Ajmal Khan Park
Near Karol Bagh, spread over an
area of five acres, has musical
fountains.
Buddha Jayanti Park
Good picnic spot. In
commemoration of 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, has swings,
slides and an aquarium.
Deer Park
A paradise for morning walkers,
has huts for staying and is
approachable from Hauz Khas
Village, Safdarjang Enclave or
near the Delhi Lawn Tennis
Association courts side.
Dhaula Kuan Complex
Near Dhaula Kuan. It has an
artificial lake, hanging bridge,
playground and waterfalls. A
cooling experience especially
during the summer.
Idhah
Green area around the Idgah in
Hauz Khas Enclave.
India Gate Lawns
Beautiful lawns over a large
area, a popular evening
location. 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.
Lodhi Gardens
Another picnic spot and a joy
for morning walkers with lots of
greenery and trees. Access from
Lodi Road 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.
AROUND 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.
Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
Paradise for bird watchers in
winter, it is 46 kilometres away
from Delhi in Gurgaon district. |
