Central Park, Salt Lake, Kolkata — Attraction in Bidhannagar

ADDRESS:FD Block, Sector III, Bidhannagar, Kolkata 7000091

Located in the planned satellite town of Bidhannagar (Salt Lake City), the Central Park is the second largest open space in Kolkata after Maidan. This park is often referred to as the Salt Lake Central Park. Built around an expansive water body, the park is a favourite hang-out of many, especially couples. In the mornings, the park is filled with early risers who start their day here amidst lush greenery.

Complete with water bodies, trees and meadows, Central Park is home to several birds, including tree birds and water birds. One can spot common moorhen, whistling duck, pigeon, black drongo, cormorant, egret and many other birds here. There is a beautiful rose garden near gate number one. When in bloom, this small rose garden makes for a pleasant sight. The park also has a butterfly garden, where visitors can catch a glimpse of plain tiger, blue tiger, common jay and various other types of butterflies. This initiative is supported by the West Bengal Forest Department.

The lake in the park is connected to a small island via a bridge that has a pagoda. Do try to visit this attraction. Though there is not much to do in the park, apart from relaxing or taking a walk, you can click some pictures if you are into photography. At sundown, when the sun's rays reflect on the lake, it makes for an excellent subject for photography. Visitors can easily reach Central Park from the nearby...

Central Park situated in Bidhannagar is a public park. It is also known as Banabitan. It is the second largest open space in the city of Kolkata after the Maidan. It is a favorite hangout for lovers. This park is easily reachable from the Karunamoyee bus stand in Salt Lake. On the roads surrounding the park are the buildings where the West Bengal government has relocated many government departments.

The park is built around an expansive water body. There is a bridge which connects on side of the lake to an island which has a pagoda. The lake serves as a heaven for birds of different species. There is also a boating facility in the lake near the rose garden.

The park has a very beautiful rose garden (near Gate No.1, opposite of Bikash Bhawan). The rose garden is bordered by rows of hedges surrounding the rose plants. When in bloom, the rose flowers present a delightful sight.

The park's butterfly garden has several species of butterflies. The butterfly garden consists of several plots where shrubs and trees on which butterflies and their larvae(caterpillar) feed, have been planted. Dedicated gardeners maintain these areas under the guidance of Nature Mates - Nature Club. The West Bengal Forest Dept. supports this initiative. The butterfly garden can be easily reached after entering the park from Gate No.1 and then taking right from the main...

Central Park situated in Bidhannagar is a public park. It is also known as Banabitan. It is the second largest open space in the city of Kolkataafter the Maidan. It is a favorite hangout for lovers.This park is easily reachable from the Karunamoyee bus stand in Salt Lake – the Central Park Kolkata Metro station is projected to work in 2015. On the roads surrounding the park are the buildings where the West Bengal government has relocated many government departments.The park is built around an expansive water body. There is a bridge which connects on side of the lake to an island which has a pagoda. The lake serves as a haven for water birds like lesser whistling duck, common moorhen, egrets, cormorants and other species. There are also boating facilities in a cordoned off section of the lake near the rose garden.The park has a very beautiful rose garden (near Gate No.1, opposite of Bikash Bhawan). The rose garden is bordered by rows of hedges surrounding the rose plants. When in bloom, the rose flowers present a...