Delhi is a city of gardens.There are a lot of Parks and Gardens in delhi. Besides, there has come an amusement centre near Mahipalpur. Appu Ghar, in Pragati Maidan area is quite popular with children. A number of lakes in and around the city provides boating facilities.
Ajmal Khan Park: Near Karol Bagh Ajmal Khan Park in delhi spread over an area of five acres, has musical fountains.
Buddha Jayanti Park: This park is located in green layer of delhi. It is also a good picnic spot. In commemoration of the 2,500th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. Get there from the Ridge Road, Shankar Road or Sardar Patel Marg.
Children's Park: Near India Gate,this park has swings, slides and an aquarium.
Deer Park: A paradise for morning walkers, deer park has huts for staying and is approachable from Hauz Khas Village, Safdarjang Enclave or near the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association courts side.
Dahula Kuan Complex: Near Dahula Kuan. It has an artificial lake, hanging bridge, playground and waterfalls. A cooling experience especially during the summer.
Idgah: Green area around the Idgah in Hauz Khas Enclave.
India Gate Lawns: Beautiful green lawns over a large area, a popular evening location this park is good for picnic. Ice cream and other snacks available from mobile vendors.
Jahanpanah: Ideal place for bird lovers in Chirag Delhi. It also has well developed forests.
Kalkaji District Park: With lakes and beautiful terraced gardens a quiet spot near the Nehru Place office complex.
Kalindi Kunj: Near the NOIDA border near Apollo hospital, a good getaway with fountains and colourful lights during the night.
Ladakh Buddha Vihar: A closed area next to ISBT on Ring Road.
Lodi Gardens: Another picnic spot and a joy for morning walkers with lots of greenery and trees. Access from Lodi Rd. and near Khan Market.
Mughal Gardens: Located in the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, it is open to the public only during February and March.
Mehrauli: On the outskirts of Mehrauli near Qutab Minar, the Phool Walon ki Sair is held there in October every year.
Mahavir Gardens: Located on the Ridge it is named after the founder of Jainism, Lord Mahavir.
NDMC Lake Park: Has a musical fountain and is located near the Safdarjang Flyover in Lakshmibai Nagar.
Nehru Park: Near the Ashok Hotel in the Chanakyapuri, it is spread over an area of 85 acres landscaped. Popular picnic spot.
Okhla Dam: Near the Yamuna Canal it has facilities for fishing. Close to the Holy Family hospital it is a picnic spot.
Rose Gardens: There is one at Shantipath in the Diplomatic Area, Chanakyapuri and another in Hauz Khas opposite Safdarjang's Tomb.
Yamuna Water Front: South of Rajghat, it is a 4 kilometre long boulevard with green lawns and a floral clock.
Zoological Garden: Designed by the West German zoo specialist, Hergenbeck it is between Purana Qila and Humayun's tomb. Closed on Fridays, it is a good picnic spot.
Other Parks and Picnic spots in Delhi and New Delhi
Badhkal Lake: A popular picnic spot, it has facilities for water sports.
Suraj Kund: The site of the annual Surajkund Mela, there is a golf course, an exotic hotel and one can fish and also do boating.
Sutlanpur Bird Sanctuary: Paradise for bird watchers in winter, it is 46 kilometres away from Delhi in Gurgaon district.
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Great post which help us to know about places around Delhi...
ReplyDeleteday picnic around delhi
Thanks for sharing such valuable information.
ReplyDeleteDamdama Lake in Gurgaon is an awesome place to enjoy your holidays.