Nalban Boating Complex
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A wide lake for boating at the edge of Sector V.
About Nalban Boating Complex
Nalban is a large water body on the edge of the wetlands, developed by the state as a boating complex with lawns and a food park. It sits beside the Sector V office district and gives its workers somewhere open to sit in the evening.
Why visit
Open water and sky beside the IT hub.
What to see and do
- Paddle and rowing boats
- Sunset over the water
- Winter birds
Plan your visit
- Area
- Salt Lake (Bidhannagar), Salt Lake
- Nearest landmark
- Sector V, Salt Lake
- Best time
- Sunset or evening. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Cost
- Usually under ₹100 a head
- Entry
- Open to the public with a ticket. Entry and boating are ticketed; hours and prices are not currently verified.
- Metro
- Salt Lake Sector V (Green Line)
- Walking
- Little walking
- Photography
- Photography is fine with some care.
Nearby and related places
- Nicco Park: The city’s original amusement park, open since 1991.
- Central Park (Banabitan): Salt Lake’s big wooded park round a lake.
- Salt Lake Stadium: The giant football stadium that hosts the Kolkata derby.
- Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre: The government cultural centre for eastern India, with craft fairs and performances.
More guides
- Places in Salt Lake (Bidhannagar)
- Family-friendly places
- Parks, lakes and green spaces
- Places for sunset
- Places near a metro station
- All places to visit in Kolkata
Last checked on 2026-10-02. Each place was checked to exist and its position confirmed. Timings, closing days and ticket prices are shown only where known and can change: confirm before you travel.