VGP Universal Kingdom

VGP Universal Kingdom Chennai – History, Things to Do & Tips

A Classic Family Theme Park in Chennai and the only one with direct Beach access in the city

Ferris Wheel at VGP Universal Kingdom Chennai — Ferris Wheel at VGP Universal Kingdom

Overview

VGP Universal Kingdom Chennai was established as a full-fledged theme park in 1997, spread over 40+ acres and currently has 40+ rides

Dry rides include both thrill rides and family rides with the family rides being more popular and much more in number

The water park includes a large wave pool, water slides, a family pool, a rain dance area, etc.

In addition to 40+ dry and water rides, the theme park also includes the following:
— An Animal Petting Zone that provides a safe environment for people and children to pet, feed and bond with farm animals such as Goats, Sheep, etc.
— An Artificial Fort called Paneer fort featuring 108 pillars in classic Chola style, with characters and stories from Tamil literature
— The iconic Statue Man, a person who stands like a literal statue despite possible disturbances from visitors

The theme park also includes access to the VGP Golden Beach, a private well maintained Beach along the Bay of Bengal

Know Before You Go

Maintenance of the the park and its facilities might not be great since it is old. Also, you can expect some rides to be non-operational during your visit. For most people, these issues do not prevent them from having a great time at the park

Outside food is usually not permitted and prices of food inside the park might be significantly higher than what one would usually expect to pay

Nylon clothes/Swimwear are mandatory for the water rides. You will be forced to buy Nylon clothes to enter the area if you are not in the appropriate outfit

For some rides, wait times can extend from 10 minutes to 1 hour during holidays and weekends. Plan accordingly

Tickets can be booked directly from the park website or from apps such as BookmyShow or District. Explore all these options for the best prices

Ticket combos to explore other popular areas within the premises such as VGP Marine Kingdom are usually available and is recommended to be bought if one is also interested in marine life

If interested, one can combine a visit to the theme park with a visit to the Snow Kingdom (which is not included in the ticket to the theme park) as it is also within the same premises

Location

SH 49, Injambakkam

FAQs

1. Is VGP Universal Kingdom open every day?

Yes, the park is open 365 days a year, including all Sundays and public holidays.

2. What are the ideal days and times to visit?

Weekdays (Monday–Friday) are best for shorter queues. We recommend arriving by 10:00 AM to cover the 45+ dry and water rides before the afternoon crowds.

3. How much time should I spend at the park?

Most visitors spend 5–6 hours to experience both the amusement park and the Aqua Kingdom.

4. Is there a specific dress code?

Standard comfortable attire is fine for dry rides, but nylon or synthetic swimwear is strictly mandatory for the water park.

5. Is outside food allowed inside the premises?

No. However, multiple multi-cuisine restaurants and snack kiosks are available throughout the park.