Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Kolkata Biodiversity Park Waives Morning Entry Fee
The Banabitan Biodiversity Park in Kolkata has decided to waive the entry fee for morning walkers from 5am to 7am starting from 19th July 2026.
This change aims to encourage people to use the park for their fitness routines and enjoy the natural surroundings.
The park introduced an entry fee in 2022 to help with maintenance costs.
The fee will still apply from 7am to 9am (Rs 10) and from 9am until sunset (Rs 50).
A yearly pass is also available for Rs 3,000.
Banabitan Biodiversity Park waives entry fee for morning walkers from 5am to 7am.
The waiver is effective from 19th July 2026.
The park introduced an entry fee in August 2022 for maintenance revenue.
Entry fee from 7am to 9am remains Rs 10, and from 9am to sunset remains Rs 50.
Yearly entry fee continues to be Rs 3,000.
- Who
- Morning walkers and the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation
- What
- Waiver of entry fee for morning walkers at Banabitan Biodiversity Park
- When
- Effective from 19th July 2026
- Where
- Banabitan Biodiversity Park, Kolkata
- Why
- To encourage fitness routines and enjoyment of the park's greenery
Park Management
Morning Walkers
Purpose of Fee Waiver
Park Management
To encourage fitness and enjoyment of the park's greenery.
Morning Walkers
Appreciation for the opportunity to walk in the park for free during early hours.
- Park Name
- Banabitan Biodiversity Park
- Fee Waiver Hours
- 5am to 7am
- Effective Date
- 19th July 2026
- Morning Fee (7am-9am)
- Rs 10
- Daytime Fee (9am-sunset)
- Rs 50
- Yearly Fee
- Rs 3,000