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{{Infobox water park
|name = Wonderla
|image = Wonderla Amusements Parks Logo.png
|caption =
|location = [[Kochi]]
|location2 = [[Bengaluru]]
|location3 = [[Hyderabad]]
|coordinates =
|slogan=Begin the Journey of Wonders!
|theme=Amusement Park
|Chief Executive Officer = D S SACHDEVA
|rides=55
|coasters=2
|slides=72
|homepage = {{URL|http://www.wonderla.com/}}
|owner = [[Kochouseph Chittilappilly]]
|headquarters = [[Bengaluru]]
|general_manager =

|opening_date = 2000 in Kochi, 2005 in Bengaluru and 2016 in Hyderabad
|closing_date =
|operator = Wonderla Holidays Limited
|previous_names= [[Veegaland]] at Kochi
|season = All year round
|area =
}}

'''Wonderla''' is the largest chain of [[amusement park]]s in [[India]]. It is owned and operated by Wonderla Holidays Limited which is headquartered near [[Bidadi]], {{convert|28|km}} from [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]]. It operates 3 amusement parks in [[Kochi]], [[Bengaluru]], and [[Hyderabad]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.wonderla.com/about-us/about-wonderla.html|title=About Wonderla {{!}} Kochi, Bangalore and Hyderabad Amusement Parks {{!}} Bangalore Resort|website=www.wonderla.com|language=en|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref>

Wonderla is promoted by [[Kochouseph Chittilappilly]] and his son Arun Chittilappilly as a subsidiary of [[V-Guard Industries]]. The first amusement park project Wonderla Kochi was set up in 2000, followed by the second in Bengaluru in 2005, and finally the third in Hyderabad was commissioned in April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/indias-family-businesses/after-vguard-and-wonderla-kochouseph-chittilappilly-is-busy-with-his-realty-business/46437/1|title=After V-Guard and Wonderla, Kochouseph Chittilappilly is busy with his realty business {{!}} Forbes India|website=Forbes India|language=en|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref> Wonderla is currently planning to open its 4th amusement park in Chennai. Wonderla amusement parks offer a variety of rides such as rollercoasters, water slides, Ferris wheel, drop tower etc. to name a few.<ref name=":3" />

== History ==
In the year 2000, Kochouseph Chittilappilly started the flagship amusement water theme park under the name [[Veegaland]] in Kochi, Kerala.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.dakshinroutes.com/Tour-Packages/kochouseph-chittilappilly.aspx|title=Kochouseph Chittilappilly, Businessmen in Kerala, Director of V-Guard Industries {{!}} Dakshin Routes|website=www.dakshinroutes.com|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vguard.in/about-us/founder-profile|title=V-Guard Founder|website=www.vguard.in|language=en|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref> 75-crore INR was invested in the construction and development of Veegaland. In 2005, due to the overwhelming success of the Veegaland project, Kochouseph Chittilappilly launched another amusement park on a larger scale at a cost of around 105 crore INR in Bengaluru by the name Wonderla, spread over an area of {{convert|82|acre}}.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="Reporter">{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/wonderla-to-expand-presence-in-south-india-112022400052_1.html|title=Wonderla to expand presence in South India|last=Reporter|first=B. S.|date=2012-02-24|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref> The third amusement park, Wonderla Hyderabad was commissioned in April 2016.<ref name="worth the ride">{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/wonderla-worth-the-ride-114042200790_1.html|title=Wonderla: Worth the ride|author=Jitendra Kumar Gupta|date=22 April 2014|publisher=Business-Standard}}</ref>Currently the Park is being run by the son of Kochouseph Chittiplappilly - Arun Chittiplappilly as Managing Director.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-09|title=Arun Chittilappilly re-appointed as Managing Director of Wonderla Holidays|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/arun-chittilappilly-re-appointed-managing-director-wonderla-holidays-134978|access-date=2021-10-16|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>

==Locations==
===Kochi===
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| width1 = 200
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| caption1 = Wonderla Kochi
| image2 = Wonderla Bangalore BNC.jpg
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| caption2 = Wonderla Bengaluru
| image3 = Wonderla.jpg
| width3 = 200
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| caption3 = Wonderla Hyderabad
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The Kochi park was started in 2000 as [[Veegaland]] until it was re-branded in 2011.<ref name="Reporter"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Wonderla Kochi|url=http://advicesacademy.com/travel/wonderla/|publisher=AdvicesAcademy|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> This park is situated on the top of a hill at Pallikkara, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the city center. The park was set up in 2000 and was designed by architect Joseph John.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kochiservnet.com/hangouts/hangouts_action.php/41/Veega-Land/|title=Kochi : Veega Land{{!}}Hangouts in Kochi/Cochin - Kochiservnet|website=kochiservnet.com|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref>

Wonderla Kochi is the first park in India to get [[ISO_14000#ISO_14001_standard|ISO 14001]] certificate for eco-friendliness and [[OHSAS 18001]] certificate for safety.<ref name="wonderlakochi">{{Cite web|url=http://www.wonderla.com/about-us/about-wonderla.html|title=Wonderla Amusement Park Kochi|website=wonderla.com|access-date=2018-08-16}}</ref> The park is spread over 30 acres of landscaped space with more than 50 amusement rides.<ref name="wonderlakochi"/> In July 2018, Wonderla Kochi was ranked eleventh in the [[TripAdvisor]] 'Travellers' choice awards for amusement parks and water parks in Asia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/ramoji-film-city-wonderla-in-top-in-asia-theme-parks-118072900287_1.html|title=Ramoji Film City, Wonderla in top in Asia theme parks|publisher=[[Business Standard]]|access-date=2018-08-16}}</ref>

===Bengaluru===
The park features a wide variety of attractions including 55 land and water rides, a musical [[fountain]] and [[laser]] shows, and a [[virtual reality]] show.<ref name=":1" /> Wonderla Bangalore has a full-fledged [[Sprung floor|dance floor]] with a twist, electronically controlled rain showers. Wonderla also has attractions specially designed for children, and these are gentle yet unusual like a kiddies free fall ride. It uses [[Solar power|solar]]-heated water for all its pools during winter. It has [[Meeting|conference]] facilities for up to 1,000 persons and features five restaurants with a total seating capacity of 1,150. It has [[locker room]]s with over 2,350 lockers and restrooms and showers.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hellotravel.com/stories/top-5-water-parks-in-bangalore|title=Top 5 Water Parks in Bangalore - Hello Travel Buzz|website=www.hellotravel.com|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref> Wonderla Bangalore has been ranked 1st in India and 7th best in Asia by [[Tripadvisor]] for 2014, the highest for any Amusement park in India.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-16/news/51600725_1_parks-reviews-and-opinions-tripadvisor-travellers|title=Five amusement parks in India feature among top 25 in Asia|date=Jul 16, 2014|work=The Economic Times}}</ref>

Wonderla Holidays opened its first luxury [[resort]], an 84-room hotel complex spread over 100,000 square feet and operational since 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://udaipurkiran.com/wonderla-holidays-plans-to-expand-operations-outside-southern-states-report/|title=Wonderla Holidays plans to expand operations outside southern states: Report {{!}} Udaipur Kiran : Latest News Headlines, Current Live Breaking News from India & World|website=udaipurkiran.com|language=en|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref> The resort features includes a dedicated children's play area, other recreational and conferencing facilities.<ref name="worth the ride"/> The resort is located next to Wonderla Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wonderla.com/bangalore-resort/|title=Wonderla Resort Bangalore {{!}} Resort in Bangalore {{!}} Hotel on Mysore Road|website=www.wonderla.com|language=en|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref>

===Hyderabad===
Wonderla Hyderabad offers 28 land based rides and 18 water based attractions on 50 acres of land.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://telanganatourisminfo.com/wonderla-hyderabad-amusement-park-launched/ | location=Hyderabad | work=Telangana Tourism | title=Wonderla Hyderabad Amusement Park | date=8 May 2016}}</ref> Wonderla Amusement Park is located 28 km away from Hyderabad City. Its most notable ride is ''[[Recoil (Wonderla Hyderabad)|Recoil]],'' a reverse looping roller coaster. It was launched on January 20, 2018, by Managing Director Arun K Chittilappilly and Chief Executive Officer DS Sachdeva.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kumar|first=V. Rishi|title=Wonderla Holidays to open ₹250-cr facility in Hyderabad next month|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/wonderla-holidays-to-open-250cr-facility-in-hyderabad-next-month/article8384738.ece|access-date=2021-10-16|website=@businessline|language=en}}</ref>

==IPO==
The initial public offering (IPO) of Wonderla Holidays for about Rs 180 crores received overwhelming response. The IPO proceeds were to be used for its upcoming theme park project in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>[http://www.livemint.com/Companies/X6mDzgztPc8YMGtyyY1iJI/Wonderla-Holidays-IPO-oversubscribed-38-times-on-last-day.html Wonderla Holidays IPO oversubscribed 38 times on last day] LiveMint April 23, 2014</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/wonderla-to-set-foot-in-hyderabad-with-water-theme-park/article2940184.ece|title=Wonderla to set foot in Hyderabad with water theme park|author=Suresh Krishnamoorthy|date=February 28, 2012|work=The Hindu}}</ref>

==Expansion plans==
Wonderla holidays is currently working on its 4th amusement park in Chennai and the park awaiting final approval from the Chennai Department of Town & Country Planning to commence its project.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=2020-06-27|title=Clearance awaited from Town & Country Planning dept: Wonderla Holidays on Chennai project|language=en|work=The Economic Times|agency=PTI|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/construction/clearance-awaited-from-town-country-planning-dept-wonderla-holidays-on-chennai-project/articleshow/77191728.cms|access-date=2021-05-24}}</ref> Amusement park in Chennai will cost {{INR Convert|3|b}}, spread over {{convert|55|acre|m2}} of land.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Global-Investors-Meet-Wonderla-signs-MoU-with-TN-govt-to-set-up-amusement-park-in-Chennai/articleshow/48901648.cms |title=Global Investors Meet: Wonderla signs MoU with TN govt to set up amusement park in Chennai |date=10 September 2015 |author=Aparna Ramalingam |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Wonderla also announced that an amusement park would be set up in [[Andhra Pradesh]] in {{convert|50|acre|m2}} between [[Guntur]] and [[Vijayawada]] at a cost of {{INR Convert|2.5|b}}.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/Wonderla-Holidays-to-invest-250-crore-in-AP/articleshow/48995385.cms | location=Visakhapatnam | work=The Times of India | title=Wonderla Holidays to invest 250 crore in AP | date=17 September 2015}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Wonderla, Bangalore}}
{{official|https://www.wonderla.com/}}

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{{Amusement Parks in India}}
{{Tourism in Kerala}}

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[[Category:Amusement parks in Kerala]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kochi]]
[[Category:Amusement parks in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Telangana]]

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