Nehru Park in Delhi
Delhi is a city full of historical buildings and landmarks.
Nehru Park in Delhi is one exception.
It has no historical aspects attached to it, except that it is named after Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.
It is situated at Panchaseel Marg in Chanakyapuri, which is known for the diplomatic enclaves and posh hotels like The Inn at Delhi.
The foreign embassies of a lot of countries in India are situated at this area.
The park is neatly maintained and has a beautiful sprawling garden.
This is generally regarded as an area where the so-called high status people in the society hang out.
The park becomes a hub of activity in the mornings and evenings, with a large number of fitness enthusiasts work hard to burn calories.
Nehru Park is spread over an area of 80 acres.
It hosts a number of exotic plants.
It is a treat to watch the flowers in full bloom during the spring season.
Small mounts and well-manicured rocks are erected on the lawn.
The sayings of Jawaharlal Nehru are inscribed on various points on the park.
The park also has a swimming pool and a snack bar.
It is frequently used as a venue for official dinners.
Generally, the park and the usual visitors to the park have an elitist aura.
Nehru Park is known for the musical concert held there on every Sunday morning.
The programme is called Morning Raga.
Several internationally renowned musicians have performed here.
Music enthusiasts wax eloquently about the programme, with some of them saying hearing world-class music on the picturesque and misty surroundings of the park on Sunday mornings is an unmatched experience.
The details of the programme will appear on newspapers.
The programmes usually last about two hours.
Nehru Park witnesses breathless activities on the mornings other days.
Perhaps after seeing the large number of fitness enthusiasts on mornings and afternoons in the park, the Delhi government stepped in with Yoga classes to show their concern for the fitness of the metro's citizens.
The classes are organized by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corp and the education department, and the admission is free to these classes.
Nehru Park is open from dawn to dusk on all days.
There are no admission fees or other charges for photography or video recording inside the park or its premises.
If you are familiar with the traffic system of the city and the bus numbers, you can reach here by bus.
But if you are not that familiar with the city, hiring an autorikshaw or a cab would be a better option.
One can also come to the park through the metro rail system.
Central Secretariat is the nearest metro rail station.
But then, the station is not at a walkable distance from the park and you will have to hire an autorikshaw or a cab to reach the park from the station.
Nehru Park in Delhi is one exception.
It has no historical aspects attached to it, except that it is named after Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.
It is situated at Panchaseel Marg in Chanakyapuri, which is known for the diplomatic enclaves and posh hotels like The Inn at Delhi.
The foreign embassies of a lot of countries in India are situated at this area.
The park is neatly maintained and has a beautiful sprawling garden.
This is generally regarded as an area where the so-called high status people in the society hang out.
The park becomes a hub of activity in the mornings and evenings, with a large number of fitness enthusiasts work hard to burn calories.
Nehru Park is spread over an area of 80 acres.
It hosts a number of exotic plants.
It is a treat to watch the flowers in full bloom during the spring season.
Small mounts and well-manicured rocks are erected on the lawn.
The sayings of Jawaharlal Nehru are inscribed on various points on the park.
The park also has a swimming pool and a snack bar.
It is frequently used as a venue for official dinners.
Generally, the park and the usual visitors to the park have an elitist aura.
Nehru Park is known for the musical concert held there on every Sunday morning.
The programme is called Morning Raga.
Several internationally renowned musicians have performed here.
Music enthusiasts wax eloquently about the programme, with some of them saying hearing world-class music on the picturesque and misty surroundings of the park on Sunday mornings is an unmatched experience.
The details of the programme will appear on newspapers.
The programmes usually last about two hours.
Nehru Park witnesses breathless activities on the mornings other days.
Perhaps after seeing the large number of fitness enthusiasts on mornings and afternoons in the park, the Delhi government stepped in with Yoga classes to show their concern for the fitness of the metro's citizens.
The classes are organized by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corp and the education department, and the admission is free to these classes.
Nehru Park is open from dawn to dusk on all days.
There are no admission fees or other charges for photography or video recording inside the park or its premises.
If you are familiar with the traffic system of the city and the bus numbers, you can reach here by bus.
But if you are not that familiar with the city, hiring an autorikshaw or a cab would be a better option.
One can also come to the park through the metro rail system.
Central Secretariat is the nearest metro rail station.
But then, the station is not at a walkable distance from the park and you will have to hire an autorikshaw or a cab to reach the park from the station.
