recreational centre’s in delhi

8/8/2019 RECREATIONAL CENTRES IN DELHI

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RECREATIONALCENTRE S IN

DELHI

ANKITA (IHM-AURANGABAD)


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CHILDREN S ACTIVITY CENTRES INDELHI

New Delhi is one of the best places in thecountry in terms of children-friendliness. It isone of the greenest capitals in the world, withlots of gardens and parks in which children canplay and run around with other children.Additionally, there are plenty of theme andamusement parks that are good fun for thewhole family.


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APPU GHAR

This is India s first amusement park. Opened in1984, it is found in the city s area known asPragati Maidan. It is a top family destination inNew Delhi with its 22 rides, newly openedwaterpark named OYSTERS, food centres andshops. Known as India s Disneyland, Appu Gharattracts visitors from around the world and is abig hit with children.


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CHILDRENS PARK

L ocated close to India Gate, this park has aunique policy of refusing entry to adultsattempting to enjoy its facilities without children. It is full of swings, slides, and evenboasts a small aquarium. Truly a place for kids,the children s park is a great spot for them toplay with one another.


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MUGHAL GARDEN

The Mughal Garden is part of the grounds onwhich the presidential palace is built. Designedby Sir Edwin L utyens, the garden is open topublic from February to March


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Musical Fountain at Ajm al Khan Park

Popular with children who are delighted by thespectacular show of a fountain is programmed todisplay lights, music, and water in a coordinated

fashion, Ajmal Khan Park welcomes morevisitors during the dusk hours during which thefountain is switched on. The park is openeveryday, but the fountain display is good for

only 2 hours after sunset, and is not available onTuesday.


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NATIOANAL ROSE GARDEN

A tribute to the rose the National Rose Gardenof India is filled with an incredible array of rosesfrom around the world. During December andJanuary when the roses are in full bloom, thegarden sees the most number of visitorsenjoying the beautiful sight. Another popularspot with rose lovers is Hauz Khas oppositeSafdarjang s tomb.


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NATIONAL SCIENCEMUSEUM

L ocated adjacent to the Pragati Maidan, theNational Science Museum is ideal for a fun andeducational day out. Adults and kids alike willdelight in learning about science and unravellingsome of the world s more intriguing scientificmysteries.


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RAILMUSEUM

The British brought the rail service to India, andthe Indians have embraced it with much love, tothe extent of erecting a museum tocommemorate the train and educate the publicon its history of development and its role inhistory. The exhibits include a regal dining cardating from 1889 and the Prince of Walessaloon from 1876.


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CULTURAL ACTIVITY CENTRE S INDELHI

India is one of the world s oldest civilisations.Nowhere else do the remains of the Old Worldblend in more perfectly with modernity; themany ruins and monuments of the past are stillintact today, and visiting them gives you a goodinsight into a way of life that shaped India smodern day existence.


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CHATTARPUR MANDIR

Dedicated to the goddess Durga, this temple isfound just past Qutab Minar in Mehrauli. It is agood example of the South Indian architecturalstyle and beautiful lawns and gardens surroundthe temple. During the Navarathri festival,devotees come from all over to pay tribute to thegoddess.


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INDIRA MEMORIALMUSEUM

A memorial to Indira Gandhi, the museum isnoted for its glass cage covering the spot whereher body fell when she was assassinated. Roomsare filled with her personal belongings andphotos of Indira, as well as her bloodstained sarifrom the day she was killed.


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Nati onal Gallery of Mod ern Art

This gallery has paintings from as far back as150 years ago, beautifully presented in theresidence of Jaipur's former maharajas. You llfind works of famous local artists likeRabindranath Tagore, Jamini Roy and AmritaSherGil; and sometimes there are specialexhibitions.


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Ne hru Me mo rial Museu m

Housed in Teen Murti House, this museum is theresidence of Jawaharlal Nehru for 16 years untilhis death in 1964. Till today, the rooms are kept just as they were when the prime minister wasliving here.


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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Although the heat is exhausting during thesummer months, winter can be ideal for outdoorpursuits in New Delhi. The best adventure

sports can be found here, complete withinstructors and equipment for hire. So, if youwant to take to the skies by parasail or go rock climbing, this can be the ideal place. Although

New Delhi is a big and busy city, there are manypretty areas for camping and other outdooractivities as well.


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ADVENTURE SPORTS

Those interested in adventure sports likekayaking, canoeing, hovercrafts, motor boating,pedal boating and parasailing should contact theAdventure Tourism Division in Connaught Place.

Phone: +91 2341 4011.


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B at h ing in sulp hur springs

About an hour away, Sohna rests on the Aravallihills and is best known for its sulphur springs.The springs are famous for their medicinalproperties and there is a spa complex locatedhere with sauna and steam bath facilities.


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B OATING

Some of the best boating can be done at BadhkalL ake, just 32 kilometres away . Here, there areplenty of boats for hire, as well as picnic groundsand campgrounds. You can choose from acollection of simple pedal boats and row boats,and even hire speed boats for the day.


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CAMPING

Azad Hind Gram is the best place to go campingaround New Delhi, and a local tour operator willbe able to provide tents and other gear. Fartheraway, about a 5-hour drive from New Delhi, theGanga Banks is perfect for river rafting, naturewalks, and wildlife watching.


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ROCK CLIM B ING

Keep in mind that rock climbing is best donefrom October to March, although it is availableall year round. Delhi Tourism offers 1- to 4-daypackages at Dhauj and also provides a 1-dayclimbing course at L adoo Sarai.

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