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<div>{{about|the water park in Gurgaon|the original amusement park in Delhi|Appu Ghar}}<br />
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{{Infobox amusement park<br />
| name = Appu Ghar<br />
| image = Low-tide restro.jpg<br />
| caption = Low tide water ride at Appu Ghar<br />
| resort = <br />
| location = [[Gurgaon]]<br />
| location2 = [[Haryana]]<br />
| location3 = [[India]]<br />
| coordinates = {{Coord|28.460256|N|77.072060|E|display=it}}<br />
| theme = [[Beach]]<br />
| homepage = {{url|appughargurugram.com}}<br />
| owner = International Amusement Limited<br />
| general_manager = <br />
| operator = <br />
| opening_date = {{Start date|2014|04}}<br />
| Re-opening_date = <br />
| previous_names = <br />
| season = Year-round<br />
| area = {{convert|42.0|acre|m2}}<br />
| rides = 15 (as of 2018)<br />
| new project area = <br />
| water_rides = 15<br />
| slogan = <br />
| footnotes = <br />
| logo = Appu Ghar - Gurgaon logo.png<br />
| logo_caption = Logo of Appu Ghar, Gurgaon<br />
}}<br />
'''Appu Ghar''' is a one million square foot, beach-themed, [[water park]] in [[Gurgaon]] in the Indian state of [[Haryana]]. It consists of 15 water rides and banquet facilities for up to 2,000 guests.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://post.jagran.com/safety-hygiene-priority-for-newlyopened-oysters-water-park-1408939169|title=Safety, hygiene priority for newly-opened Oysters water park-Jagran|website=[[Dainik Jagran]] English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/appu-ghar-opens-in-gurgaon-203178-2014-08-07|title=Appu Ghar opens in Gurgaon|first1=Barsali |last1=Bhattacharyya|date=7 August 2014|website=India Today}}</ref> It is owned by International Amusement Limited and opened in 2014. The park is named after the original [[Appu Ghar]] amusement park of the company in nearby [[Delhi]], which closed down in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/B3sOKLvLzdQsY66M7EGVNL/The-second-life-of-Appu-Ghar.html|title=The second life of Appu Ghar|first=Gopal|last=Sathe|date=October 28, 2011|website=Livemint}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Gurgaon-to-be-Appus-new-ghar/articleshow/10191470.cms|title=Gurgaon to be Appu's new ghar|website=The Times of India}}</ref><br />
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==Rides at the water park==<br />
[[File:AppuGhar Full Park Image Night.jpg|thumb|The AppuGhar Water Park in night]]<br />
* Sky Fall: A 512-foot free fall drop. It is listed in the [[Limca Book of Records]] 2010 as the tallest water ride in India.<br />
*Aqua Loop aka OMG - Oh My Gurgaon: Has vertical height of 20m (65.6168 feet) and 2.5 gravities of acceleration in two seconds. Speeds reach 60&nbsp;km/h (37.282132538&nbsp;mph) for a duration of 5 seconds.<br />
*Wave Pool: An artificial beach with large waves.<br />
*Open Float Slide aka Whirl Wind: A float slide with twists and turns.<br />
*Crazy River: A 200m long [[Water slide#Water coaster|water coaster]].<br />
*Rapid Racer: A 4 Lane Racer Water Ride. Guests challenge each other for a race.<br />
* Thunderstorm: A float slide with twists and turns and drops.<br />
*Play Station aka Pirate Station: A 16 platform station with different water rides and a pool.<br />
*Lazy River: Crosses the park with slow flowing water.<br />
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==Restaurants==<br />
The theme park has 5 restaurants that offer variety of food options to the visitors.<br />
* Low Tide Buffet Restro: A ship themed restaurant located on Wave Pool. Cuisines include Italian, Asian, Chinese, North Indian and Continental with drinks.<br />
* Rice In The Bowl: Rice with chana/rajma/kadhi<br />
* Oysters Bread Co.: Cakes, breads and bespoke desserts, tarts and muffins<br />
[[File:Crazy-river restro.jpg|thumb|Crazy River Food court]]<br />
* Crazy River Food Court: Cuisines ranging from Indian, Oriental, Continental, simple beach/street food with cocktails and mocktails<br />
* Dimsum Cart: Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dumplings<br />
* Hi – Tide Bar: A Bar and grill<br />
* Liquid Dukan: Bar<br />
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== Recognition ==<br />
* Right Choice Award 2016.<br />
* National Record 2014 for Tallest Water Ride.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.appughargurugram.com/ Official Website of AppuGhar Water Park]<br />
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{{Amusement Parks in India}}<br />
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[[Category:Amusement parks in India]]<br />
[[Category:Water parks in India]]<br />
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Gurgaon]]<br />
[[Category:2014 establishments in Haryana]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Haryana]]<br />
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