facilities, artist’s cottage, food kiosks and others.
Primarily, the garden has been divided into five areas—active zone, theme area (north), theme area (south), lake zone and eco zones. Take a walk along the promenade, sit on the benches overlooking the lake or simply relax at the Eco Tourism Park. You can even indulge in a number of leisure activities, such as zorbing, boating and birdwatching. Hence, there is a lot that the park offers to keep you entertained during your visit.
Cold places in India that make for perfect summer honeymoon destinations
While almost everyone wishes to have a winter wedding, not all wedding dates are destined for the same. But that does not mean you can’t enjoy your honeymoon to the fullest. And there is no dearth of places in India that boasts of pleasant weather even during summers. So, if you are all set to plan a summer honeymoon vacation, here are some cold places that you can jet off to without thinking much.
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Srinagar, Jammu and KashmirThis place is a paradise in every sense of the word. Its sparkling lakes, lush valleys, and picturesque scenery offer the perfect backdrop for a romantic vacation. Even Bollywood couldn’t stay away from it, and has a number of movies dedicated to it and singing praises of its beauty. When here, the honeymooners can opt to stay in the shikaras to add a little extra punch of romance to their trip!
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Shimla, Himachal PradeshShimla is an ideal choice for newlyweds for a romantic getaway. With its beauty, the spot has also managed to remain the nation’s unwavering capital of romance. Its rustic charm, colonial structures, winding roads, cool weather, and spectacular location further makes it a go-to honeymoon destination during summers. When here, explore places like Jakhoo Hills, Naldehra Peak, The Scandal Point, or you can simply unwind at the hotel and take in the beauty of the city.
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Mount Abu, RajasthanIt’s also a honeymoon paradise if you want to beat the dry-hot climate of summers. This spot is well-connected to major cities via roads and trains, so planning a trip will also not be an issue. Places that you can explore in this quaint hill station with this partner are Nakki Lake and Sunset Point along with temples, for their beautiful architecture and dating back to historic times.
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Auli, UttarakhandThis spectacular Himalayan destination is not just a wonder in winters. It also makes for a very special vacation in the summer months. Honeymooning in Auli during summers means pleasant weather, long nature walks, camping, trekking, and enjoying breathtakingly beautiful views of the place.
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Ooty, Tamil NaduIf you are planning for a honeymoon, and wish to escape to a private and secluded place, Ooty will offer you the same. Famed for being a popular hill station, finding quiet places will not be a tough nut to crack. When here, you can go on long strolls with your beloved, plan your future and, all the while, experience the beauty of the hills in Tamil Nadu.
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Darjeeling, West BengalEnjoy a laid back and elegant honeymoon in the eastern Himalayas this summer. Pick this spot and get transported back in time to the days of the British Raj, beautiful British heritage buildings, and its old-school vibe. Also, you can’t ignore the imposing Kanchenjunga in the backdrop. All in all, it’s just the ideal destination for a romantic couple.
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Great news for all those planning a trip to Malaysia. Reportedly, Malaysia is all set to reintroduce the option of visa on arrival for Indian travellers. This move is seen as a step to attract more and more travellers from India.
If reports are to go by, the Southeast nation is also gearing up to relax all mandatory COVID relaxations to facilitate the travel of international tourists. As such, not only will the COVID curbs be relaxed, e-visas will also be issued within a few days now. Malaysia is now on the path to reviving its tourism industry and, because of this, a delegation representing Tourism Malaysia is also in India to promote travel to the country.
While addressing the mediapersons at an event in Bengaluru, Manoharan Periasamy, Senior Director of Malaysia's International Promotion Division (Asia & Africa), informed that the country has already lifted all travel curbs from April 1, and added that they now have around 76 flights a week from India to Malaysia, out of which 59 are from South India.
He added that Bengaluru is a key place from where travellers arrive, and while visa on arrival remained suspended because of the pandemic, it’s all set to restart again in two months. Meanwhile, e-visas, mainly for tourists, will be processed in 2-3 working days, he added.
As regarding relaxing COVID travel rules, the Southeast Asian country has announced relaxing of mandatory virus tests on incoming fully vaccinated travellers beginning May 1. Till now, the exemption was only enjoyed by visitors from Singapore. Moreover, the country has also lifted other restrictions including social distancing, whereas facemasks are optional and not mandatory in public places.
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