Chennai, the land of Thalaivar, action-filled films, and larger-than-life movie stars! It also boasts a rich culture and heritage in performing arts, fine arts, and literature. Not to mention the ubiquitous cuisine which has now become popular as ‘South Indian’ food. With numerous temples and churches showcasing fine craftsmanship and creativity, Chennai is steeped in tradition and rituals. However, as global and Indian IT and BFSI companies continue to make their presence felt here, Chennai is soon turning into a cosmopolitan city delicately balancing tradition with modernity. For the ‘young-at-heart’, the city offers a range of adventure and amusement parks where people can spend an entire day or weekend. VGP Universal Kingdom, MGM Dizzee, and Queensland Park are some of the best amusement parks in Chennai. The simplest and stress-free way to reach your preferred themed park is to book a taxi on rent in Chennai and enjoy your ride to the park.
Table of Contents
- Amusement meets Adventure: A Guide to the Best Theme Parks in Chennai
- Guide to the Best Theme Parks in Chennai
- Guide to the Best Theme Parks around Chennai
- Savaari’s recommendation for the best amusement parks in Chennai
Amusement meets adventure – A guide to the best theme parks in Chennai
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu is home to many amusement and theme parks that promise a gala time for adults and children. The gravity-defying rides, water slides, or adventure games, these activities enable you to spend time with your loved ones and create happy memories.
Guide to the best theme parks in Chennai
VGP Universal Kingdom
Spread over 44 acres of lush greenery, this theme park is a favorite go-to place for all families. With over 45 rides including adventure sports, an aqua complex, a zoo, and live shows, this kingdom truly lives up to its name.
- Where: Injambakkam, East Coast Road, Chennai
- Attractions: Statue Man, Petting zoo, Tornado, Viking, Wave swinger, Paneer Fort, Lazy river
- Days open: All days of the week
- Hours: 9.30 am – 6.00 pm
- Entry fee: Rs. 695/- per adult (above 125 cm height) and Rs. 595/- per child (between 90 and 125 cm height). You can also avail of a Season Pass at Rs. 1300/- per head
- Amenities: Multi-cuisine restaurant, Cloakroom, Wheelchair and Swimwear (on rent), First aid, Cottages for stay
How To Reach VGP Universal Kingdom
The VGP Universal Kingdom is located at a distance of around 20 km. from the Chennai Airport via the 200 Feet Radial Rd or Pallavaram-Thuraipakkam Rd. You can hire a cab from the airport, and reach this park within 45 minutes.
You can also take a Bus to reach the park. Alight at the VGP Universal Kingdom bus stop and take an auto-rickshaw to reach this park.
Things to do in the VGP Universal Kingdom
Here are some things that you can do in the VGP Universal Kingdom:
- Reminisce on the history and marvel at the architecture of the Chola Kingdom at the Paneer House
- Test your prowess on the London Bull, scream your lungs out on the Flying Carpet, or Horror House
- Watch your children enjoy the joy rides like Pirate ship, Alaudin, and Circus Train
VGP Marine Kingdom
Welcome to India’s first walkthrough aquarium built on the lines of Sentosa in Singapore. The aquarium walkthrough spans an area of approx. 70,000 sq. ft. and provides a unique marine experience that befits Chennai’s coastal topography. The VGP Marine Kingdom is divided into five zones comprising Deep Ocean, Mangrove, Gorge, Rainforest, and Coastal. These showcase fascinating aquatic life including exotic fish, sting rays, and sharks.
- Where: Injambakkam, East Coast Road, Chennai
- Attractions: Underwater Suite, Underwater Aquarium, Scuba Diving with sharks, Live Feeding show
- Days open: All days of the week
- Hours: 9 am to 8 pm
- Entry fee: Adults (above 125 cm height) – Rs. 695/- per head and Children (between 90 and 125 cm height) Rs. 595/- per head. A Season Pass at Rs. 1200/- per head is also available. Click here to buy your tickets.
- Amenities: Baby care room, Wet suit, Popcorn, Souvenir Shop, Parking & Wheelchair (rental)
How To Reach VGP Marine Kingdom
Here is how you can reach the VGP Marine Kingdom:
- By Bus: Get off at the Injambakkam bus stop and take a rickshaw to reach this park
- By Car: Located at a distance of approx. 20 km. from the Airport, you can hire a Chennai airport cab with hassle free pick-ups and reach this place via the 200 Feet Radial Rd or Pallavaram-Thuraipakkam Rd.
Things to do at the VGP Marine Kingdom
Here are some things that you can do at the VGP Marine Kingdom:
- Learn about the mysterious marine life through the unique flora and fauna in each of the five zones
- Plan a surprise party for your children and their friends or a romantic candle-light dinner for your loved one
- Stay at one of the luxurious underwater suites surrounded by exotic marine creatures swimming outside your room
VGP Snow Kingdom
Chennai’s heat can be scorching and unforgiving. To escape the sun and sweat, head to the cooler climes of VGP Snow Kingdom. Built on a massive area, the moment you step into this indoor theme park, you get transported to the snow-capped hill stations of India and abroad. Indulge in snowball fighting, build snow castles, or get buried in a thick blanket of snow at minus zero degrees celsius, this is one place you won’t want to get out of.
- Where: Injambakkam, East Coast Road, Chennai
- Attractions: Art Museum for memorable photo-ops, 12D experience to make your fantasies come alive, Snow trek, slides, and sled
- Days open: All days of the week
- Hours: 10 am to 8 pm (45 minutes slots)
- Entry fee: Adults (above 11 years) – Rs. 650/- per person, Children (between 2-11 years) – Rs. 600/- per person. Children below 2 years get free entry.
- Amenities: Multi-cuisine food court, Snow gear (jacket, gloves, boots, socks), De-freeze room
How To Reach VGP Snow Kingdom
Here is how you can reach VGP Snow Kingdom:
- You can hire a car from the Chennai airport and reach this theme park in approx. 40 minutes. You can take the 200 Feet Radial Rd or Pallavaram-Thuraipakkam Road.
- There are many buses that reach this park. Alight at the Injambakkam or Tambaram bus stop and take a rickshaw for a 30-minute ride to this park.
Things to do in the VGP Snow Kingdom
Here are some things that you can do in the VGP Snow Kingdom:
- Experience the thrill of mountaineering by climbing a 23-feet snow laded rocky cliff
- Maintain your balance on the icy dance floor as your groove to some foot-tapping music
- Give your children the joy of playing in the snow without having to travel out of Chennai
MGM Dizzee World
MGM Dizzee World is the crown jewel of Chennai’s amusement parks. It boasts of many firsts – bringing Jurong’s Bird show of Singapore to India, wowing Chennai residents with a Hot Air Balloon experience, and offering a helicopter pick-up and drop to the amusement park. No wonder this is the most visited park in Chennai. This theme park has an array of dizzying and breathtaking rides that leave you wanting more.
- Where: East Coast Road, Mutthukadu, Chennai
- Attractions: Caribbean Swing, Super Trooper, Rolling Thunder, Kamikaze Ranger, Wave Swinger, Big Wheel, and Water Coaster
- Days open: All days of the week
- Hours: Weekdays – 10:30 am to 06:30 pm, Weekends – 10:30 am to 07:30 pm
- Entry fee: Adults (above 11 years) – Rs. 650/- per person, Children (between 2-11 years) – Rs. 600/- per person. Children below 2 years get free entry.
- Mega Fun Adult (includes the dry park, water park, and special attractions) – Rs. 999/- per person
- Mega Fun Child (including the dry park + water park + special attractions) – Rs. 849/- per person
- Jumbo Fun Adult (include the dry park + water park) – Rs. 699/- per person
- Jumbo Fun Child (includes the dry park + water park) – Rs. 549/- per person
- Amenities: Multi-cuisine restaurants, Costumes, Kiosks for snacks and beverages, and Photography backdrops
How To Reach MGM Dizzee World
Here is how you can reach MGM Dizzee World:
- By car: This place is located about 30 km from Chennai airport. You can hire a car from the Chennai airport and reach this theme park in an hour via the East Coast Road.
Things to do in MGM Dizzee World
Here are some things that you can do in MGM Dizzee World:
- Watch your children enjoy the MGM Express and other kiddie activities in Marryworld, a uniquely themed zone created only for children
- Enjoy live events at the open-air amphitheater
Guide to the best theme parks around Chennai
Queensland Amusement & Water Park
Spanning an area of 70 acres, Queensland Amusement & Water Park is an adventure seeker’s delight. The park has over 30 rides for adults and 18 rides for children including swimming pools. Enjoy the tallest tower in South East Asia, Free Fall, where you can ride as high as 150 meters before plunging into a free fall, or go on a 45-degree ride in the Alpen Blitz.
- Where: Chennai-Bengaluru Highway
- Attractions: Cable car, Centrox, Roller coaster, Hanging coaster, Frog slide, Dashing car
- Days open: Tuesday-Sunday
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday – 10 am to 6.30 pm, Saturday-Sunday – 10 am to 7 pm
- Entry fee: Rs. 550/- for Adults (above 4 ft height), Rs. 450/- for Children (below 4 ft height). Entry is free for children below 2 ft height
- Amenities: Multi-cuisine restaurants, swimming costumes (for purchase), parking area
How To Reach Queensland
Here is how you can reach Queensland:
- By Bus: Board any bus going to Sriperumbudur
- By Car: This place is about 27 km from the airport and takes about 60 minutes to reach by road via NH 48
Things to do in Queensland
Here are some things that you can do in Queensland:
- Enjoy the Simulation theatre, and Mirror house, or go for a boat cruise
- Have your fill of adventure with Ko-kart, Tora Tora, Pirate ship, and Carousel
Adventure Zone
Set on 11 acres of landscaped area, amidst the verdant countryside, Adventure Zone is where you get your fill for a thrill. This place boasts a 50-foot climbing & rappelling wall, a massive 2,400 sq. ft. swimming pool, and adventure games including an obstacle course, shooting range, and jeep off-roading. This place is also best suited for corporate outbound training sessions.
- Where: Cheyyur Road, Tamil Nadu
- Attractions: Parasailing, Camping, Rock-climbing, Scuba diving, Rappelling, Rifle shooting
- Days open: All days of the week
- Hours: 9 am to 6 pm
- Entry fee: Rs. 600/- per head
- Amenities: Air-conditioned Swiss tents with bedding, campfire area, wheelchair, first aid, delicious meals prepared in-house
How To Reach Adventure Zone
Here is how you can reach Adventure Zone:
- By Bus: Pick-up and drop facility at a nominal charge
- By Car: This place is located at a distance of 75.3 km from the Chennai airport. You can hire a car and reach via the Chennai – Nagapattinam Highway or Grand Southern Trunk Rd
Things to do in Adventure Zone
Here are some things that you can do in Adventure Zone:
- Test your inner strength at the various adventure games
- Rough it out whilst being in luxurious amenities
- Bond with your family, friends, or colleagues
Savaari’s recommendation for the best amusement parks in Chennai
Chennai has been slowly cementing its place as an upcoming IT hub. This has seen a steady flow of people from different parts of India. And these amusement parks serve as a good weekend getaway for them as a break from their hectic work lives. Not just adults, children too enjoy a family outing with their friends and parents. The VGP Universal Kingdom is one of the most frequently visited amusement parks in Chennai for the sheer variety of dry and wet rides. Likewise, most corporates prefer the Adventure Zone to conduct team bonding offsites where activity meets corporate objectives. To ensure that you have a good time, it is important to be able to travel worry-free. Do consider renting a car where you can be picked up and dropped off in style and luxury. Savaari offers Chennai car rental services on an hourly rental basis to get to any of these places, thus allowing you to focus on the most important agenda of the trip i.e. having fun.
Last Updated on January 17, 2024 by Swati Deol
