Eco Park walking and cycling loop

Eco Park is a large landscaped urban park on Biswa Bangla Sarani in Action Area II of New Town, on the north-eastern edge of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The walking and cycling loop follows paved and compacted paths around the central lagoon and through themed gardens, giving walks of roughly 4-8 km depending on how many side paths are included. The terrain is flat, at about 5-10 m above sea level, so elevation gain is negligible and the route suits first-time walkers. Trailhead access is by road: app cabs from central Kolkata take 35-60 minutes and cost about ₹350-650, and the planned Orange Line station named Eco Park is not confirmed open as of October 2026, so road transport is the dependable option. Entry is through the park gates, where a ticket is bought on arrival, and parking is available for private vehicles and cabs. The surface is mostly tarmac, brick pavers and packed earth, with little technical difficulty and no exposure beyond open sun. Shade is patchy: tree-lined avenues and garden pavilions offer relief, but the lagoon-side stretches are open and become hot from mid-morning. Landmarks along the loop include the large water body at the centre, landscaped gardens, bamboo groves and the walkways that give views across the lagoon to the New Town skyline. Cycles can be hired inside the park for the circuit, and walkers commonly turn back after one full lap of the lagoon. Drinking water and food stalls are available near the entrance and at several points inside, and benches and rest shelters are spread along the main paths. Mosquitoes can be noticeable near water at dusk, so repellent is useful, and a sunhat and water bottle are standard. Arriving at opening time between October and March gives the coolest conditions, lighter crowds and better chances of seeing resident and migratory birds on the lagoon edges. Weekends and public holidays bring large family crowds, which can make the cycling lanes busy. The loop works well as a gentle half-day outing from Kolkata and combines easily with a visit to other attractions in New Town.