Ganga Maya Park

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Location: 26JG+VCF, Bloomfield Rd, Bloomfield Tea Garden, West Bengal 734102, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 2 hours

Ganga Maya Park is world famous for its amazing and exhilarating boat trips, being located in the midst of Darjeeling Hills. From Rock Garden, this amusement park is located just 3 km away and is located at an altitude of 7000 feet. Mind-blowing to the visitors, there is a pond in the park that fascinates the visitors. To entertain its visitors, this park is a great source of entertainment with plenty of amusements. To be honest, boating in a paddle boat makes life full of joy and happiness. Gorkhas perform dances to entertain visitors from all over the world, during the peak season.

Attraction

This park is dedicated to entertaining visitors. For these, the park has attracted the attention of all the tourists. Ganga Maya Park is very famous for its enchanting surroundings and scenic boat rides. For these, the name of the park is known to the whole world. Darjeeling is one of the most popular tourist destinations.

History

Ganga Maya Park has recently been added as a tourist attraction in the hill town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a showpiece to lure people to Darjeeling after political agitation in the 1980s disrupted tourism. There is another rock garden in Darjeeling known as Sir John Anderson Rock Garden, which is part of Lloyd’s Botanical Gardens. Tourists enjoying Gorkha folk dance at Ganga Maya Park.

Ganga Maya Park is further down the road, about 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) from the Rock Garden. Named after an innocent victim of police firing during the GNLF movement, “it meanders along a chortling mountain stream, past gazebos, flowering bushes and clumps of trees, over humped-backed bridges beneath which koi-carp corsages, and a circuit. Paddle boats and Lake with a waterfall.”

Inside/Outside Views

Gangamaya Park

Ganga Maya Waterfall Park (Darjeeling) is a park. There are many things to see in this park like a beautiful gate, mountains, waterfall lake, the sound of the waterfall, clear lake water, different colored fish, big rock pieces, green trees around, flower bushes, different designs on grass, and a small bridge. steep paved road, benches on various sides, and various shops. The park has a variety of activities like boating, paddle boats, and Gorkha folk dance. There are also breathtaking waterfalls, where you can take a dip or sit and chat with your loved one. In a word, it is an amusement park.

Opening Hours

Friday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Monday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5:30 PM

Entry & Others Fees

Entry fee for Indians is 10 Rupee.

Entry fee for foreign tourists is 50 Rupee.

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How to Reach

By Air:

Bagdogra, 90 km (via NH 110) from Darjeeling, is the nearest airport connected by flights to major cities like Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati. One can hire a taxi from the airport to reach the place he desires.

By Rail:

Apart from Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Station (88 km from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station), the two nearest railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri. These railway stations have direct rail connections with Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, and other major cities of India. One can reach his desired place easily using any vehicle.

By Road:

The main access to Darjeeling by road is via Siliguri, 77 km. (via NH 55), which is connected to all major cities in India. Bus services are available from Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand, Siliguri. Smaller vehicles are also available for seat sharing/hire from airports, railway stations, and motor syndicates/police motor stands. Pre-paid taxi stands can also be availed from NJP Railway Station and Bagdogra Airport. The four routes from Siliguri to Darjeeling are: i) Tyndharia-Kurseong route ii) Dudhia-Mirik route iii) Rohini route iv) Pankhabari.