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Nehru Park |
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| 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.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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