This gadget freak era has snatched away almost all the fun we used to have earlier, going out on holidays was what kids waited for all over the months. Nowadays children enjoy all the beauty of the nature and fun things virtually, just because their parents don’t have enough time to take them out. Or even if they do, their choices are limited to malls and nearby parks. This reduces kids’ interest in going out anymore.
Life in a city like Delhi is difficult and chaotic, people wait for that one holiday to flush off all the stress they have, but find it difficult to select a proper place to take their children out. So here we enlist some fun places for kids in our national capital. Don’t let gadgets take over all the fun your kids can have, take them to the below mentioned places and see the smiles on their faces yourself.
Here’s The list of Best Fun Places To Visit With Children in go in Delhi, Gurgaon & Noida:
1) KidZania
KidZania Delhi NCR is a Global Indoor Entertainment and Learning Center for families, especially for kids. Its unique and interactive setup impresses children that the won’t let you leave before they enjoy for hours and hours.
It’s safe with a proper security system to protect your kids. It aims to empower, inspire & educate kids from 2 to 16 years of age through 100+ activities. Kids come across the concept of earning and then spending, which is a great life lesson. A brilliantly executed place with plenty of fun activities to do.
● Tickets
Tickets vary for different age groups and the time spent. For approximately 5 hours, tickets are priced at(approx.)
- Free for children below 2 years of age.
- Rs. 400 onwards for toddlers of age 2-4 years.
- For kids from the age group 4yrs to 16 years, it varies from Rs. 800 to 1250 according to the number of hours.
- Rs. 500 onwards for adults and
- Rs. 400 onwards for Sr. citizens.
● Timings
- Opens at 10:30 AM
- Closes at 8 PM
● Address: Entertainment City, Gate No. 11, Near TGIP Mall, Sec 38A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301 (Get Directions)
*Special for birthday parties and school trips*
2) Funky Li’l Munchkins
Funky Li’l Munchkins is an awesome place where kids can have the time of their lives. It is an indoor playground and early learning & development centre for kids. It attracts children with a fully functional trampoline park, 4 level play structure and soft play equipment for toddlers and young children up to 12 years old.
It is an amazing place as to build up the love and affection between kids and their parents and gives a fun time to them both, setting aside all the worries and tensions of school for children and work for parents.
● Tickets:
At Funky Li’l Munchkins, tickets are priced on an hourly basis.
- Rs. 500 per hour.
- Only one parent can go with the child.
- Additional Rs. 200 for extra people.
● Timings
- Opens at 11 AM
- Closes by 8 PM
- Open for all 7 days of a week
● Address: 15, Kaushalya Park, Chowdary Dileep Singh Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016 (Get Direction)
*Special for its Trampoline Park, Four Level Play Structure, Ball Pool, Dedicated Toddler Zone And 2 Funky Cafés*
3) Kingdom Of Dreams
Kingdom of Dreams offers unlimited fun and enjoyment. It is India’s first live entertainment, theatre and leisure destination. Consists of the Nautanki Mahal, Culture Gully, Showshaa Theatre, IIFA Buzz Lounge and many more fun places in it.
The auditorium of its theatre Nautanki Mahal holds a hydraulic stage, automated fly bars, and a matrix sound system that makes the theatre experience real. Culture Gully is a cultural and cuisine area. If you want your children to be aware of cultures and tradition, this is a fun place to take them.
● Tickets
Irrespective of the time, tickets are priced at
- Rs. 600 per person
- Different shows cost additional, differently. They are nearly at the price of Rs. 2000 per person.
● Timings
- Opens at 12:30 PM
- Closes at 11:30 PM
- Monday closed
● Address: Auditorium Complex, Sector 29, Near IFFCO Metro Station, Gurugram, Haryana 122001 (Get Direction)
*Special for theatrical shows*
*Fun fact – Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is the global ambassador of Kingdom of Dreams*
4) Camp Tikkling
Camp Tikkling is an adventure camp which now has a variety of other activities. It’s a combination of an adventure camp, a Village camp and an Eco-camp. It’s beautifully located, having Aravali on three sides of it.
It has six permanent tents, and an option to pitch fourteen more for a larger group, it’s an excellent place for people to enjoy their Sundays. Kids love then location and are thrilled by the beauty of nature. Living in a city like Delhi, who wouldn’t want a day out near nature and greenery.
● Tickets
Based on the number of days
- Rs. 950 to 1650
● Timings
- Opens at 9 AM
- Closes at 5 PM
● Address: Village Gairatpur Baas, Badshahpur, District Gurgaon, Haryana (Get Direction)
*Special for Camel Cart ride, Tractor Ride, Potter’s wheel, Tree Plantation, Nature walks, Bird Watching, Village VisitCamel CartPlay Guitar And Eco Walk*
5) National Zoological Park
Which kid doesn’t like zoos. The national zoological park is one of the finest wildlife places to visit in the national capital. From biggest cats to the tiniest birds, the zoo has all kinds of animals and birds.
It had always been the centre of attraction for kids from every generation. On entry, plenty of fascinating creatures welcome you to their home and let you know their ways of life. A place loved by all, from children to sr. citizens. And it’s one the most inexpensive places to take your children.
● Tickets
- For normal citizens
- Adults – Rs. 40/- per head
- Children (Height Under 3 ft.) – Free
- Children (Height 3-5 ft.) – Rs. 20/- per head
- Senior Citizen (60 Years and Above) – Rs. 20/- per head
● For foreigners
- Adults – Rs. 200/- per head
- Children (Up to 5 Years) – Free
- Children (Above 5 Years.) – Rs. 100/- per head
● Timings
- 1st April to 15th October – 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
- 16th October to 31st March – 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
● Address: Mathura Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110003 (Get Direction)
6) Nehru Planetarium
Situated in the heart of the city, the Nehru Planetarium is a place for people who want to give their children some time away from the hustle bustle of the city.
It’s a knowledge-based site, the dome-shaped theatre displays information on planets, constellations, and stars. It’s fun and educational at the same time.
● Tickets
- 50 per person for Adults
- 30 per person for Children (4 – 12 yrs)
- 20 per person for School students
● Timings
- Opens at 9 AM
- Closes at 5 PM
● Address: Teen Murti Bhavan, Teen Murti Marg Area, New Delhi, Delhi, 110011, India (Get Direction)
*Fun fact – It has a Spaceship called SOYUZ T-10 which carried India’s first cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma to space, along with his space suit and mission journal*
7) Pratapgarh farms and resorts
Pratapgarh farms and resorts offer one-day picnic spots. It’s alive and gives the sense of ethnicity. Kids enjoy the touch of villages. They get aware of diffident cultures and cuisines. The whole farm is developed around the idea of rural households in India. Gives the chance to experience the beauty of agriculture and dairy farming, something which children living in metros do not get to see.
● Tickets
- Rs. 1230 per person, this includes all activities and unlimited food.
● Timings
- Opens at 9 AM
- Closes at 6 PM
● Address: Near Railway Station, Gwalison Road, Jhajjar, Haryana 124103 (Get Direction)
*Special for Camel riding, horse riding, Tug of war, trampoline, badminton, football, mud bath, table tennis, archery etc. And shops offering pottery, art pieces, mehndi etc*
8) Neverenuf garden railway
It’s an amazing picnic stop for both children and their parents to bond. It has miniatures of different kind of railways which are adapted from real life. The collection of models of a modern railway is as fascinating as a dream. It’s educational for kids and their parents too. A serene place with miniatures rail world, a place worth the drive. The trains hurtle across bridges and arduously trudge across hilly slopes in this miniatures world.
● Tickets
- Rs. 550 per person irrespective of the time.
● Timings
- Opens at 4 PM
- Closes at 8 PM
● Address: 45/20, Village Para, Tehsil Tawad, Gurugram, Haryana 122001 (Get Direction)
*Special for Water bodies, brown rocky hills, and bouquets of colourful flowers*
9) Bal Bhavan National Children’s Museum and Aquarium
Enlighten your kids with cultural and traditional aspects of life through its large collection of dolls, toys, currency, and art & craft material from all across the world.
They entertain children with useful but interesting activities such as woodwork and clay work, creative art, performing art, skits, computer, photography and what not. It’s a dream come true experience. And yes, it’s very inexpensive as well.
● Tickets
For entry
- Free for children below 16 years of age
- Rs. 20 for Adults of more than 16 years of age. (Only accompanied by children)
For toy train
- Free for toddlers below 3 years of age
- Rs. 10 for children between 3 to 16 years of age
- Rs. 20 for an adult of 16+ age group
● Timings
- Opens at 9 AM
- Closes at 5:30 PM
● Address: Kotla Road, Mandi House, New Delhi, Pincode: 110002 (Get Direction)
*Special for toys and dolls from different countries, stone and bronze objects, traditional jewellery, utensils, art and craft material, musical instruments, headgears, a currency of various countries etc*
10) Stellar Children’s Museum
Unlike other traditional museums, Stellar Children’s Museum is an interactive one. Children can roam around the entire museum without worrying about not touching anything or breaking anything.
It’s not like any other boring ones. Here they learn while they have fun. They can paint on walls, splash around the water, throw things and do everything that they thought they would never be allowed to. It’s a fun place which comes along lots of learning.
● Tickets
- For children – Rs. 450
- For Adults – Rs. 200
● Timings
On weekdays
- Opens at 10 AM
- Closes at 6 PM
On weekends
- Opens at 11 AM
- Closes at 7 PM
● Address: Inside Stellar Gymkhana Club, R-1, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310 (Get Direction)
*Fun fact – They have seven galleries spread out over 11,000 square feet of space. Entirely dedicated to different interests like Science, Arts & Craft, Gross Motor Skills and so on*
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11) National Science Centre
Another exciting place for young minds to learn as well as have fun. They can learn about science and technology here. They offer interesting science experiments to perform, learning the history of telecommunication, they give a glimpse of the Dinosaurs era and far more amusing activities that kids will love. There are various galleries like Science and Technology Heritage, Human Biology, Fun Science, Information Revolution, Emerging Technologies, Water Gallery etc. A gem to visit with your kids.
● Tickets
Entry:
- General – Rs. 40 per head;
- Students (Organised School Group) – Rs. 20 per head
3D Film Ticket:
- Rs. 25 for adults and
- Rs. 20 for children
SDL/Taramandal Entry Ticket:
- Rs. 10 per head
● Timings
- Opens at 10 AM
- Closes at 5:30 PM
● Address: Near Gate No.1, Bhairon Road, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001 (Get Direction)
*Fun fact – The National Science Centre, Delhi is one of the largest Science centres in Asia and is popularly known amongst its visitors as “A Dream Castle For One And All*
12) National Rail Museum
National Rail Museum is one of the most unique museums to take your children. With an exotic collection of over 100 real size exhibits of Indian Railways, the Museum is one of the finest educational but fascinating places for kids.
An enjoyable place with many interesting exhibits including the indoor gallery. The go-to- place for kids and parents. The liveliness of this place can cheer up any child around the world.
● Tickets
On Weekdays
- For Adults – Rs. 100
- For children from 3-13 years – Rs. 10
On Weekends and govt. holidays
- For Adults – Rs. 200
- For children from 3-13 years – Rs. 20
● Timings
- Opens at 10 AM
- Closes at 5 PM
- Monday closed
● Address: Chanakyapuri, Near Bhutan Embassy, New Delhi, Delhi 110021 (Get Direction)
*Special for its joy ride*
So what are you even waiting for?
Take your children to any of these fun places and give them the best days of their lives. These places are not just places of amusement but places that serve knowledge in the form of fun activities. Trust me kids will love each one of them.