The intense summer heat in Kolkata makes going outside seem like a full-time job. We're all sluggish, overheated, and simply not feeling it. So, how can you continue to be active, have a great time, and still create memories during the summer? Easy—indulge in these 12 immensely enjoyable indoor activities. They're an excellent balance of thrill and unwinding, we promise. Continue reading to discover your new favourite!
12 Indoor Activities In Kolkata That Guarantee Fun
The Breakout
Put on your safety gear, including bulletproof jackets, and start a fierce paintball match. It's a battle of speed, strategy, and, of course, gore! Use as many paintballs as you can to send your opponents reeling. With 50 minutes per slot, you have 20 minutes to prepare and the remaining time to declare victory. With sandbags and hay strewn all over the ground, the 1,400 square foot, grungy war zone setting gives the scene a realistic feel. Are you ready to rule the battlefield? Go ahead and paint the town!
Timing: 8 AM - 4 AM
Price: INR 300 onwards
Contact: 098303 70727
Google Rating: 4/5
Instagram: @thebreakoutkolkata
Timezone
Timezone at South City is the ultimate arcade hotspot in the city. It has a mix of entertainment options, including bowling, arcade games, vintage games, virtual reality, and a vast gift section, making it a one-stop destination for fun. Plus, they have private party areas available for booking. You can purchase their Power Card to gain access to exclusive rewards and benefits like free games, discounts, birthday perks, and more.
Timing: 11 AM to 10 PM
Price: INR 799 onwards
Contact: 033 4603 5296
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Instagram: @timezonegames
11D Adventure Plex
11D Adventure Plex is similar to a movie, but much more awesome! There are 30 seats in this incredibly entertaining tiny theatre, and guess what? It's as if the film suddenly appears and begins to play with you! You can feel the bubbles floating in the air, snow dropping on your head, wind blowing past your ears, and more! There could be a loud BOOM of thunder or a tiny splash of hot water. You won't get bored because the films are brief—about 20 minutes—and packed with cartoons. It's like watching your favourite animation while riding a little rollercoaster!
Timing: 10 AM - 9:30 PM
Price: INR 200 on weekdays; INR 250 on weekends
Contact: 033 2290 3000
Google Rating: 4/5
Facebook: 11D Adventure Plex
Decathlon
Decathlon is famous for being a sports retailer, but what you may not know is that they also offer regular sports workshops. Cricket, football, and skating are among the indoor sports available at their retail locations in the city. The Decathlon Cycling Community (DCC) is exclusive to the Garia location.
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Timing: 11 AM - 10 PM
Price: INR 199 - INR 3,299 onwards
Contact: 063615 19939
Instagram: @decathlonsportsindia
Snow Park
Entering the Snow Park instantly transports you to a magical winter wonderland, complete with waddling penguins and snowflakes falling from the roof. The immersive experience offered by The Snow Park immerses you in an alternate universe of snow and ice, away from the oppressive heat of Kolkata. Because of its massive compressor and superior insulation, the Snow Park maintains a very low temperature—the lowest recorded reading was -6 degrees Celsius. Pose with 3D ice idols, slide down freezing slopes, shoot snow in blaster battles, and dance at the Disco on Ice. From ice skating and igloos to snow football and Swiss sledges, it's a fun adventure for kids of all ages!
Timing: 11 AM - 8 PM
Price: INR 399 per hour
Google Rating: 4.2/5
9D VR Gaming Console
The Fun Planet is Salt Lake’s answer to a rising need for age-no-bar gaming parlour. Most soft play places in the city have an upper age limit, which can separate siblings who are not in the same age group. This place has a wide variety of gaming consoles that are bound to keep the child in all of us happy and content. They have a whopping number of consoles and a three-storey playpen for kids. They have Kolkata’s only 9D virtual reality gaming console. Play and live within the games like Fire Fighter, Jack Pot 7, Rainbow Paradise, Farm Mania, Ice Man, and the usual car and motorbike racing, aeroplane flying, air hockey and basketball, and much more. Equipped with the latest ball machine, the ball pit is a big hit among the children as they swim and bathe in the ball shower. The cute in-house café is a bonus!
Timing: 11 AM - 9 PM
Price: INR 400
Google Rating: 4.1/5
Space Jump
Space Jump's debut has given the neighbourhood of Alipore a new family-friendly attraction. The multi-level, 25,000-square-foot facility has a range of activities catering to all ages, from toddlers learning their first steps to pre-teens practising fighting skills. This hotspot is divided into four zones and is heavily focused on maintaining safety. Older children can explore four levels of slides, hurdles, and other features; little toddlers can enjoy a padded play area with pretend-play settings, LEGO stations, tiny slides, and ball pools. The Sky Rider zipline, sky cycling, a large wave slide, dodgeball mats, trampolines, and more are available for kids to try, depending on their height.
Timing: 11 AM - 9 PM
Price: INR 1,000 onwards for Trampoline Park on weekdays; INR 1,250 on weekends; INR 800 for Soft Play area during weekdays and INR 1,000 onwards on weekends
Google Rating: 4.7/5
Instagram: @spacejumpkolkata
Korean Hair Spa At Nayaab Ghazal Salon
The very popular Korean head spa, commonly known as a "Hair Bath," has arrived in Kolkata. Get this scalp and hair treatment from Nayaab Ghazal Salon, which is deeply cleaning and nourishing. It entails several procedures employing specific Korean hair care products, such as scalp analysis, exfoliation, washing, and massage. The goal of the therapy is to clear the scalp of pollutants, unclog hair follicles, increase blood flow, and make you feel so calm that all of your concerns will vanish!
Timing: 10:30 AM - 12 AM
Price: INR 1,000 onwards
Contact: 9836641046
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Instagram: @nayabghazalsalon
Iyengar Yoga Sessions, Alka Jalan Foundation
For just INR 250 per session, Iyengar Yoga in Kolkata is the best method to get in shape this year. They cater to newbies, experts, and everyone in between! The lessons, which are taught three times a week by Ratan Sir, last approximately an hour. Not sure why this particular brand of yoga is so popular? It was created and named after BKS Iyengar. It emphasises alignment, accuracy, and detail, and will assist you in maintaining proper asana form. No prior fitness training or expertise is required.
Timing: 9 AM - 9 PM
Price: INR 3,000 for 12 classes
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Instagram: @alkajalanfoundation
Nicco Super Bowl
Organising a team get-together or birthday celebration? Nicco Super Bowl is here to help! To keep the excitement going, start some friendly competitions on the roomy bowling lanes before hitting the dance floor. Feeling peckish? The cuisine is delicious, reasonably priced, and exactly what you need to get through the night. Also, the staff is fantastic; they make sure that everything goes as smoothly as your greatest bowling shot! Get your squad together, put on your bowling shoes, and prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with strikes, spares, and fun!
Timing: Monday- Friday, 1 PM-9 PM; Saturday- Sunday, 1 PM-10 PM
Price: Entry is INR 100 per person. One game of bowling is INR 150 per person.
Google Rating: 4.3/5
House Of Pepe
House of Pepe has 20 action-packed gaming machines and also hosts bowling alleys and four crazy virtual reality activities. It is the place you head to when you need a much-needed induction into having fun doing physical activities (because you've finally had enough of doom-scrolling). The alleys are lit up, and irrespective of whether you are a novice or an expert, or just someone who wants good pictures while trying to bowl, House Of Pepe has got your back.
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Timing: 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Price: Contact 098317 90000 for more.
Science City
With interactive displays, a planetarium, and immersive zones, Science City in Kolkata is a 50-acre utopia where science and enjoyment collide. It combines elements of a museum and adventure, from travelling across space in the Space Odyssey to observing butterflies in a verdant botanical garden. The Power of Ten, the Earth Exploration Hall, the Illusions gallery, and the Nautical Centre are among the highlights. It's like entering a real-life science fiction movie—in the middle of the city—thanks to the latest AR/VR advancements and interactive displays.
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Timing: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day
Ticket price: INR 65 to INR 105
Contact: +91-33-2448 6815 / 6824