Kotagarh Hill Side Park is a privately owned park and resort located near Raj Sunakhala in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. Situated at the base of a stunning hill, it's about 4 kilometers from Raj Sunakhala. Here are some highlights of the park: Attractions: The park features an artificial waterfall, a water fountain, a viewing tower offering great views, and statues including one of Lord Shiva. You can also see cement figures of a butterfly, a peacock, and a farmer on a bullock cart. Many reviewers mention the night view as particularly breathtaking. For Children: It's considered a great place for kids with various playground equipment available. A toy train and a swimming pool for children were reportedly under construction in late 2023. Event Facilities: Hillside Park offers facilities for hosting weddings, receptions, "bratopanayan" (thread ceremony), and birthday celebrations. It even has two marriage mandaps available for rent. Greenery: Visitors often note the park's greenery and the efforts to maintain it. Food: There are open food courts inside the park, and some small vendors also sell snacks. Entry Fee: There is an entry fee of ₹30 for adults and ₹20 for children above 12 years old. There might be a separate charge for taking a DSLR camera inside. Opening Hours: The park is open every day from 11 am to 7 pm. Best Time to Visit: According to one source, any time of the year is suitable for visiting. However, another suggests evening hours and sunset are ideal. Location: It's located about 4 km from the nearest bus stop in Rajsunakhala. It's worth noting that there is also a Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha, which is a different place known for its biodiversity and wildlife. So, be sure to specify if you're interested in the park and resort in Nayagarh or the wildlife sanctuary in...
Read moreIt's a good hangout place for people living nearby, basically within an area range of 10-15kms. Enjoyable amenities and a number of small playgrounds are available for kids and juniors. A toy train and a swimming pool for kids is under construction right now which after completion will be an add-on to the park's amenities.
We visited the park in the afternoon and to be honest it is not a very good time to roam around. Ideal time to visit this amusement park is evening hours and during sunset.
Some of the construction works are still going on and as per the keepers, they also conduct some sort of light and sound shows during evening.
Water fountains and associated lightings are arranged at strategic locations of the park and it gives a boost towards its aesthetic beauty especially after sunset.
A good food court is also available for refreshments at the aft end of the park. Public toilet is available at the central building block which one take take access free of cost. Small snack and ice cream shops are available inside the park.
Ticket booths for separate selected rides are present inside the park itself which will come into operation after completion of construction.
This amusement park has a lot of greenery and a special thanks to the keepers who have done a decent job of maintaining them. Though I think during summers it would be a bit tough to find greenery inside the park.
One can definitely enjoy the view of the entire park from the mushroom watch-tower (at the left-hand side corner-end of the amusement park) One should definitely not...
Read moreOur bus was in the last phase our day's journey on 17January 2024 and after our lunch at Kothagar Bagha Gumpha picnic we reached Hill side park and resort gate for site seeing of a beautiful park developed and managed by a private entrepreneur. The park is developed over an area of 220000sq. ft in southern part of Kotagargh forest. Entry ticket fee is Rs. 30/- per head. The rocky boulders scattered in the area have been coloured to give a new design to the garden view. Moreover the sight view towers at the three corners of the park are of great attraction of the visitors. The flower gardens developed in regular pattern also add to enhance the beauty of the park. Fountains also an attraction with light and music during the evening hours. Open food courts for visitors available inside the park. Most interesting is the park has two marriage mandap for renting for marriage function. Charges is Rs 45000/- per mandap. Other attractions are slides, swings, children boating, children driving etc. The fountain at the entrance gate and the royal elephant statue are really fascinating.The park is full of amusement and...
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