There are many families that plan to visit the city of Delhi with their children to show them the rich cultural heritage of the region and to help them discover why this city is an important one in the country since the ages. Also, the children can get to see the ancient forts and ruins of the great rajas and emperors who once had a stronghold over the entire country. They can visit the temples that are not only regarded to be architectural marvels, but also would help the young minds to inculcate a sense of spiritualism and dedication towards the almighty.
With so many things to do in Delhi and engage with, both parents and their children can enjoy to their satisfaction from the trip only if it well planned in advance.
Getting to enjoy the trip to Delhi
- Tasting delicious food in Old Delhi: If the person and his children are food lovers, especially street food, then Chandni Chowk is considered to be the best place to be. Here, one can get to taste variety of mouth watering street food ranging from Aloo Tikki, Chole Bhature, Papdi Chaat, Dahi Bhalle, Jalebi Raj kachori, lassi and halwas. One can also get to explore the popular Natraj Dahi Bhalle, Karim’s, Lal Baby Chaat Bhandar, Babu Ram Paranthe Wale, Haji Tea Point and Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi, as well as others.
- Playing scientist at the Jantar Mantar: The Jantar Mantar is regarded to be an instrument built for the purpose of calculation. It is regarded to be an observatory that has been constructed for tracing the astronomical phenomena for ascertaining scientific data, in Central Delhi. It is a fascinating sight for the students boasting of having huge instruments and also a popular tourist attraction.
- Visiting the Iskcon Temple: The Iskcon Temple also called the ‘Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir” has been regarded to be a popular Vaishnav Temple dedicated to Radharani and Lord Krishna. It is also a well known Vedic learning center, located in East Delhi. Several types of training programs, activities, festivals and seminars are held here. During Hindu festivals, the whole temple gets decorated and Illuminated and is flooded with people. The tourists can find himself amidst sounds of chanting, ringing bells and devotional music.
- Reliving childhood at the Children’s Park: Located in Central Delhi, near the India Gate, it is regarded to be one of the kinds, where the children need to be during the trip. This place attracts children in huge number throughout the year. There are plenty of slides, swings, and play areas to provide the small ones with endless fun and immense joy and satisfaction. During night, the whole place is illuminated with lights that are really exciting to watch.
- Enjoying the haunting thrills at the Feroz Shah Kotla Qila: This fort has been constructed during the 14th century by Feroz Shah Tughlaq for housing his Delhi city version called Ferozabad. It is said to be a haunted place.
Checking out these attractions is an absolute must with the children during the trip to Delhi.