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Corresponding exactly with your summer plans, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=tripadvisor&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">TripAdvisor,</a> the travel planning and booking site announced the winners of its Traveller’s Choice awards for the 10 best <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=amusement+parks&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Amusement and Water Parks</a>. 
 The website used an algorithm to decide the winners that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for <keyword id="683256" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="amusement-parks">amusement parks</keyword> and water parks in the country, gathered over a 12-month period. 
 To make things all the more easier, <keyword id="172543" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Tripadvisor">TripAdvisor</keyword> has even provided the cost of one-day admission, as well as the average bookable accommodation rates for those planning to make a visit to one of these winning parks more than just a one-day trip. 
 
Each of the shortlisted amusement parks is unique with an array of exhilarating<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=rollercoaster+rides&amp;sortorder=effectivedate"> rollercoaster rides</a>, indoor shows and water rides which the website claims will make for thrilling and unforgettable experiences for the entire family. 
 
We've gone ahead and compiled a brief description the top 5 amusement and water parks in India hoping that'll help our readers plan their getaways better. 
 
Apart from these five parks, the other amusement parks on the list are as follows- 
 <keyword id="141100" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Water-Kingdom">Water Kingdom</keyword>, Mumbai at 6th spot followed by <keyword id="9423" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Nicco-Park">Nicco Park</keyword>, Kolkata at 7th spot and GRS Fantasy Park, Kochi taking the 8th spot while Funcity, Chandigarh bags the 9th spot and finally ScienceCity, Kolkata takes the 10th spot to complete the list. 
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<keyword id="1465149" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Adlabs-Imagica">Adlabs Imagica</keyword>, the flagship venture of <keyword id="1465147" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Adlabs-Entertainment">Adlabs Entertainment</keyword> (AEL), is planning to open <keyword id="434021" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="water-park">water park</keyword> and hotel, according to a media report. 
 
The water park, Aquamagica, and the hotel will be adjacent to the theme park located on the Mumbai-Pune expressway. 
 
Imagica saw one million visitors last week. The company had outlined Rs 1,650 crore for investment in the theme park, the water park and the hotel. 
 
"We had outlined Rs 1,650 crore for our project, including the theme park, the water park and the hotel. Of this, about 80-85% has already been spent on developing the project. This fund was raised by debt through a consortium of 13 banks led by Union Bank," Adlabs Entertainment director and CEO Kapil Bagla said. 
 
In May, Adlabs Entertainment had filed initial papers with market regulator SEBI for its public issue of 2.3 crore equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each. 
 
The company intends to use the funds raised from the fresh issue for payment of loans and general corporate purposes. 
 
The current debt of the company stands at Rs 1,100 crore.

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Ever thought you can book your movie tickets at a lower price than the counter? If Paytm has its way, this will soon be a reality. Noida based digital payment and m-commerce firm is coming up with a new addition to its portfolio. It will be selling movie and entertainment tickets on its platform. 
 
This would mean a tough competition for Bookmyshow, which is till now the only leader in the segment. 
 
Paytm founder and chairman Vijay Shekhar Sharma has told The Economic Times that the idea is to create a marketplace for entertainment tickets with deals and offers for customers. "All the cinema chains can become sellers on the platform and can experiment with various pricing options and deals," he said. 
 
A multiplex will have an option to tag along free popcorn or valet parking offer with a movie ticket for a weekday afternoon show or they can also offer discounted tickets for a screening in a theatre at a location where not many people frequent. 
 
"So much is possible in terms of choice and offers for customers when cinemas become sellers themselves instead of a situation currently where they are just sharing their inventory with a third party," Sharma told the financial daily. He has also added that Bookmyshow can also become a seller on the platform. 
 
Slated to be launched later this week, Paytm will be venturing a Rs 3,000-crore annual business. The company is aiming to include PVR's network of 370 screens in 75 multiplexes across 33 cities. Adlabs-owned Imagica and Aquamagica in Mumbai are already on the platform. However, PVR is yet to decide. 
Most multiplexes have their own websites to sell tickets, but they prefer vending them through Bookmyshow, thanks to the latter’s popularity. Paytm may have some limitation in the initial few days, as most cinemas have already collaborated with Bookmyshow. 
 
 
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Be it land, apartments or commercial realty, every investor wants to own a property on which he can get attractive returns. But, investing in <keyword id="6354553" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="real-estate">real estate</keyword>, especially in cities and metropolitans, is an expensive affair. 
 
In such a scenario, investing in offbeat locations, which require modest investment, could prove to be beneficial. It is the fringes of the cities that are giving attractive investment options today. 
 
The potential is being tapped by developers, who are offering better options to investors in these suburbs. If chosen wisely, these offbeat options can offer significant returns over low investments. 
 
Earlier also, we had highlighted few offbeat locations in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu that could be a great investing option. Here are few more places that have great scope for investment. 
 
Nagpur, Saswad, Raigad- Maharashtra 
 
These three places in Maharashtra are well-connected with rest of the Maharashtra and are becoming popular among investors. Let’s start with Nagpur. 
 
Nagpur: It is the third largest city of Maharashtra and as per a recent survey, conducted by ABP News-Ipsos, Nagpur has been identified as best city in India. 
 
Nagpur is one of the emerging metropolises and has registered significant growth, making it an attractive destination for real estate developers. There are several development projects underway here. The multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) is the biggest development project, which aims to convert airport into a cargo hub with integrated road and railway connectivity. 
TCS, one of the India’s largest IT company, is building campus in the city and Infosys has also started construction of its Nagpur campus. The city has several prestigious educational institutes as well. 
 
Nagpur will soon have its own metro. Recently, the Maharashtra government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco for making Nagpur a smart and safe city. 
 
Also, Nagpur is a few hours away from Mumbai and Pune. Besides the economic and infrastructural developments, the city also has various public attractions. Sitabuldi Fort and Seminary Hill are few of the attractive tourist locations in Nagpur. 
 
Saswad: Saswad is just 31 km away from Pune railway station and is well connected via city buses too. 
 
The area is in proximity to Jejuri MIDC and Lonand MIDC, amongst others. Saswad also has a number of educational institutes such as Saint Joseph English Medium School, Waghire High School and Waghire College. 
 
Saswad is an ideal location for tourists and is a weekend getaway. The area has many attractive tourist destinations like Jejuri, Malhargad Fort and Purandar Fort amongst others. The place is a perfect match for trekking and exploring. The area has a rich history and cultural heritage. 
 
The location will be viable for land or second home investment. The city is still developing and owing to its proximity to Pune, it has the potential for growth. You can enter with low investment and end up getting profits. The prime benefit in investing in this area is in close proximity to industrial areas, metropolitan city and tourist spots. The infrastructural development in and around the area makes it ideal for investment especially in land. 
 
Raigad: Raigad, a district in Maharashtra, is 84 km away from Mumbai and 110 km from Pune. Panvel, Alibag, Mangaon, Roha, Pen, Khopoli, Kharghar, Taloja, Khalapur, Uran, Patalganga, Rasayani, Nagothana, Poladpur, Alibag, Karjat and Mahad fall under this district. 
 
Raigad is connected to Mumbai through Sion-Panvel Expressway and is accessible via Mumbai-Pune expressway, NH-7 and NH-17. The Maharashtra government is working on a proposal to develop a private smart city at Pen in Raigad district. 
 
Raigad is close to places like Lonavala and Khandala and the presence of Adlabs Imagica, Ballaleshwar Ashtavinayaka temple in the vicinity makes it an ideal location for a getaway. 
 
The area has institutes like Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, which is the only technical university in Maharashtra. The location has tremendous growth potential making it a promising investment destination. 
 
Trichy, Tamil Nadu 
 
Tiruchirappalli, also known as Trichy, is on the smart city list. Located 322 km south of Chennai and 379 km north of Kanyakumari, it is the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state. 
 
The city was ranked second cleanest city, according to recent Swachh Bharat Abhiyan survey. 
 
Trichy is a major engineering equipment manufacturing and fabrication hub. Industrial units such as Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Golden Rock Railway Workshop and Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli (OFT) have factories here. This has lead to significant rise in employment opportunities. 
 
The city is well connected with government owned buses and auto-rickshaws. Trichy is located in close proximity to two prominent National Highways, NH 45 and NH-67. The Railway Heritage centre was inaugurated in 2014 and International airport is only five km away from the main city. The city has various reputed educational institutes like Indian Institute of Management, National Institute of Technology amongst others. Buying land or second home in the city or at the outskirts will be beneficial because of the infrastructural growth in and around the city. 
 
All in all, adding these destinations in your investment portfolio can be a wise decision. Apart from selecting the right location, it is equally important to choose a well reputed developer. It would be ideal to select a developer who has lot of projects in the outskirts and considerable knowledge to manage such investments. 
 
(Author of this article is Lansel D`souza, Senior Vice President, Expat Projects and Development Pvt. Ltd.) 
 
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