Parks
& Picnic Spots in Delhi
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.
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Ajmal
Khan Park:
Near Karol Bagh Ajmal Khan Park in delhi spread over an area of
five acres, has musical fountains.
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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.
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Children's
Park: Near India Gate,this park has swings, slides and an aquarium.
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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.
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Dahula
Kuan Complex: Near Dahula Kuan. It has an artificial lake, hanging
bridge, playground and waterfalls. A cooling experience especially
during the summer.
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Idgah:
Green area around the Idgah in Hauz Khas Enclave.
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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.
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Jahanpanah:
Ideal place for bird lovers in Chirag Delhi. It also has well
developed forests.
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Kalkaji
District Park: With lakes and beautiful terraced gardens a quiet
spot near the Nehru Place office complex.
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Kalindi
Kunj: Near the NOIDA border near Apollo hospital, a good getaway
with fountains and colourful lights during the night.
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Ladakh
Buddha Vihar: A closed area next to ISBT on Ring Road.
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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.
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Mughal
Gardens: Located in the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, it is open
to the public only during February and March.
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Mehrauli:
On the outskirts of Mehrauli near Qutab Minar, the Phool Walon ki
Sair is held there in October every year.
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Mahavir
Gardens: Located on the Ridge it is named after the founder
of Jainism, Lord Mahavir.
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NDMC
Lake Park: Has a musical fountain and is located near the Safdarjang
Flyover in Lakshmibai Nagar.
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Nehru
Park: Near the Ashok Hotel in the Chanakyapuri, it is spread
over an area of 85 acres landscaped. Popular picnic spot.
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Okhla
Dam: Near the Yamuna Canal it has facilities for fishing. Close
to the Holy Family hospital it is a picnic spot.
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Rose
Gardens: There is one at Shantipath in the Diplomatic Area,
Chanakyapuri and another in Hauz Khas opposite Safdarjang's Tomb.
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Yamuna
Water Front: South of Rajghat, it is a 4 kilometre long boulevard
with green lawns and a floral clock.
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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.
