First of all, Happy Children’s Day to All. On this special occasion of Children’s Day, we have listed some best places for kids in Delhi NCR. At these places, kids will enjoy a lot and they will surely learn some new things.
Although Delhi, the capital of India is a bit crowded city it doesn’t mean that it offers nothing for children. Delhi is the place that offers places for everything like places for delicious cuisines, entertainment, historical experience, education, etc.
Here are the 5 best places for kids in Delhi NCR.
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National Rail Museum
The National Rail Museum is located in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The rail museum shows us the rich heritage of Indian rail. Spreading over 10 acres area and having about 90 real size exhibits like different types of locomotives, cranes, furniture, wagons, royal saloons, etc. Don’t forget to enjoy a ride on the toy train.
- Location: Shanti Path, Chankyapuri, New Delhi
- Timings: 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Closed on Monday & National Holidays.
- Tickets/Entry Fee:
Adult- ₹20/-
Child- ₹10/- (between 3-12years) - Main Attractions: Indoor air-conditioned gallery, Toy train, boating, and kayaking.
- Photography: Allowed
- Food & Water Facility: Cafeteria/Canteen is available.
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National Zoological Park
The National Zoological Park (formerly known as Delhi Zoo) is the main wildlife attraction in Delhi. It is located between Purana Qila and Humayun’s Tomb with an area of 176 acres. There are 2,000 animals located. In the park, you will see Tigers, Bears, Foxes, Cats, Coloured Birds, Elephants, Deers, Chimpanzee, Hippopotamus, Leopards, Monkeys, African Wild Buffalo, Gir Lions, Zebras, etc.
- Location: Mathura Road, Sundar Nagar, New Delhi
- Main Attractions: The park houses 2000 animals representing almost 130 species of animals and birds from around the world.
- Timings:
1st April to 15th October- 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM,
16th October to 31st March- 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, - Closed on Friday & National Holidays
- Tickets/Entry Fee:
Adults: ₹40/- per head
Children: ₹20/- per head
Children (Height Under 3 ft.): Free
Senior Citizen (60 Years and Above) ₹20/- per head - Photography: Allowed
- Charges for the still camera: ₹50/-
- Food & Water Facility: Cafeteria/Canteen is available. (Visitors are not allowed to bring any food inside the park, only drinking water is allowed).
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National Science Centre
The National Science Centre is located at Bhairon Road, Pragati Maidan. The National Science Centre has seven exhibition galleries viz Science and Technology Heritage, Information Revolution, Human Biology, Pre-Historic Life, Fun Science, Emerging Technology, and Water.
- Location: Near Gate 1, Bhairon Road, Pragati Maidan.
- Main Attractions: Galleries related to Science, 3D films, etc.
- Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
- Opens on all days.
- Tickets/Entry Fee: – ₹30/- per head (Children under 5 years of age are free).
- Photography: Allowed
- Food & Water Facility: Cafeteria/Canteen is available.
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Nehru Planetarium
Nehru Planetarium is a very interesting place for kids. It is located near Teen Murti Houses. It shows us various artifacts about India’s adventures with space travel. The main attraction of the Planetarium is Soyuz T-10 through which India’s first Astronaut Rakesh Sharma traveled to space, along with his spacesuit and mission journal.
- Locations: Teen Murti Marg Area, New Delhi
- Main Attractions: Various innovative and informative shows can be seen as “Our Cosmic Heritage”, “New Solar System” and “Life Story of a Star”.
- Closed on Monday & National Holidays.
- Timings:
English Shows- 11:30 AM & 3:00 PM
Hindi Shows- 1:30 PM & 4:00 PM - Tickets/Entry Fee:
Adult – ₹50/-
Child – ₹30/- (4-12years) - Photography: Not Allowed
- Food & Water Facility: Cafeteria/Canteen is available.
Indian Mountaineering Foundation
Many people think that this place is only for teenagers and adults but it is also one of the best places for kids in Delhi. Indian Mountaineering Foundation is located at the University of Delhi South Campus on Benito Juarez Road. It offers various adventure activities like Rock Climbing, Rope Crossing, etc.
- Location: Benito Juarez Road, South Campus, Moti Bagh South, New Delhi
- Main Attractions: It offers activities like Rock Climbing, Rope Crossing, Tyre Swing, Commando Net, Burma Bridge, Rope Ladder, Crawling through a tunnel, Sport Climbing, a Library & a Museum.
- Timings: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Closed on All Gazetted Holidays.
- Tickets/Entry Fee:
₹150/- Per Student for Half Day Programme
₹400/- Per Student for 1 Day Programme
₹1200/- Per Student for 2 Day Programme. - Photography: Allowed
- Food & Water Facility: Cafeteria/Canteen is available.
