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APPU
GHAR
A
Mini-Disneyland
Appu Ghar in New Delhi is a
crowd puller for the residents of the capital as well as those of
neighbouring towns. Children will have a time of their life over
here, while the enjoying the various rides.
 The
Swinging Sensations
Appu Ghar has the usual fare of exciting games like Roller Coaster,
the Big Splash, Dodgem Cars, the Eerie Tunnel, Giant Wheel, Columbus
Jhoola - a ship high up in the sky, the Speeding Cup, a Cable Car, a
Saucer that works on centrifugal force and lots more.
Ice Games
Appu Ghar has now introduced Ice Games at OYSTERS, where four acres
of the Water Park have been blanketed with ice for winter sports.
These include sledding, skiing, ice boating, where one can row
through a river full of icebergs and bowling on ice.
Amusements for the grown ups are also available over here such as
Rain Dance, Ice Dance all to the tune of fast music and according to
the seasons in Delhi. This water park is the best place to cool down
the sultry summer heat.
The entry to the park is from Gate No. 4 at Pragati Maidan and
remains open on all days of the week. One can visit the park on
Mondays to Saturdays from 1.30 to 9.30pm and on Sundays from Noon to
9.30pm.
PRAGATI
MAIDAN
On the left of this
Zoo, there is Pragati Maidan. Founded in 1982 on the eve of Asian
Games. Various Trade Fairs are being organised throughout the year.
States have found their permanent  stalls
here with their products and merchandises. There are different
museums set up here on different items of Indology. Visit Nehru
Pavilion, Defense Pavilion, Indira Pavilion, Son of India Pavilion,
Village Complex comprising of 7 acres of land, Energy is Life, Craft
Museum with the collections of 20000 specimens of weaving products
metal products - Daru and wooden products- earthen moulds and images
and artifice along with other sculptural and cultural specimens for
your entertainment from 10-00 to 17-00. On holidays it remains open
till 20-00. At No 5 gate of Pragati, aiming at entertainment for the
children, Appu Ghar Amusement Park, 3318681 has been founded, open
from 12-00 to 20-00. Open from 12-00 to 20-00. Govt of India's
Tourist Dept have founded Open Air Theatre here at Killa. Opp to it
is Supreme Court.
CHANDNI
CHOWK
 It
was the eyes and ears of the Mughal's commercial instincts and is
today one of the country's best known wholesale markets for
textiles, electronic goods and watches. The entire area was designed
by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan's favourite daughter and was then
inhabited by the well-to-do families of that time. There is however
a word of caution and that is that there are several elements who
are believed to be selling duplicate goods and the tourist needs to
be careful about this.
DILLI HAAT
A Bazaar Par
Excellence
Delhi Haat Food and Crafts Bazaar, opposite INA Market, is a
one-stop shopping place for tourists, which not only offers various
arts and handicrafts of India, but also a taste of the ethnic
cuisine.  Visitors
can also witness the different performing arts of the country.
The Haat
The word 'haat' refers to a weekly market in rural, semi urban and
sometimes urban India. Dilli-Haat provides an atmosphere of
traditional rural or village market, but suitable according to the
needs of the contemporary world.
Dilli Haat is known as the first ever-permanent crafts market
showcasing India, housing within its premises a blend of craft, food
and cultural activities. The craftsmen here are mobile & ever
changing, which is another depiction of the richness and diversity
of Indian handicrafts and art crafts.
The Architecture
 Spread
over a spacious 6-acre area, the plaza is paved with stone &
brickwork, skillfully interspersed with grass, flowering shrubs,
Eucalyptus & other tall trees. A minimal built up area ensures a
relaxed & serene ambience.
The 62 stalls selling handicrafts are allotted on a rotational basis
to craftsmen who come here from all across India by paying a mere
INR 100 per day for a maximum period of 15 Days. This ensures
visitors buy authentic wares at prices within their budget.
Cuisine Delights
Visitors can also savour the unique flavors of the delightful local
foods from the various regions of India be it the momos from Sikkim
or the Bamboos hot chicken from Nagaland, Kahwa & Kebabs from
Jammu, Pooranpoli from Maharashtra or the Gujrati Dhokla. As many as
25 food stalls are present at the Haat that offer variety of foods,
served in an eco -friendly manner.
The Cultural Complex
Dilli Haat also comprises of an open-air theatre for cultural
programmes and a children's play area. In the theatre from time to
time performance of folk music and dance is on offer to attract the
tourists. The theatre captures tantalising glimpses of the
diversified Indian culture in all its rich and varied colours,
ranging from the unique and spectacular dance of Kathakali to the
pulsating alive and vigorous Bhangra from Punjab.
Timeless Displays
Diili Haat is paradise for handicrafts and lovers. The treasurable
collection over here comprise of intricate rosewood & sandalwood
carvings, embellished camel hide footwear, Kandtha sarees from West
Bengal, Bidri work from Karnataka and Andhra, bamboo and cane work
from Assam, Aari embroidery from Kashmir, wooden icons from Tamil
Nadu, panels from Bastar and a host of other items.
Dilli
Haat is thus an important landmark of Delhi where one can enjoy the
myraid cultural, musical and art forms of India, all available at
one place.
CONNAUGHT
PLACE
 One
of Delhi's most popular shopping centres built as early as 1931
there is nothing that one cannot buy here and it also has several
eating houses. The state emporia buildings are also located in this
area so are the head offices of major banks, airlines and other such
things of importance to the tourist. The complex popularly referred
to as CP is an important meeting points for all sections of people
and is something which no tourist should miss if for nothing else
then for its architecture and the humdrum of everyday life.
JANPATH
Janpath is one of the
busiest roads in New Delhi. Tourism Dept Office of Govt of India is
at 88 Janpath. You may seek their assistance Monday to Friday from
9-00 to 18-00 and on Saturday from 9-00 to 13-00. Sunday closed.
Janpath meets Rajpath going further south. To the east of Rajpath is
India Gate and to the west is Parliament House and Rashtrapati
Bhawan. To the further south there is the posh area of New Delhi -
Defence Colony, Lodhi Colony, Greater Kailash, Basanta Bihar etc.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is towards further S-West from
Rajpath via Dalhousie Rd/Sardar Patel Marg/Parade Rd. On the way
various foreign Consulates and Embassies there is Diplomatic Enclave
Chanakyapuri. Many star hotels are also located in Chanakyapuri.
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