Fun Places in Delhi for Kids and Family
With 25 million people, visiting Delhi with kids in tow can seem overwhelming. However, this colorful, bustling capital city has lots to do and see for kids of all ages, with options ranging from fun paddle boating to interactive workshops and learning about India. Here are our top picks of things to do in Delhi with kids.
1.Children’s Park at India Gate
Delhi’s famous landmark, India Gate, is a well-known war memorial that was built in memory of the Indian soldiers who fought in World War I. What you may not know is that there’s a fantastic 10-acre Children’s Park nearby. It was renovated in 2002, and now offers an assortment of games, play equipment, library, musical fountain, theater, and amphitheater. The whole area is beautifully illuminated at sunset.
2. The National Rail Museum
When it comes to kids and locomotives, the experience is surely fun. The National Rail Museum in Chanakyapuri in Delhi makes for quite an outing with your little ones. The kids learn and are intrigued by the history of such a widespread network that India boasts of. Train rides around the place make for the cherry on the cake.
3. Talk to the Stars at the Nehru Planetarium
Seeing the sky and counting the stars is a thing of the past, the current pollution standards of the city do not let the kids have the right knowledge of the stars. To make them experience the true inexplicable number of stars in the sky, take them to the Nehru Planetarium. Explain them about earth, stars, constellations and satellites all at one place. The fun activities at this place add to the learning capacities of the child.
4. Experience a life with animals at The Pony Club
One thing that is sure to be fun for kids is the knowledge of the animal kingdom. And if they learn as they do, the experience is sure to be much more fun and exciting. The Pony Club in Vasant Kunj gives your little one firsthand experience the taking care of a pony. Everything from hoof care, to grooming, cleaning and feeding the ponies is a lesson learnt firsthand at this distinguished club.
5. Crafts Museum
Delhi’s inspiring Crafts Museum has a rural ambiance that is great fun for kids. It consists of a Village Complex with 15 structures from different parts of India, crafts demonstrations by 50 artisans in residence, and galleries ranging from textiles to tribal craft. Children can run around and explore, as well as watch the craftspeople at work. Bonus: Crafts can be purchased at discounted prices! There’s also a popular cafe on the premises.
6. Observe the animals at the Delhi Zoo
Another distinguishing feature of Delhi that is revelled by kids is the experience of visiting the Delhi Zoo. Among some of the best zoos in the country, the Delhi Zoo has an extensive variety of the animals. Looking at these animals proves to be one of the best experiences that your child can have. Seeing the animals right before them, the kids can understand the behaviour and the habitat of the different animals too.
7. National Science Centre
Another one of the best places to visit with kids, the National Science Centre proves to be a sheer learning experience for kids with the streaking of fun. The eight levels of the place are loaded with the explanation of working of the scientific principles. Quite fun too, the place gets the young minds racing in varied directions and hence inspires them to do something big in life.
8. Bal Bhavan National Children’s Museum And Aquarium
The definition of the Bal Bhavan has to be a museum of toys and dolls. What more can a child ask for? A visit to this little place is sure to make them happy with the place’s wide display of dolls, toys, art and craft materials, aquariums and birds. Even the sound of the things that place has makes for quite an interesting place to visit, imagine what the first-hand experience of the same would feel like.
9. Appu Ghar
Appu Ghar was the first amusement park in India which opened in 1984. After a temporary shutdown in 2008, the park reopened in Gurgaon bringing back the excitement. Appu Ghar is the perfect place for fun and activities and to beat the summer heat. Tickets :INR 800 per head for children, INR 1300 for adults (Monday – Friday), INR 1400 for adults (Saturday-Sunday). Timings : Opens at 11 am, Closes at 7 pm.
10. Shankar’s International Dolls Museum
Set up by K Shankar Pillai, the famous cartoonist, this museum displays over 6000 dolls from over 85 countries. Children are sure to get mesmerized by the dolls showcased in different attires and postures. The museum has 160 glass cases in an area of over 5000 sq. ft. The place also houses a doll workshop where these popular playthings are crafted. If your little ones always wanted to go to Barbie Land, then this is the top venue for exciting their senses in a totally desi way. Timings: 10:00 am to 05:30 pm; closed on Mondays. Entry Fee:Adults – ₹ 15, Children (Below 12) – ₹ 5.
Source : treebo, tripsavvy.
