It is summer already in Chennai and the temperatures have already started soaring. In probably two weeks from now, you would be dreading to even step out for a second in the sun. Taking day trips will be a nightmare. So while it is still breezy outside and the sun’s heat has still not made you feel like running indoors, take some time out and take your kids to these awesome outdoor places for the weekend:
The Farm
Most of the kids, who are born and brought up in big cities and metros are hardly aware about the life in agricultural hinterlands. Most of them have no clue how and what having a farm feels like. So just take them to The Farm located at Semmancherry Village on Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR). This place is a treat for children as it offers the authentic experience with its sights, sounds and smells of a farm. The farm has poultry, cattle and horses, and grows organic vegetables. The kids can feed the animals, pet them, and depending on the time of day, even participate in the milking process. Older children are welcome to pluck vegetables. After the farm walk, they can try their hand at making pizza, right from rolling the dough till topping it with cheese. Apart from these activities, they enjoy a horse ride, play board games, or use the equipment for outdoor sports.
The Farm : Location
Choki Dhani
Again a welcome change for city-bred kids, this place is a great way to show your kids the culture and nuances of beautiful state of Rajasthan. Chokhi Dhani, located at NH-4, Near Queensland Theme Park in Tandalam, is based on village-theme entertainment concept. Chokhi Dhani provides a venue for people of all age groups to relax and be entertained in a traditional village atmosphere. Hence, no room for modern amenities here, except for the air-conditioning in the dining hall and mobile phones guests are allowed to carry. Some of the activities included in the package are camel, tonga and bullock cart rides, potters’ dance, kalbeliya, nat ro kartab (acrobatics on a bamboo), kathputli ro naach (puppet show), jaadu ro khel (magic show), mehendi, and a sumptuous snack and dinner. What makes Chokhi Dhani special is that it’s like a village in a city.
Chokhi Dhani : Location
Covelong Surf Point
Do you feel your kid is addicted to Playstations, mobile phone or laptop and does not really step out to have some fun? Then how about making him ride the waves of the ocean! Surfing can be a really fun activity for your kids and make them fall in love with the activity by taking them to Covelong Point Social Surf School located on ECR near Kovalam. They offer surf lessons for all those interested! The classes are led by team of qualified surf instructors. Just head to ECR on a Sunday morning and let your kids have a whale of a time learning to surf and then eventually, ride the waves.
Surf Point : Location
The Wild Tribe Ranch
The Wild Tribe Ranch is an adventure sports zone again located in ECR. ATVs, geronimos, air football, sumo wrestling, paint ball can give some serious adrenaline rush. Lighter activities such as mechanical surfing, mechanical bull, and target paint ball are also offered. Every activity is conducted under the guidance of trained staff who explain these and do demos. Children, especially those aged 7 and above, could have a blast here. Younger kids are offered an easier version of the obstacle course along with a play area.
The Wild Tribe Ranch : Location
VGP Golden Beach
It is one of the oldest amusement park in the country and was set up in 1975. Re-christened in 1997 as ‘VGP Universal Kingdom’, 40 years on, the kingdom remains India’s largest theme park and is a thriving hub of fun, sun and sparkling good times! The park is spread out over a massive 45 acres of beautiful property, complete with a private beach. It houses more than 45 rides, a huge water park complete with massive slides that drop into 5,500 gallons of swirling water and an array of exhibits including the petting zoo, and the statue man. All of it set against a backdrop of lush greenery and the azure sea. It also has a ‘Snow Kingdom’ and now a Click Art museum in its premises. It is a perfect place for a day-out with kids.
