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Oct 2010

The Diamond Water Park of Pune, India

The Diamond Water Park of Pune, India - BindaasTravel.com

The Diamond Water Park of Pune, India

Pune also known as Punya Nagari is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra in western India. Pune is also known as Queen of Deccan and Oxford of the East. This city is the center of art and crafts, culture, education, and Marathi Theater.

About Pune City ---:

Located 560m above sea level on the Deccan plateau, and around 160 km southeast of the state capital is Pune, situated near the Sahyadri mountain range which separates it from the Arabian sea. Pune is one of the historical, romantic and charming cities of the world surrounded with green hills and lovely tourist points and major attractions. And the Splash Mountain Water Park is one of them.

The Splash Mountain Water Park ---:

The Splash Mountain Water Park is India’s largest water park and is also known as Diamond Water Park. It is located at Lohgaon, some 27 km away from Pune. To be more precise, it is at 118 Ashoka Mall Bund, Garden Road, just opposite the Holiday Inn in Pune, and is spread over 15 acres. This park was enunciated by private operators in Pune who took the initiative to build this water park with international standards to lure foreign tourists. The water of this place is lab tested, and hence believed to be highly hygienic.

Attractions Inside Splash Mountain Water Park ---:

As one enters the Splash Mountain Water Park, one can find rides. And there are 28 types of rides for diverse age groups. The huge Amusement Park here is the ideal place to play different kinds of water games. Some of the greatest attractions are the Cyclone, Dark Cave, Lazy River, Multi Lane, Rain dance rides, and Wave Pool. It also has lily pads, play station, kids’ pool, and family pool. Children love sliding at top speed through the looping tubes. And one has to climb to the platform where the colorful pipes begin. These tubes are of varying length and curves that take one down. The Lazy River ride on the other hand is a slow comfortable one and involves a quiet downstream ride on a boat. And the Multi-Lane one is the assortment of tubes for thrill lovers. The Wave Pool generates artificial waves, and the Cyclone Rain Dance is yet another attraction. The dancing fountains, the water rides, and wave pools are an ideal destination for those wanting to cool off in summer.

Cost of Tickets and Rentals ---:

Costumes, lockers, rental prams, towels, and tubes are available here. And for hiring swimsuits, adults and youngsters are required to deposit a sum of INR 100 to 125. Discounts are offered on tickets to school and college trips. The ticket charges are as: On weekends - Adults INR 300/- and Children – INR 250/-. On weekdays - Adults INR 250/- and Children – INR 200/-.

Address and Timings ---:

The address, phone and timings of The Splash Mountain Water Park are as:
Water Park Road,
Lohagaon,
Pune, 411007
Phone: 020-65300509
Timings: 10 AM to 05:30 PM

Climate of Pune ---:

Temperatures in Pune swing to extremes with summers being very hot especially in April and the winters being very chill. Monsoons are unpredictable and can be continuous, known to stretch for a few days up to two weeks. Pune is at its coolest and best between November to February.

Temperatures in Pune ---:

Summer - Max.36C, Min.23C
Monsoon - Max 37, Min 24 with average rainfall of 722 mm
Winter - Max.28C, Min.10C

How To Reach Pune ---:

By Air:-- Pune airport is situated in the Lohagaon area, about 10 km northeast of the city. There are direct flights connecting Pune with the major cities of India.

By Rail:-- A good rail network connects Pune with rest of the parts of the country. Deccan Queen, Indrayani Express, Shatabdi Express, etc, ply regularly between Pune and Mumbai.

By Road:-- Pune is well connected with almost all the major cities of Maharashtra as well as the rest of the country by road. There are bus services connecting Pune with nearby cities and towns.

Posted By : <kavita kawde
Posted By : kavita kawde

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