Namita SawantChildren Nutrition Park in Kevadiya, Gujarat, is the world’s first technology-driven theme park. The brainchild of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, it was started with the intent to inspire children to eat healthy food. The cute toy train Nutri Express covers various stations, allowing children to understand the importance of the right nutrition and how it can contribute to their mental and physical growth.
With so many attractions at the Statue of Unity, it was a bit challenging to convince my 8-year-old to go on this tour. But, trust me, she loved her visit and didn’t feel like leaving the park. It took us around 2.5 hours to complete the tour.
Location – 5.6 KM From SOU
Timings (Tuesday to Friday) – 10 AM to 6 PM
Timings (Saturday and Sunday) – 9 am to 9 pm
Tickets – Adult – ₹200, Child (3-15 Yrs.) – ₹125
Suitable For Family with Childrens
Five stations at Children Nutrition Park
There are five stations at this park, each filled with games and interactivity. The station names are unique, highlighting the specific nutrition topic they address. For instance, at the first station, the importance of eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is highlighted. To make it more interactive, there are games too. For example, the farming process game, where the child must first sow seeds (digitally), water them, provide sunlight, and complete the farming process. Each station has a beautiful, animated presentation on the topic, followed by an interactive game and a key takeaway.
1. Phalshaka Griham
The first station of Nutri Express is named Phalshaka Griham. As the name suggests, the station is all about promoting the importance of choosing the right fruits and vegetables according to the season. As you enter the premises, a video will begin with an Indian farmer as the central character. Through Kisaan Kumar, the importance of agriculture, the sowing process, and harvesting is explained.
2. PayoNagari
The next stop is PayoNagari. This station explains the importance of consuming milk and milk products. Animated character Janardhan informs children about how milk is sourced and the various vitamins it provides to our bodies. Interactive games, such as feeding the cow, reinforce the importance of milk consumption. The session concludes by explaining how milk is sourced from cows and the process through which it reaches our homes.
3. Annapurna
Between the second and third stations, we pass through the Fantasy Farm Tunnel or Experience Tunnel—a long, colorful passage displaying magnificent butterflies, fruits, flowers, and lights. The Annapurna station focuses on the importance of pulses. Upon entering the hall, children are greeted by a mother who welcomes them with a sweet lullaby kind of song, explaining how a mother works daily to provide nourishing meals to her children.
4. Poshan Puram
Between the third and fourth stations at the Children Nutrition Park, my daughter enjoyed various games at the game zone.
At the fourth station, the importance of nuts and water is explained by Shakti, an animated girl introducing herself as a sports captain. She emphasizes the significance of consuming dry fruits and highlights how water helps circulate nutrients through our bodies, considering that 70% of the human body is made up of water. She concludes with the message, ‘Jal hi Jeevan hai’ (Water is life). Following this is a beautiful presentation on water.
Next to it is the Bhul Bhulaiya cinema, where we sat in a theater, and an animated character took us on a tour across India, showcasing the diverse food and specialties.
5. Swastha Bharatam
The fifth station emphasizes the importance of exercise in daily life, showcasing the benefits of physical activity through yoga and sports to maintain good health.
Sit back and enjoy a full video tour of the Children Nutrition Park.
Conclusion
The Children Nutrition Park is a must-visit tourist attraction in Gujarat, especially if you are traveling with kids. It’s a first-of-its-kind park where the importance of good nutrition and healthy eating habits is reinforced. The thrill is added by the toy train ride that takes you from one station to another.
If you ever plan to visit the Statue of Unity, don’t miss a visit to the Children Nutrition Park.
My daughter enjoyed the visit here more than exploring the World’s Tallest Statue itself. You can buy tickets at the venue or online too. There are many attractions near the Statue of Unity. I hope you found this blog helpful. See you in the next blog post. Thanks for reading.
