The capital territory of New Delhi is the administrative center of India. It houses the President's residence, the government house, memorial complexes and many famous museums of the country.
Of course, in New Delhi there is hardly anything to occupy preschool children, but older children will be interested to learn the history of ancient India, visit the observatory and planetarium.
An interesting attraction for children in New Delhi will be a visit to the Jantar Mantar Observatory. This observatory is one of the largest in India (there are 5 such observatories in the country) and is an orange and white huge structure consisting of 13 different objects under the open sky.
At first glance it may look like an original design by 18th century architects, but in fact each object represents an astronomical instrument.
Walk around the observatory, take a photo against the backdrop of the largest sundial and ponder over the question that the world's scientists are looking for an answer to: how did the ancient Indians manage to make accurate studies of the starry sky, having rather primitive, by today's standards, instruments?
A vacation with kids in New Delhi can continue at the planetarium, which is located in the Memorial Museum of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister. The museum is open in his residence.
Nehru's personal belongings and a rich collection of gifts from guests from various countries can be seen here. Nehru was fond of astronomy, so the museum named after him has a planetarium. Its most interesting exhibit is a real compartment of a spaceship in which an Indian astronaut traveled. Be sure to watch the innovative show to see and experience the whole mystery of the starry sky.
There are no amusement parks within the capital New Delhi, but there is a good alternative: visit Lodi Gardens, which has a unique butterfly sanctuary and a collection of miniature plants.
Lodi Gardens is not only a collection of beautiful natural gifts, but also a kind of museum. The park houses the ancient tombs of famous historical figures of India who lived in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Lodi Gardens is a favorite place for locals and tourists alike. Entrance is free. Come here during the day and wait for sunset to marvel at the beauty of Lodi Gardens in the soft rays of evening light.
