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» Main attraction - adjacent to the river
Location
Located on Strand Road near BBD Bagh, Kolkata, Millennium Park is
the latest addition to the list of amusement parks in Kolkata.
About the Park
Built on the bank of the river Ganga, this park was inaugurated on
1st January, 2000. Such a concept was so long found in the
occidental countries only. This has been developed by Kolkata
Metropolitan Development Authority on the land belonging to Kolkata
Port Trust in an endeavour to promote tourism and to beautify the
riverfront. The park has been a major attraction of the city and
draws thousands of visitors round the year.
There are rows of bunches on the banks for people to sit and behold
the spectacle of an exquisite nature - the dark water of the river
and the riot of colours by the riverside, as the soft and healing
breeze soothes the mind and body and the flowers sway in a colourful
harmony. The railings of the Park have been built a few inches above
the surface of the water. One can feel the dark, cold water with the
fingertips but it ought not to be done as there is the risk of
tripping into the river. The railings cover an extensive area by the
side of the river. People who are willing to spend some nice time in
this picturesque setting, will have a thrilling experience ambling
lazily on the graceelled path along the railings. The most
enchanting beauty of this park is that located on the bank of the
river.
Within the park, there are some cottages available with thatched
roofs. These provide shelter from the scorching sun rays, rainfall
and other whims of nature when the need be. Other sitting
arrangements are also available like benches, stools and chains,
arranged in rows by the side of the railings.
Millennium Park is not much different from other amusement parks of
its kind. But is has something special to it which enhances its
beauty. The enchanting beauty of this park is that adjacent to the
river. At times, it seems as if the river is following silently
through the park. As evening sets in and the city of joy slowly
plunges into darkness, the electric lights designed after the gas
light of the yester years start glowing with effulgence. Then the
park with all its surroundings looks like a land of fantasy of
dreams and of passonate desires.
There is also a children's park exclusively for the kids. There are
slides, merry-go-rounds and some other rides to the sheer delight of
the kids.
If you really want to spend your few movement with your beloved or
with your family, surely the Millennium Park is the perfect picnic
spot for you.
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