Nehru Park
Nehru Park : On the main Panchsheel Road, Nehru Park is located in one of the plushest localities of the capital. It is next to the Chanakyapuri Diplomatic Enclave, and the popular Santushti Shopping Complex. Named after India’s first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, the park is spread over an area of more than 80 acres. Just few meters from Hotel Ashok, it is an attractive place with beautiful floral collections, picturesque little mounds and rocks inscribed with the sayings of Nehru. Due to the pleasant and peaceful ambience of the park, it has recently become quite popular with picnickers as well as young courting couples of the capital. Fitness enthusiasts are regular visitors to the park and can usually be seen in the morning and evening hours.
The major attractions of the Park are the ‘Morning Ragas’- the musical concerts and the art events that are organized every Sunday morning. World famous musicians and vocalists of India perform in these concerts that are usually held for two hours amidst the landscaped lush gardens of the Nehru Park. The experience of listening to the melodious music, in the cool morning hours of the much-awaited weekend, is ecstasy for a music lover.
The other attraction of the park is the recently organized free yoga classes by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corp (DTTDC) and the education department, as part of the Delhi Government’s initiative to keep the residents of Delhi fit and happy. Apart from this the park also serves as a venue for many stately dinners.
There is also a swimming pool and a snack bar in the park.