Lonavala is a picture-perfect hill station. The rolling Sahayadri Ranges, lush greenery, aqua-blue lakes and cloudy skies are hallmarks of natural beauty and splendidness. But there are plenty of other things to do in Lonavala, besides exploring its natural wonders. One such fun and adventure attraction is the Wet’nJoy Amusement Park in Lonavala. With thrill and family rides, it is a refreshingly different destination, that though set against the backdrop of stunning natural beauty, offers a wide range of unique and exciting adventure experiences.
Lonavala is often visited over weekends or the holiday seasons by Mumbaikars and locals from Pune. It is easily reachable from these major cities in particular, as well as other towns and cities of the state. Besides, Lonavala sees a higher influx of younger tourists, in comparison to other age groups. This is essentially because, youngsters from Mumbai or Pune, usually just take off in cars with a group of friends, to chill, try new adventures and have loads of fun. Hence, Wet’nJoy, Amusement Park in Lonavala is the perfect place for college students or a bunch of friends to push their limits, laugh out loud and forget the worries of their taxing schedules under the blue skies and fresh breeze of this wonderful hill station.
Wet’nJoy, Lonavala is located along the Mumbai-Pune Highway, in Takve, Maharashtra. It has both an amusement and a water park.
Considered one of the largest amusement parks in India, it offers a whooping twenty-Six plus rides besides many other activities, such as the House of Horrors, Mirror Maze, I Am 3D (movie) and much more. Also, it has a spacious parking space that can accommodate more than 400 four-wheelers and 600 two-wheelers. This must be a relief for friends who are travelling together in cars or hired vehicles.
Besides, changing rooms, locker facilities, a merchandise shop, wheelchairs, a medical emergency area and an ambulance service are some of the other amenities that are provided at the amusement park.
If you are a college student, it is understandable that you are on a tight budget always! Wet’nJoy, Lonavala, being mindful of this situation, offers discounts if you carry your college ID. Also, one can get 50% off entry tickets if you avail of the combo offer of the amusement and waterpark. Besides, a further discount if you book more than 4 tickets together. Surely, these offers are enticing enough! Needless to say, just absolutely fantastic if you are with your group of friends who are looking for things to do in Lonavala over a weekend or holiday.
Here comes the most exciting part of the amusement park – the mind-blowing adventure rides! In fact, the rides that you can enjoy here are one of a kind. So without keeping you waiting any more, here is a look at some of the thrill adventure rides that you definitely must try out with your friends.
Of course, we all dream of going to space. But imagine sitting in a spacecraft and reaching for the skies above! Oh and did we forget, that just as there is no gravity in space and you could be turning and tossing around, that is exactly what happens in Space Trainer as well!
If you think you can scream the loudest, then this one is for you. The 360-degree swinging in mid-air will make your heartbeat stop, and yes, scream!
The hoopla itself rotates in a circular fashion in the air, but also, the individual cabins where passengers are seated also turns 360 degree. This ride is not for the faint-hearted.
Getting suspended high up is adventurous enough! Now imagine if you are spun around too! Wouldn’t that be exciting!
Some of the other rides that you could particularly enjoy more with friends since they involve, a lot of screaming, shouting and getting frightened, include Super Splash, Z Force, Tornado, Turbo Force, Giant Frisbee and many more.
Also, if you are with family and kids, there are plenty of rides to enjoy as well. Some of these are Lazy River, Carnival, Water Mania, Galleon etc.
Of all the things to do in Lonavala’s Wet’nJoy Amusement Park, can you imagine there being no eating or food involved? Of course not! Four restaurants cater to different foods and cuisines to satisfy your taste buds and hunger attacks. From Italian to seafood, to Maharashtrian to street food – these restaurants have it all. Also, the food stalls across the park sell an assortment of quick snacks and drinks that you can enjoy while on a break from the rides.
There are many things to do in Lonavala for sure. However, visiting Wet’nJoy amusement park is an adventure that you mustn’t miss for sure. And especially, when you are with friends, taking a weekend off to let your hair down, there is no better way to unwind, yet, be at the edge of your seat. Yes, Lonavala is pretty, lovely and a wonderful hill station. And amongst the many things to do in Lonavala, Wet’nJoy, remains one of the best.
Waterpark Time: 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Rides Operational Time: 11:00 AM – 05:30 PM
Amusement Park Time: 10:30 AM – 07:00 PM
Rides Operational Time: 11:00 AM – 06:30 PM