Sight Address : Appu Ghar, Gali 9, Pragati Maidan, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, DL 110002 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Appu Ghar was India’s first and most popular amusement park located in New Delhi, the capital city of India. It was opened by Shri Gian Vijeshwar and Mr Suresh Chawla in 1984 to commemorate the 1982 Asian Games, which were held in New Delhi. Appu Ghar was located in the famous Pragati Maidan on Mathura Road, and was spread over 15.5 acres (63,000 m2) of land. Entry to Appu Ghar was from Gate No. 4 of Pragati Maidan.
Appu Ghar in Delhi
HistoryEdit
Appu Ghar is India’s first amusement park.International Amusement Limited (IAL) was incorporated on 15th September 1984 by Mr. Gian Vijeshwar, a Sweden based businessman of Indian origin, with the primary objective to conceptualize and set up India’s first amusement park “Appu Ghar”. Inaugurated on 19th November 1984 it was spread over 18 acres of land, it housed 20 rides and a water park in its premises. Appu Ghar successfully operated this park for 25 years and because of an excellent recall value, the park received an average of 1.4 million visitors annually. The park ran its operations for the last time on the 17th of February 2008 before shutting its doors but vowing to return greater than ever before. Not only did IAL pioneer the amusement industry in India, they continue to be the largest player in the country. Its first venture Appu Ghar was a phenomenal success because of its incredible insight into the Indian local sentiments and its high international ambition. The company’s local understanding and success story motivated to bring forth more exciting projects to the Indian palate. Appu Ghar was named after its mascot, an elephant. “Appu” is the name of the elephant and “Ghar” means house in Hindi. Appu was a live elephant mascot that became the star of the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi. The elephant is for the enjoyment of the kids and it symbolizes a childish nature in everyone.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
9am-6pm
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning,Afternoon & Evening
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2-4 hours
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Aangan – Indian Restaurant ; Hyatt Regency Delhi Bhikaiji Cama Place, Ring Road New Delhi, DL 110607 ; Ph/M – 011 2679 1234 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place is well connected by road the taxi service is available for this destination. Call 40406060 to get cab at any place and to anywhere in Delhi. Price will be – Indica Vista (New) 10.00 Rs/ km, Indigo cs /Swift Dezire (New) 12 Rs/Km, Tavera (New) 13 Rs / km, Xylo (New) 13 Rs / km, Innova (New) 13 Rs / km, XUV-500 (New) 16.00 Rs/km, BMW (New) 80.00 Rs/km, Audi (New) 90.00 Rs/km, Honda City (New) 30.00 Rs/km, Tempo Traveller (New) 17.00 Rs/km, Corola (New) 30.00 Rs/km Honda-crv (New) 40.0Rs/km, Mercedes (New) 90.00 Rs/km.
Bus : Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach this sight, which is located in North Delhi.
Train : For foreigners, it’s easiest to make ticket bookings at the helpful International Tourist Bureau 23405156; 1st floor, New Delhi train station; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, to 2pm Sun). Do not believe anyone – including porters – who tells you it has shifted,closed or burnt down and don’t let anyone stop you from going to the 1st floor of the main building for bookings. When making reservations here, if you are paying in rupees you may have to provide back-up money exchange certificates (or ATM receipts), so take these with you just in case.
Air : International and domestic flights all leave from and arrive at the airport’s gleaming new Terminal. For flight inquiries, call the international airport (0124-3376000; www.newdelhi airport.in). At the new Terminal 3 there are 14‘nap & go’ rooms with wi-fi, a desk, TV and bed (₹315/hr). For comprehensive details of domestic air routes, see Excel’s Timetable of Air Services Within India (₹55), available at news stands When making reservations request the most direct (quickest) route. Note that airline prices fluctuate and website bookings with some carriers can be markedly cheaper.
Jagson Airlines (23721593 Vandana Bldg, 11 Tolstoy Marg)
Kingfisher Airlines (23730238; 42N-Block, Connaught Place).
Others : METRO The new high-speed metro line is the best way to get to/from the airport, and runs between New Delhi train station and Dwarka Sector 21, via Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan NH8 (Mahipalpur station) and Indira Gandhi International station (Terminal 3). Trains operate every 10 minutes from 5am to 1am. Cycle-rickshaws are still in use in parts of Old Delhi, though they have been banned in Chandni Chowk to reduce congestion. Let’s hope they’re not banned in other areas, as they’re the best way to get around Old Delhi – the drivers are wizards at weaving through the crowds. Tips are appreciated for this gruelling work.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry a bottle of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
Don’t flash jewellery or large sums of money and keep daily cash in separate pockets.
HelplineEdit
Fire – 101
Ambulance – 102
Child Helpline – 1098
Women Helpline Number : 1091
Accident & Trauma Service – 1099
Police Control Room Number : 100
Tourist City Information Service – 1286
