M.Gowri keerthana

Wonderla:An Adventurous holiday spot

Hello!Adventure seekers, I'm very excited to share about an adventurous and a thrilling experience in wonderla amusement park  which is located in the city outskirts of bangalore.wonderla is a  heaven for the people who are looking for an adventurous day out.

A Day in a adventurous land -Wonderland.

                       Wonderla bangalore is an amusement park that offers wonderful rides with eye-catching attractions for all kids,high speed rides for the adventurous people.It also contains water rides.Rides here are classified into  different categories and kids have a special category which is very attracting and also enjoyable.

1.High Thrill Rides 

         

●Recoil: Recoil is an roller coaster which is a very thrilling ride.It a very different ride which will take you to the sky and experiencing a free fall in a reverse which is unique and different .It is a wonderful experience that you'll never forget

                           

●Flash Tower and Drop zone:Flash tower and drop zone are similar but flash tower is a ride which is long in length and from the flash tower ,you can experience a wonderful view it takes u to the sky and drops down from the top of the tower and similarly drop zone also will have the same experience but it is short in length, people who are afraid of heights prefer this drop zone.

                

●Insanity:By the name itself,it feels different and it is a thrilling ride.using sophisticated hydraulics,the machine  moves each arm and each finger independently, turning, twisting, and swiveling in every direction possible.It is a ride that's sure to drive you insane and this ride has some restrictions that need to be followed.Below 12 years are not allowed to this drive because it is different from other rides and people suffering from high bp and heart patients are not recommended 

●Hurricane and Y-scream: Hurricane ride is giant three bladed fan that rises to a height of 20 metres .Riders sit in secure capsules that form the blades of the fan.Each capsule has eight seats.same like Insanity ride it has restriclotions  but here y scream ride has blow like structure which has only capacity of four riders.These both rides are similar with the same height but has different different capacities of riders .It thrills you until the ride ends.

●Maverick:If you are a fan of high speed roller coaster with twists,turns and loops.Maverick will leave you exhilarated and craving for more.safety measures are taken in this ride in order to have a safe ride

●Wonderla Bamba:It is an 18 seater ride which rotates  in whichever direction it likes which is very exciting to experience.

This ride will never make you to forget after the experience

●Equinox:It is one of the best high thrilling ride to experience in this amusement park which swings you and propels you across the dimensions.It gives you an amazing experience and it takes to the top while roatating which will be very exciting and scary .

●Techno jump:A high thrill ride which has 14 spokes arranged around a hub.An amazing ride which is different from all the rides in the high thrill rides

2.Water rides

●Jungle Lagoon: Water play attraction measuring over 10,000 sqft, with special soft flooring, very shallow water levels, and 5 uniquely themed water slides and a large water play tree-house and It can accommodate over 400 people comfortably.

●Lazy River: If all you want is to wallow in the waters and relax, get yourself afloat and drift along the meandering lazy river. It will gently waft you along taking you through a lion's mouth, under a fallen tree, past an alligator with its mouth agape, and past a gargoyle skull that keeps spewing water through its mouth.

●Boomerang: Boomerang is a thrilling water ride that will test rider's nerves. The float moves into a closed tunnel and then suddenly drops from a height into a large boomerang shaped water slide resulting in a repeated to and fro motion.

●Harakiri: This water slide takes you down, levels off at mid-way, and then takes you down again. After you have reached the bottom, it carries you up with the force of your momentum till as far as you'll go. After you reach the zenith, you slide back to the bottom to finish.

●Fun Racers: Fun Racers are water slides where you slither down lying prostrate on rubber mats. The downward slide is interspaced with level portions for a wonderful experience. Fun racers are very enjoyable ride suitable for all age groups.

●Uphill Racers: Uphill Racers are similar to Fun Racers except that instead of level spaces these rides have ups and downs. Uphill racers are very enjoyable ride suitable for all age groups.

●Banded Kraits: Banded Kraits are a water slide in which you sit on rubber rafts and make your way down, negotiating curves and loops on the way, to end up splurging in a shallow pool. Rafts that accommodate one, two or four people are available. This is a thoroughly enjoyable ride for the whole family.

●Twisters: Twisters are a set of four water slides with tube-like structures that take you through a series of loops to finally disgorge you into a shallow pool of water.

●Water Pendulum: This is a unique water slide where riders move up and down like a pendulum in a wide U shaped slide before coming to a gradual halt.

●Rain Disco: As the name suggests, rain disco is all about getting wet 'n' absolutely wild. It is a specially created indoor dance floor that gives you a multi-sensorial experience, with 10,000 watts of heart stopping hi-fidelity sound, Psychedelic laser lights, and perfectly choreographed showers of warm water that soak you in absolute dance-bliss! This attraction features an 'intelligent rain system' that moves to music - the only one of its kind in India.

●Wave Pools: If a beach is what Bangalore lacked, Wonderla offers you two, complete with artificial waves and even a lighthouse. The only difference is that the water isn't salty and you don't have to be afraid of the sea carrying you away. In winter the pool is heated, so you can wallow in the waters all year round. The smaller of the two pools has shallow waters and tiny waves that children can cope with. The larger one is deeper and the waves can match what you find on any seashore.

●Play Pools: If wave pools don't catch your fancy, there's the play pool in which people of all ages can splurge and frolic. These pools have sprayers and sprinklers that douse you with water from all directions. There are structures that children can scramble up and down, a bucket that empties itself when full and little slides that even tiny tots can play with.

●Wavy and Vertical Fall: This is a water slide similar to Twisters except that there are no loops to slow you down. You come down a steeply sloping chute and land with a splash into a sparkling puddle. The ride starts from the height of a six-story building, and before you know it you are already in the pool. This is not for the timid at heart.

3.Kids Rides

●Magic Mushroom: Magic Mushroom is a carousel ride with seats shaped like Ants & Honeybees. The ride carries a theme of Honey Bees rotating around a Mushroom

●Mini Venice: Mini Venice can accommodate 24 kids. The ride recreates the feeling of gondola ride through the canals of Venice.

●Mini Pirate Ship: Seat your kids safely harnessed and watch as they gleefully go up and down in the pirate ship. This miniature ship can be enjoyed even by toddlers. 

●Mini Express: Mini Express is a small, beautiful toy train that takes your little ones frolicking round the circuit in absolute merriment.

●Merry Ghost: Another ride for children below 10 years of age, ‘Merry Ghosts’ is a colorful merry-go-round which gently swings up and down as it spins around a brilliantly decorated spindly 

●Jumping frog: This is a merry-go-round specially designed for little children who are seated in capsules that resemble frogs. As the merry-go-round spins, the frogs leap gently into the air, giving the children a fairy-tale ride.

●Flying Jumbo: This is a wavy merry-go-around where participants seated like mahouts on flying elephants spin in a circle while also moving up and down vertically.

●Funky Monkey: A miniature version of the ever-popular ride ‘Drop Zone’ specially made for our young, thrill-seeking guests. This ride will be enjoyed by kids in the age group of 6 – 12. The ride takes kids to a maximum height of five meters and gives them an experience of the free-fall.

●Carousel: An absolute favorite with children, the carousel is a merry-go-round with colorful horses that take children galloping around in circles. Brilliantly illuminated after sundown, the carousel is a big draw with kids under the age of ten. 

●Convoy: This ride for the tiny tots consists of a convoy of mini trucks rollicking over a hilly terrain. 

4.Land Rides

●XD MAX: Experience the Adventures of Chikku, a state-of-the-art ride that combines a 3D film with physical and environmental effects, in an air-conditioned theatre with 180 seats. Visitors will experience movement under their feet, splashes of water, gusts of wind and movie magic like never before. The 3D goggles will introduce the spectators to a new, larger-than-life world.

●Cinemagic 3D: Cinemagic 3D is an absolute family thriller that brings you the essence of virtual reality cinema. Experience HD-3D video, multi-channel surround sound, high power blowers and hydraulics-assisted seats that move in perfect synchronization with the visual content.

●Musical Fountain and Laser Show: Wonderla boasts of India’s only indoor musical fountain where you can watch a colorful display as water takes center stage and dances gracefully to the accompaniment of music and brilliantly choreographed lighting. This is followed by the enthralling spectacle of a hi-tech laser show making it a not-to-be-missed extravaganza. Please do check with the park assistants to know the show timings. 

●Pirate Ship: This is a swing in the shape of a wooden craft. As it gathers momentum, it swings to an arc of 180 degrees, giving you an accelerating rush of adrenaline. Riders are safely harnessed in their seats. This ride is certainly not for the weak-hearted. 

●Net Walk: A new totally safe ride for young boys and girls where they have to walk along a slightly elevated walkway made of netting on three sides. The essence of the ride is to maintain balance while being on the move.

●Wonder Splash: This ride is an absolute must for every guest visiting Wonderla. A bogie that resembles a raft made of logs is hauled up a hill using a conveyor and taken through a tunnel. On emerging from the tunnel, it hurtles down a steep incline at a dizzying speed and splashes into a shallow pool, sending a glorious spray of water your way and drenching you in the process. This fun ride is suitable for all riders in all the age groups.

●Sky Wheel: Firmly straddling a 13-story-high tower, the giant wheel with a diameter of 30 meters slowly turns on its axis to give the riders a bird's eye view of the park and its surroundings. Spacious lifts carry visitors to the top of the tower, which is a landmark that can be seen from miles around.

●Toon Tango: This is the ride for all the age groups where two or three of you can squeeze into seat yourselves in one of the four capsules that emanate from a central pivot and are gently spun around as if in a waltz. 

●Termite Coaster and Train: Inside what appears to be a gigantic termite mound with a witch’s mouth for entry, are two popular rides – the Termite Train and the Termite Coaster. The Termite Train winds along a crazy track with sharp curves, steep climbs, and dizzying drops. If that sounds tame to you, try the Coaster. It will take you screaming, up and down hair-raising loops at break-neck speeds.

●Dungeon Ride: Here’s an exciting ride through a dangerous dungeon, haunted by a notorious jail warden’s ghost. The ride is based on the fictional account of a savage jail warden – Amarjeeth Rane. The ride explores the darkest corners of a tormented mind and employs the most sophisticated computer technology to make your blood run cold. This ride challenges a rider’s wits. This unique ride combines complex hydraulic and pneumatic controlled attractions and the entire attraction works automatically without any human interference.

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●Crazy Car: Fasten your seat belts for it’s going to be a bumpy ride ahead! Go crazy driving and you jostle for space for your car. It is great fun for the whole family – children, grandpas, and grandmoms included.

●Crazy Wagon: Crazy Wagon is a family ride themed like a horse-wagon. The ride oscillates and swings in every possible direction! Rising to the heights of 21 m, it appeals to guests of all ages and offers an orbiting sensation, with alternate movements of varying speed, both clockwise and anti-clockwise. In this ride, we use an imported drivetrain and mechanical parts.

RESTAURANTS IN WONDERLA 

PARK VIEW RESTAURANT: Start the day with a traditional spread of South Indian breakfast specials. Located at the entrance.

CHILLIES RESTAURANT: Located at a nodal point just after the entry into the park, Chillies is designed to offer a wide selection of food ranging from quick bites to meal options of biryanis and combos with noodles & Manchurian.

GREENS RESTAURANT: Pure Vegetarian Restaurant offering varied cuisines covering Indian, Chinese & fast food goodies like grilled sandwiches.

WAVES RESTAURANT: Overlooking the Wave Pool, it offers combo meals with kebabs & biryani along with other tongue tingling North Indian meal combos.

COURTYARD RESTAURANT: Enjoy an exquisite selection of Indian & Oriental cuisines from the Courtyard Restaurant. It is lauded for its mouth-burning spices and complex flavor pairings.

CRAZY PIZZA: A Pizzeria that swears by "Best ingredients to make the best Pizzas serves some of the most scintillating Pizzas inside the park

Planning Your Visit

Location: Wonderla Bangalore is located approximately 28 kilometers from Bangalore city center, making it easily accessible by car or public transportation.

Timings: The park usually operates from morning until late evening. It's advisable to check the park's official website for current operating hours and any special events.

Tickets: Ticket prices vary based on age, with special rates for children and seniors. It's recommended to book tickets in advance to avoid long queues, especially during peak seasons.