Summers and kids wanting to go outside for an adventure is a match made since forever. Usually, Delhiites find it comfortable to move to the closest wonderlands; either Himachal Pradesh or Uttarakhand for the summer vacation! However, if you want to have fun with your kids without leaving the city this summer, consider these places in Delhi. Hop over to these spots and make sure your kids have fun this summer!
1. Shankar's International Dolls Museum
We find that museums are one of the most interesting places to visit for their enriching experience while also enriching their minds. This museum presents a collection of 6,500 beautiful dolls from over 85 countries. You must know that the collection also includes 150 Indian costume dolls that depict the local culture of India. These dolls are enough to entice your kids and give them a good time!
Where: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Beside, Nehru House
Timings: Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: For Adults: Rs 10, For Kids: Rs 5
2. National Bal Bhavan
It is one of those places that not only give your kids a fun time but also offer lessons to help them improve their creative skills in an interactive environment. The site includes a skate park, traffic park, amphitheater, cultural exchange programs, creative arts projects, and a camping hostel. Additionally, it features a mini toy train, ensuring your kids will have a fun-filled experience altogether!
Where: Kotla Marg, ITO, Mandi House
Timings: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: For Visitors above 16 years Rs 20
3. World of Wonders
No summer break is complete without a visit to the water park! You can take your kids to World of Wonders, where they can enjoy more than 20 rides. These are divided into two zones known as La Fiesta, for families and kids, and teen zone. The park has a beach-themed wave pool, a 360 m lazy river, 23 unique water slides and cafes! So, when are you taking your kids here?
Where: Maharaja Agrasen Marg, Noida
Timings: Monday to Sunday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Price: From Rs 599 to Rs1,300
4. The Children's Riding Club
This is for all those adventure-seeking kids and parents who love horse riding! Established in the 1960s, the club is still popular among Delhiites for teaching horse riding to children. The club teaches English style of horse riding and is one of the best options if you are interested in sports. This activity happens outdoors so make sure you pick a time when the sun is bearable for your kids.
Where: Behind Safdarjung's Tomb, Race Course Road
Timings: Different time slots are available
Cost: Starting from Rs 2000
5. National Science Centre
Are your kids interested in Science? Then there's no better place than the popular National Science Centre for them! The place regularly hosts many reputed personnel, such as Nobel Laureates, famous scientists as well as technocrats and astronauts, in addition to famous educators from the field of science. The centre also has separate floors for art galleries, galleries for Human Biology, Prehistoric Life as well as Fun Science and more. So, let's learn and have fun together!
Where: Bhairon Marg, Near Gate No.1, Pragati Maidan
Timings: Sunday to Monday; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Rs 70
6. Stellar Children's Museum
Here's another spot your kids can have fun and learn at the same time! Kids can get to play, experiment, and discover to get accustomed to universal concepts like fluid dynamics, gravity, cause-and-effect and much more — all in an interactive way. Spread over 11,000 sq ft, this museum also has seven galleries dedicated to various categories such as Science, Gross Motor Skills, Arts & Craft, and so on.
Where: The Ambience Mall, NH-8, Gurgaon
Timings: 10 a.m to 8 p.m.
Cost: For Kids: Starting from Rs 500, For Adults: Free