India /Punjab /Jalandhar /Jalandhar
Sight Address : Nikku Park Jalandhar 144001 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Once had a lovely ambiance long time ago has regained its stature as cheap nature garden or a mini amusment park. You will enjoy large open space, some beautiful fountains, candy/popcorn stall, five or six rides like cups and saucers, roller coaster etc, children’s train, caterpillar etc (Rs10/- per ride/popcorn/candy). It is easily accessible, being in one of the most active colonies of Jalandhar-Model Town. Expect calm soothing environment and more, you could sit quietly on the grass or scream on the roller coaster. Since adjacent to Model Town (MT) market, going for some shopping, eating Gole Gapee/Pani Puri, Bhel Puri & just for gheri is no problem. Do visit Model Town market, if you visit Niku Park. Parkesh Bakery in MT market is the right place for buying snacks, cakes, gifts & soft drinks. During good old days, there used to be a manual machine installed on the counter of the bakery, where the sales person will slice the bread loaf for you & pack it giving a nice, fresh look of the bread. If you would like to see community, sundays are the best days to go. Besides these, Prithvi’s Planet Bowling Alley is another place to visit.
Nikku Park Jalandhar
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Oct – Mar
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
3 – 4 Hours
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Entry fee Rs2/- per person & also Rs2/- for scooter parking
Kids Rs. : Entry fee Rs2/- per person
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Entry fee Rs2/- per person
Kids Rs. : Entry fee Rs2/- per person
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Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Hot N Cool Family Restaurant ; Opposite Nikku Park Near Gurudwara, Model Town, Jalandhar – 144003 ; Ph/M – (91)-181-5030087, +(91)-9915313541 ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Jalandhar is well connected by a road network and national Highway. The tourist can reach to Jalandhar by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
BUS : The city of Jalandhar is connected extensively from many places in northern India. Buses are available from different states such as Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Tickets are cheap and prices vary depending on the distance. Autos are available to the city from the bus stand.
Train : Jalandhar has a railway station that is well connected to places such as Delhi, Amritsar, Jammu and others. Train tickets from Delhi cost around Rs 200 for a second class non A/C compartment. It is advisable to pre book taxis through the hotels for pick up.
Air : The closest airport is located in the city of Amritsar and this is an international airport with excellent connectivity to many countries. The airport receives flights from places such as London, Uzbekistan, Muscat, Sharjah, Dubai and Tehran. It is also well connected by frequent flights to Delhi. Transport options from the airport are not extensive and it would be advisable to book a taxi through the hotels. Taxis from Amritsar to Jalandhar cost around Rs 1200 and they are a safe option.
Others : Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
Things to CarryEdit
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Jalandhar is a major tourist city in India.
- Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
