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Top 10 Tourist Places in Delhi

Delhi, the capital of India, is a city of contrasts. It has a rich history, culture, and heritage, as well as a modern and cosmopolitan vibe. Delhi offers a variety of attractions for tourists, from ancient monuments and temples to museums and gardens. Here are the top 10 tourist places in Delhi that you should not miss. Visit during One day Delhi Darshan Delhi, the capital of India, is a city…

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"Find the Nearest Metro Station to Nehru Park: Your Ultimate Access Guide"

Nehru Park, located in the diplomatic area of Chanakyapuri in New Delhi, is one of the city’s most famous green spaces. Known for its sprawling lawns, tranquil environment, and cultural events like musical performances, Nehru Park is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. If you’re planning a visit to this iconic park and want to use public transportation, you might wonder which metro station is the most convenient. In this guide, we will provide detailed information about the nearest metro station to Nehru Park, how to get there, and tips for a hassle-free commute.

Overview of Nehru Park:

Nehru Park is not just a park but a cultural and social hub. Spread over 80 acres, the park is a haven for nature lovers, fitness enthusiasts, and families. Located in the posh Chanakyapuri area, this beautifully landscaped park is a favorite for morning walkers, yoga practitioners, and those who simply want to enjoy a peaceful time outdoors. The park also frequently hosts live concerts and events, including the much-loved “Morning Ragas” organized by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).

Due to its location in the diplomatic enclave, Nehru Park is also close to several embassies, making it a prominent landmark in New Delhi. The park’s proximity to key places such as the Prime Minister’s Residence, India Gate, and several five-star hotels makes it an important area for tourists and visitors to the city.

Nearest Metro Station to Nehru Park:

The Delhi Metro is one of the most efficient ways to travel across the city, and the network extends to most prominent areas. However, since Nehru Park is located in a more residential and diplomatic zone, there is no metro station directly adjacent to the park. But don’t worry — there are a few nearby metro stations that provide easy access to Nehru Park.

Here’s a detailed list of the closest metro stations:

Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station (Yellow Line)

Distance from Nehru Park: Approximately 2.5 kilometers

Travel Time: 5–10 minutes by car, auto, or bicycle

About the Station: Lok Kalyan Marg is the nearest metro station to Nehru Park, located on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro. This station is well connected to other parts of Delhi, including Gurgaon, and central locations like Rajiv Chowk, Chandni Chowk, and Connaught Place. From Lok Kalyan Marg, you can easily take a short auto or cab ride to Nehru Park.

Jor Bagh Metro Station (Yellow Line)

Distance from Nehru Park: Approximately 3 kilometers

Travel Time: 10–15 minutes by auto or cab

About the Station: Jor Bagh Metro Station is another nearby station on the Yellow Line, providing quick access to Nehru Park. It is well connected to various parts of Delhi and Haryana, including central Delhi and Gurgaon. From Jor Bagh, you can take a short taxi or rickshaw ride to the park.

Dhaula Kuan Metro Station (Airport Express Line)

Distance from Nehru Park: Approximately 3.5 kilometers

Travel Time: 10–15 minutes by car or auto-rickshaw

About the Station: Dhaula Kuan Metro Station is situated on the Airport Express Line and provides excellent connectivity for travelers coming from the airport or the New Delhi Railway Station. From this station, you can take a quick cab or rickshaw ride to Nehru Park.

How to Reach Nehru Park from These Metro Stations:

Once you reach any of these metro stations, getting to Nehru Park is relatively easy. Here’s a breakdown of transportation options:

By Auto-Rickshaw

Auto-rickshaws are widely available outside all metro stations and provide a convenient and affordable way to reach Nehru Park. Fares typically range between ₹30 and ₹100, depending on the station you’re starting from and the traffic conditions.

By Taxi

If you prefer a more comfortable ride, app-based taxis like Uber and Ola are readily available at these metro stations. Taxis are slightly more expensive than auto-rickshaws but offer the comfort of air conditioning and door-to-door service.

By Bicycle or E-Rickshaw:

For those who prefer eco-friendly options, renting a bicycle or using an e-rickshaw can be a great way to travel the short distance from the metro station to Nehru Park. The green surroundings of Chanakyapuri make it an enjoyable and scenic ride.

Alternative Public Transport Options to Nehru Park:

In addition to the metro, there are several other public transport options available to reach Nehru Park.

DTC Buses:

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates several bus routes that pass near Nehru Park. Look for buses that ply the Chanakyapuri route, as many of them have stops near the park. This is an economical option, though not as fast or convenient as taking the metro and then a cab or auto.

Private Vehicles:

If you’re driving, there is ample parking available near Nehru Park. The park is situated along major roads like Shanti Path and Vinay Marg, making it easily accessible by car. However, traffic in and around Chanakyapuri can be heavy during peak hours, so plan accordingly.

Walking:

If you’re staying nearby, such as in one of the many embassies, guesthouses, or hotels in the area, you can easily walk to Nehru Park. The wide, tree-lined roads make it a pleasant and safe walk.

What to Do at Nehru Park:

Nehru Park is not just a green space but also a venue for cultural activities and a hotspot for relaxation. Here are a few activities you can enjoy during your visit:

Morning Walks and Yoga Sessions:

The park is a favorite spot for morning walkers and yoga practitioners. The fresh air and calm surroundings make it the perfect place for a morning routine.

Musical Concerts:

Nehru Park frequently hosts live music performances, including the popular “Morning Ragas” and other cultural events organized by NDMC. Check the park’s schedule for upcoming events to enjoy these unique performances.

Picnics and Family Outings:

With plenty of open spaces, Nehru Park is an ideal location for a family picnic. Bring along some snacks, a blanket, and enjoy a day under the trees.

Fitness Activities:

There are designated areas in the park for fitness activities such as jogging, cycling, and other exercises. You can also find several outdoor gyms around the park.

Conclusion:

Nehru Park in Chanakyapuri is an oasis of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of Delhi. Whether you’re visiting for a quiet walk, a cultural event, or a family outing, getting to Nehru Park is easy when you use the Delhi Metro. With metro stations like Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, and Dhaula Kuan located nearby, accessing the park is convenient for both locals and tourists.

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India Gate

It is located on the Raj Path in New Delhi and is one of the most visited destinations in Delhi. The works on India Gate were commenced by Edwin Lutyens to pay reverence to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting the World War I and the Afgan War.

All India War Memorial

India Gate is constructed as a memorial and was built in the memory of 90,00 soldiers who laid down their lives during world war I. Located at Rajpath, India Gate is 42 m high and is popular relaxation area during the summer evenings. India Gate also act as popular pinic spot during winter. Also known as the All India War Memorial, India Gate was designed and constructed by Lutyens. He was the who is considered the chief proclaimer in designing the New Delhi plans.

The Architectural Marvel

A tour of Lutyens’ Delhi just has to kick off with the stately India Gate at the east end of the broad Janpath (earlier Kingsway) that leads to the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Another additional 13,516 names engraved on the arch and foundations form a separate memorial to the British and Indian soldiers killed on the North-West Frontier in the Afghan War of 1919. The foundation stone was laid by HRH the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and the monument was dedicated to the nation 10 years later by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Another memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti was added much later after India had said goodbye to its imperial rulers. It is in the form of a flame that burns day and night under the arch to remind the nation of soldiers who perished in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.

Amar Jawan Jyoti

The Shrine of the Amar Jawan Jyoti

In order to honor the numerous unknown gallant soldiers who died fighting for the country, an eternal flame or Amar Jawan Jyoti was lit under the arch of India Gate in 1971. Uniformed soldiers stand guard over the flame. As a tribute to these dead soldiers, a shining rifle crowned by a soldier’s helmet is placed on a high pedestal near the flame.

The Breathtaking View of India Gate

Nowadays, if you drive down the smooth wide expanse of Rajpath on a midsummer night, you might be excused for assuming that a huge glittering carnival is in progress at India Gate. The entire boulevard up to the monument is lined with cars, scooters, motorcycles and what-have-you. In fact all of Delhi seems to have converged to the emerald lawns of India Gate. The air is thick with chatter, laughter and the cries of assorted vendors peddling their wares. You can snack on anything from fruit chaat (fruit salad with hot, spicy dressing), through bhelpuri (a snack of puffed rice, spices and hot, sweet and sour chutney), chana jor garam (spicy chickpeas), dal ka pakodas (fried lentil-flour dumplings), potato chips to ice cream, candy floss and aerated drinks.

Engravings on India Gate

How To Reach

By Air Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in the south-western region of Delhi and the airport serves for domestic flights and international flights. Delhi is connected to almost all airports in India and many important cities in abroad including Beijing, Singapore, New York and Hongkong.

By Train The important railheads in Delhi are Hazrat Nizammudin, New Delhi and Old Delhi. Delhi is well connected to all cities in India through express, super fast and many A/C trains. Delhi metro railway is a most efficient commutation system in Delhi. These fast trains cover all important areas in the city.

By Bus Buses are the most important means of travel inside and around the city. The state owned Delhi Transport Corporation buses connect all the junctions in Delhi. Many super deluxe A/C buses runs from New Delhi to many cities in the neighboring states.

The Canopy near India Gate-New Delhi

Tourist attractions near India Gate

Situated at the eastern end of Rajpath in Central Delhi is the 42 m high stone arch of victory, renowned as the India Gate. This magnificent edifice was constructed in 1931 in memory of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the battlefield. Following are the other tourist attractions near India Gate –

Rashtrapati Bhawan: The official residence of the Indian President. North and South Block: All important government offices are located here Parliament House: The place where the Indian Parliament meets and the world’s largest democracy functions. National Museum: The museum has an extensive collection of historical artifacts, both of Indian and foreign origin.

National Gallery of Modern Art: Famous for its contemporary Indian art collection, the museum exhibits around 4,000 paintings, graphics, and sculptures of modern artists. Connaught Place: This popular market offers everything from jewelry, books, art, leather goods and Indian and international clothes.

Central Cottage Industries Emporium: Stores Indian handicrafts and curios. Baba Kharak Singh Marg: This market houses each state’s exclusive art and craft created by traditional and accomplished artisans.

Photo Gallery

The Shrine of the Amar Jawan Jyoti

India Gate

The Canopy near India Gate-New Delhi

Engravings on India Gate

The India Gate- New Delhi It is located on the Raj Path in New Delhi and is one of the most visited destinations in Delhi.

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KUL - LADAKH - DELHI - AGRA - JAIPUR - JODHPUR - DELHI - KUL

(04 September 2016 – 19 September 2016)

  #ITINERARY

 Day 01 (04 Sep 2016)

• Good bye Kuala Lumpur and Hello INDIA!

• Arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport (Terminal 3) around 11PM local time.  

• Took a shuttle bus (FOC) from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1D for domestic transfer. Distance around 15 minutes with bus.

  Day 02 (05 Sept 2016)

• To LEH we go!

• Arrived at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee (IXL) Airport – Altitude 3,256m (10,682ft) above mean sea level.

• Checked in at Gongma Guest House – 7km from airport.

No sightseeing on the first day as we are totally take a rest and relax for whole day to get acclimatized to the higher altitude conditions.

 Note#

Best visit on June, July and mid of August.

  Day 03 (06 Sept 2016)

• Jullay Leh! Started our day with a visit to outskirts of Leh.

- Alchi Monastery which located in Alchi village.

- Likir Monastery (Likir Gompa) - Buddhist Monastery.

- The Sangam Point (the confluence of the Indus and Zanaskar rivers).

- Zanaskar River (You may able to do river rafting too).

- The Hall of Fame Museum (Army Museum).

- Magnetic Hill

• Stopped at Wazwan Restaurant for lunch and headed back to guest house.

 Note#

Our breakfast and dinner been provided by guest house.

  Day 04 (07 Sept 2016)

• The road to Nubra Valley goes through Khardung La pass (18,380 ft), famous as the highest motorable road. I had my first close glimpse of snow at Khardung La pass.

• Enjoying camel safari in Sand Dunes of Hunder (entry fee: Rs30 per vehicle), a high altitude cold desert in India. Riding fee: Rs200 for 15 minutes and Rs350 for 30 minutes.

• Night stay in Desert oasis camp. Average temperature below than 5 degree Celsius and no heater no hot pack.

 Note#

All camp that we stay, the will provide breakfast and dinner. 

  Day 05 (08 Sept 2016)

• Headed back to Leh City via Khardung La pass again.

• On our way back to Leh, we visited another tourist attraction in Leh which is the Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop.

• Checked in at Gongma Guest House.

  Day 06 (09 Sept 2016)

Remember the last scene on 3 Idiots movie at blue brackish lake? It’s called as Pangong Lake and it took around five hours drive from Leh city.

• Started our journey towards Pangong Lake through Chang La pass (17,590 ft), also known as the third highest motorable road in the world.

• Spent the night in Nomad Camp and again average temperature below than 3 degree Celsius and no heater no hot pack no joke.

  Day 07 (10 Sept 2016)

• Headed back to Leh and stopped at Thiksey & Shey monastery.

• Checked in at Gongma Guest House.

  Day 08 (11 Sept 2016)

Woke up early considering we had a long journey today to another beautiful lake in Ladakh called as Tso Moriri (one of the high-altitude lakes in the Himalayan at 4,595m above sea level).

• After 7 hours journey to Tso Moriri and The Norling camp welcomed us with temperature close to negative degree Celsius.

Luckily, they gave us hot pack and four blankets in total. Due to the negative degree Celsius temperature, I don’t have any beautiful picture to share.

 Note#

Please plan and do some research on your journey. We went to Ladakh without any research and our travel agent just mentions need to bring warm clothes. 

  Day 09 (12 Sept 2016)

• Headed towards Tsokar in the morning.

• Drove back to Leh City via Manali - Leh highway through Baralacha La pass and Tanglang La pass.

• Checked in at Gongma Guest House.

  Day 10 (13 Sept 2016)

Happy Eid Al-Adha from Ladakh.

• Shopping at local Leh Bazaar - most of the shop closed due to the Eid but re-open around 4:30pm.

  Day 11 (14 Sept 2016)

Good bye LADAKH! Small airport but extremely tight security at Leh Airport. Phew

• From cold to hot temperature, so hello Delhi. Rs54 (using travel card) to New Delhi Metro Station via Delhi Airport Metro Express.

• Checked in at Zostel New Delhi.

• Window shopping at Chandi Chowk and sending my friend back to airport.

• So, started my solo journey with Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

 Note#

Don’t trust anyone and never trust their words. If you can walk to your hotel, walk! If you take autorickshaw, be careful because they will scam you. Another alternative, you can choose UBER, GrabCar etc. 

  Day 12 (15 Sept 2016)

Early morning 4:45pm, decided to walk to NDLS Railway Station instead of taking an autorickshaw.

A little bit scary, but safely arrived at metro station.

• Morning train to Agra Cantt Railway Station via Bhopal Habibganj Shatabdi Express for 1 hour and 57 minutes (CC class).

• Hired an autorickshaw for eight hours by paying Rs610.

• Checked in at Hotel Sai Palace – five minutes from South Gate Entrance of the Taj Mahal

• Visited Agra Fort (Rs500) and Taj Mahal (Rs1000 - FREE shoe cover and bottled water)

Note#

You can buy combine ticket at any counter either Agra Fort or Taj Mahal. Save Rs50!

If you take an autorickshaw, again please be careful. They will bring you to the expensive shop. Just say NO and push them to bring you to another place.

For the cheap souvenir, you can buy at the shop near to the south gate entrance of the Taj Mahal.

  Day 13 (16 Sept 2016)

• Train to Jaipur Railway Station from Agra Fort Railway Station via Af Aii Intercity for 4 hours 25 minutes (CC class).

• Mini bus No 2 from railway station to Badi Chopar: Rs20

• Checked in at Zostel Jaipur. (RECOMMENDED)

• Sightseeing around Zostel with my new friend, Nancy.

  Day 14 (17 Sept 2016)

•  Visited Amber Fort (Rs25), Albert Hall (Rs25), Hawa Mahal (Rs25), Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort (Rs25), City Palace (Rs300).

Deal with tuk-tuk for one day tour. Please bargain! I got around Rs650 for whole day.

Temperature at Jaipur: 39 degree Celsius.

• Goodbye Jaipur. Took a night train to Jodhpur via Howrah Jodhpur Express (5 hours 50 minutes journey) (3AC class).

 Note#

Don’t forget to bring your student card. You can use your student card to purchase entrance fee. Don’t worry, they won’t ask you when you finish your study. You can purchase composite entrance fee instead of single ticket.

  Day 15 (18 Sept 2016)

• Arrived at Jodhpur.

• I had decided to stay at Jee Ri Haveli for a few hours because too tired to handle.

• Sightseeing Jodhpur - Clock tower, bazaar, haunting for the blue house, Mehrangarh Fort.

• Another 11 hours night journey to New Delhi via Mandor Express. (3AC class).

  Day 16 (18 Sept 2016)

• Arrived at New Delhi and decided to walk around New Delhi using metro.

• Visited Karim's Restaurant, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and shopping at Chowri Chowk.

Headed back to the airport and after 16 days in India, it’s time to say good bye. My flight to Malaysia around 10:30pm local time and arrived at Malaysia on the next day around 7:30am.

  Exchange rate September 2016: MYR6.06 = INR100

Ladakh Tour package: RM2575.50 all included except for lunch.

Return flight KUL - DEL - KUL (AirAsia): RM770 included meal, insurance and luggage.

Return flight DEL - LEH - DEL (GoAir): RM617 included meal, insurance and luggage.

Visa: RM189.56

AXA Affin travel insurance: RM78

GRAND TOTAL: RM4804.04

*The above budget does not include souvenir, lunch, sundry expenses like water bottles, cold drinks, etc.