Date: 7th December (Wednesday) to 10th December (Saturday) 2016
Venue: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
The National Zoological Park in New Delhi has recreated an ambience of the natural habitat to give its inhabitants a resemblance of their homes. Not only are endangered species conserved and protected here, but also helps them to breed in captivity.
A remarkable feature of the zoo is that the authorities educate and sensitize over 1.6mn visitors about the link between humans and animals thus enlightening the value of conservation.
Timings: 9 am - 4.30 pm (April-October), 9 am - 4 pm (November - March)
Entry Fee:
Indian Adults- INR 10
Children (5-12 years) - INR 5
Foreigners- INR 50
Photography: Free, Video Camera - INR 500 per day (professional)
Dilli Haat is one of the most popular places to visit in Delhi with an ambience of a typical rustic Indian village market but fitting to more contemporary needs. This permanent food and craft bazaar in the heart of Delhi is a treasure house of Indian culture, handicrafts and ethnic cuisine. Visitors can enjoy myriad flavours of Indian cuisines while shopping for ethnic weaves and such.
Dilli Haat is located very conveniently and is connected to the Delhi Metro Rail System by INA Metro Station.
Timings: Open all days, 10:30am - 10pm
Entry Fee: INR 20 (adult), INR 10 (child)
Photography: Allowed
This garden goes far beyond being just a park for leisurely strolls. Spread over 20 acres in the heart of Delhi, this garden is adorned by metal cut birds, stone cut elephants, peppered seating arrangements, food courts, and distinctly styled garden spaces such as Khas Bagh and Neel Bagh and also a pool of water lilies.
Perhaps the most striking feature of this exquisite garden is its beautiful composition of flowering beds, water bodies, and art arrangements, which makes it a place worth relaxing in.
Timings: Open all days. April - September: 9am - 7pm, October - March: 9am - 6pm
Entry Fee:
INR 20 (adult)
INR 10 (child upto 12yrs)
INR 10 (senior citizen)
Free for handicapped
Photography: Varied charges
Perhaps one of the most favorite places to visit in Delhi, Connaught Place is a magnet for several shoppers with diverse needs. Built by the British, this circular market was the first of its kind and also the largest when it came into being. The dedicated market space has plenty to offer from branded to local goods on display. Not to mention the multitude of eating joints attending to your every gastronomic need.
Timings: Open all days
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: Allowed
The most contrasting scene in comparison to the streets of well-planned New Delhi is this main street of Old Delhi. Chandni Chowk is an amalgamation of between cars, cycle rickshaws, shoppers, stray animals, food stalls, hawkers, and pretty much anything else that completes a chaotic picture. It is this very trait of Chandni Chowk that makes it appealing.
As one of the oldest and busiest markets in India, its narrow winding lanes are full of inexpensive jewelry, fabric, and electronics. It is also an excellent venue to sample Delhi's exemplary street food.
Timings: Open all days
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: Allowed
A prestigious train yard with some of the finest treasures of the world that include the Fairy Queen (the best preserved steam locomotive), Prince of Wales Saloon (1875) and Maharaja of Mysore Saloon (1899) is the National Rail Museum, one of the star tourist places in Delhi.
Entertaining people of every age, the museum's ride in the joy train and monorail are other attractions here. Also the indoor gallery hosts innumerable rail memorabilia collected over the years.
Timings: 9:30am - 5:30pm, Tuesday - Sunday, Monday closed
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: Not allowed