We all know that Delhi is very crowded place, if you are searching for peaceful place in Delhi, you may visit to Indraprastha Park. It is also known as Millennium park, it is the beautiful and largest park in Delhi, making it suitable for family picnic, couples who want to spend time and even for people who love the beauty of nature.
Millennium Park spread in the area of around 84 acres located in Sarai Kale Khan ISET, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) constructed this park in 2004. You may not believe that it is constructed by dump. The park is not ld but the name is inspired from history.
Millennium Park Overview
Millennium Park was developed by DDA authority in 2004 in the area of around 84 acres having the length of 2.7 km. There are many trees and plants planted there, it is the home of many animals and birds. There are many benches, stools, swings and slides for children.
The park is also a place to do rest for school children passing on from there. To improve the experience of visitors they are adding many services, they provide the paid service of restroom and water fountain. There are 4 entry gate of the park and 25 cars can be parked at every gate. They are planning to expand their parking space where you are park by paying minimal fees.
To make it more attractive they have planted the green grass all over the ground which is trimmed by staff members regularly. They created the beautiful shapes and pattern by trimming the bushes. They have focused on every part of park to make it more beautiful.
It is very close to Yamuna River so you can also have the view of Yamuna river capturing the great pictures. As per Delhi Darshan Humayun Tomb is also visible making it the perfect spot for visitors to capture different monument from one place.
The significant part of the park is SHANTI STUPA opened on 14 November 2007 by monk and nun Nipponzan Myohoji, Lt. Governor of Delhi. The Stupa is a symbol for promoting world peace.
Millennium Park History
At the time of mahabharat, Indraprastha was the capital of Pandavas empire. At this time Indraprastha is called New Delhi due to which the park is called Indraprastha Park.
Millennium Park Timing & Fees
This Park remains open from 6:00 am to 7:15 pm everyday. It is highly recommended to visit in the early of the morning or late of evening to avoid the hot temperature in the summer season. To avoid the crowd on weekend prefer to visit in the morning. However the park is less crowdy on weekdays you may prefer any of the time.
The entry is free for all the visitors all the time. Make sure that you keep the surrounding and environment clean.
Family Picnic to Indraprastha Park
It is one of the beautiful place to have a picnic with the family, the beauty of this park also attract the couples to spent the time with their loved ones. The most beautiful part of this park is Shanti Stupa having beautiful golden Buddha on the top.
There is Pagoda which indicates to non violence. They designed the park in the manner so that children can aslo enjoy in the park, there are many swings and sliders for the children.
If any of the family member is the great lover of the nature they can enjoy the view of nature with the birds, animals, trees, plants and flowers. It is one of the peaceful place where you can spend the time with your family and can capture the pictures with your loved ones.
Apart from this there are many play grounds for children to play, food courts and theatre, generally there are 5 big garden Foliage Garden, Fragrance Garden, Bougainvillaea Garden, Smriti Van and Topiary Garden.
You should keep in mind that you maintain the cleanliness in your surrounding and preserve the beauty of the park.
Millennium Park: Romantic place for couple
In recent few years, it is becoming the popular spot among couples to spend the time with their loved ones. The DDA has maintained the beauty. There is a vast area inside the park where you can enjoy various activities. Water Cascade and Fountain make the park more beautiful especuially, when illuminating in the evening.
There is a theatre, food court in the park you can even visit there. You can also visit near by places which are popular among the couples such as Humayun Tomb. The nature of this park make it the best spot for capturing the pictures.
You may carry food and water if you wish to do. You should keep in the mind that you must keep the surrounding clean. The evening time is more preferable for couples because generally during the noon it is very crowdy.
How to Reach Millennium Park
There are many different ways to travel in Delhi you can choose any of the system as per your convenience:
By Metro (Most Preferred)
There are two nearest metro station that you can prefer for Millennium Park:
- Indraprastha metro station at Blue Line which is around 1.2 KM away from the park.
- Sarai Kale Khan metro station at Pink Line which is around 1.2 KM away from the park.
It is recommended to prefer Pink Line because Blue Line is too crowdy.
By Bus
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) runs several bus line that directly connects to this Park it is run by Delhi government therefore it is the cheaper medium.
By Cab/ Taxi
You may also book online cab through Rapido, Uber & OLA from your destination. Since we all know that there is a huge traffic on Delhi roads. Therefore it may be frustrating to travel from road due to which it is highly recommended to use Metro.
Tips for visitors
Visitors who are visiting to Delhi first time, it is recommended to visit between the months of September to March as the temperature starts to cool down and this is also the season of the festival so that you can attend amd celebrate other cultural events in the park and other places.
You should wear the comfortable shoes as you may have to walk inside these parks and monuments. You may find the beggars around yourself do not try to help them, you might get cheated and they also do not behave properly. Choose the Metro as a mode of transportation because it is cheap, safe and time saving.
Other nearby Places
There are popular places to visit nearby Millenium park:
- Waste to Wonder Park
- Purana Qila
- Huyamun Tomb
- India Gate
- Nizammuddin Dargah
- ZOO
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Accomodation near Indraprastha park
There are budgeted hotels available near Indraprastha Park that are:-
- Connaught Royale Delhi:- Budegt Hotel
- Hotel the royal Plaza:- Budget Hotel
- Joeys Hotels
- Oberoi, New Delhi:- Premium, luxury hotel.
- The Imperial New Delhi
- The LaLiT, New Delhi:- one of the luxury hotel situated near to metro station.
FAQs
Q. What is the timing of Millennium Park ?
A. The timing of Millennium Park is from 6:00 am to 7:15 pm everyday
Q. What is the location of Millennium Park ?
A. The location is Ring Road, Grand Trunk Road, Block A, Ganga Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan, New Delhi, Delhi 110013.
Q. What is entry fees of Millennium Park ?
A. There is no entry fees to Millennium park. It is completely free for everyone.
Q. Which is the nearest metro station for Millennium Park ?
A. The nearest metro station is Indraprastha & Sarai Kale Khan.
Q. Are pets allowed inside the park ?
A. No, the pets are not allowed inside the park.
Final Thought
Indraprastha Park is the great option for picnic for both family and couples. However there are some cons such as that some swings are broken, food court is not clean, the park is costly. But it is worthed to visit there. It is the great place to capture your few moments, it is time wastage to thinking for going there.
