One
of the greenest capitals in the world, Delhi has some of the most
beautiful and well-planned parks and gardens to boast of. There are
regal Moghul Gardens that are only opened for the public for certain
days in a year, there are vast stretches of Lodi Gardens, that are a
hotspot for early morning joggers and picnickers and enclose a number of
imperial tombs of yore, there are the historic gardens of Old Delhi such
as Begam Ka Bagh, Tees Hazari, Roshnara Gardens and Qudsia Garden.
Besides these there are other parks and gardens worth noting such as
Nehru Park and Buddha Jayanti Park. People who have fun at hear cannot
miss out the amusement parks of Delhi - Appu Ghar and Fun 'N' Food
Village. Here we are mentioning only the most famous parks and gardens
of Delhi.
Appu Ghar
The first amusement park of India, Appu Ghar is the favorite of all
children because of its exquisite roller coasters and water slides. The
mini-Disneyland of Delhi has joy rides for people of all ages. The large
range of swings and 'jhoolas' here include the popular Roller Coaster,
the Big Splash, Dodgem Cars, the Eerie Tunnel, Giant Wheel and Columbus
Jhoola. Children love the thrill of riding in a Cable Car and the
Speeding Cup. Since there is no snowfall in Delhi, the Ice Games at
OYSTERS offering winter sports is quite popular here.
Fun 'N' Food Village
The amusement park for people of all ages including a water park and
joy rides, Fun 'N' Food Village is situated near Gurgaon. The serene and
tranquil atmosphere of the place, the lush greenery and panoramic views
that it offers, makes it the best retreat. Launched in 1993, it was
inaugurated by former President of India Giani Zail Singh and showcases
past traditions along with modern and futuristic recreations. This
amusement park aims to promote Indian culture and traditional arts and
crafts of India. Along with the joy rides, one can also see the
performances and creations of artisans and craftsmen at work.
Lodi Garden
Established in the 15th and the 16th centuries by the Sayyids and
Lodis, the vast grounds of Lodi Garden are famous among the joggers of
the nearby areas. Carefully kept gardens and the medieval monuments lend
a charm to these gardens. In 1968, J A Stein and Garrett Eckbo
re-landscaped these gardens giving them their present beautified forms.
The several tombs situated in the garden belong to the Lodi and Sayyid
era and include Muhammad Shah's Tomb and Sikander Lodi's tomb.
Mughal Garden
Sprawled across six hectares of the Rashtrapati Bhavan Complex, the
famous Mughal Gardens were designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for Lady
Harding. These gardens combine the formal Moghul style with the British
garden designs and sport Mughal canals, multi-level terraces and
flowering shrubs along with European flowerbeds, lawns and privet
hedges. W. R. Mustoe was responsible for planting the appropriate
shrubs, plants and trees in the garden. Together, the two masterminds
transform it into an oasis by 1929. The Gardens consist of three parts -
the Rectangular Garden immediately behind the main building, the Long
Garden and the Circular Garden.
National
Zoological Park
National Zoological Park or the zoo of Delhi is one of the finest zoos
in Asia and is situated close to Purana Qila or Old Fort. It sprawls
across 214 acres and was established in 1959. It aims to provide natural
habitat to more than 2,000 animals and birds species that have been
brought here from all the continents such as Africa, America, Australia
and even Asia. An idyllic picnic spot in winters, the serenity of the
greens here is pleasing and offers a delightful respite from the humdrum
of the city. The winding pathways lead to the administrative building
with a library on the right side where you can get all the information
on animals, birds and plants of both and rare zoological species in
India.
