India is gearing up for a landmark attraction as plans unfold for the country’s first-ever Disneyland-style theme park near Manesar in Gurgaon. The Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has confirmed that discussions are underway with Disney officials to establish the park on a 500-acre site adjacent to the KMP Expressway.
If finalized, the mega project is set to transform Haryana’s tourism landscape, attract millions of visitors annually, and create a wave of job opportunities for the local economy.
India’s First Disneyland Park Proposed in Manesar
The proposed amusement park will be located near Pachgaon Chowk in Manesar, leveraging Gurgaon’s established infrastructure and strong connectivity to the National Capital Region (NCR). Spread across 500 acres, the site offers convenient access via the KMP Expressway and the upcoming Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC), making it easily reachable for both domestic and international tourists.
According to CM Nayab Singh Saini, the project will serve as a game-changer for Haryana, strengthening its position as a global tourist hub.
Strategic Location and Connectivity Advantage
The planned site is surrounded by some of North India’s most significant transit corridors:
Dwarka Expressway
Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway
KMP Expressway
Upcoming Global City Project (1,000 acres)
This seamless connectivity ensures that the Disneyland park will not only draw tourists from Delhi NCR but also international travelers, given its proximity to the IGI Airport. The integration with Global City—a futuristic township featuring commercial, retail, and residential hubs—will further enhance visitor convenience with walk-to-work and stay-play-shop models.
Economic and Employment Impact
The Haryana government expects the project to become a major economic driver for the region. Thousands of direct and indirect jobs are likely to be created, spanning across:
Hospitality & tourism services
Retail & shopping hubs
Transport & logistics
Real estate & infrastructure
Local businesses, hotel chains, and entertainment avenues are projected to witness exponential growth, turning Manesar into a tourism and commercial powerhouse.
Boost to Tourism and Cultural Events
Alongside Disneyland, Haryana plans to strengthen its cultural offerings:
Expanding the International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra
Hosting the iconic Surajkund Mela up to three times a year
Launching a grand Diwali festival at Surajkund
Introducing a book fair with global participation
These initiatives, combined with the theme park, are expected to place Haryana firmly on the international tourism map.
Reviving a 1989 Dream
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Disneyland was considered for Gurgaon. Back in 1989, then CM Om Prakash Chautala proposed a similar idea, but it failed due to political hurdles and landowner resistance.
More than three decades later, the vision has returned with concrete planning, improved infrastructure, and stronger investor interest, giving the project a realistic chance of becoming a reality.
Conclusion
If realized, the Disneyland near Manesar could become India’s biggest entertainment landmark—blending world-class attractions with Haryana’s cultural richness. With strategic location benefits, strong infrastructure backing, and massive job creation potential, the park is poised to redefine India’s amusement and tourism industry while boosting the state’s economy for decades to come.
