Fact File :
Timing: Weekdays:1.30 pm to 9.30 pm
On Sunday: Noon to 9.30 pm
Ticket: Appu Ghar All Rides:adult 150-/ Children:120/-
Min one Rides: adult 50-/ Children:40/-
Go-Karting: Rs. 100/- for Six Laps
Aerial Ropeway: Rs. 30/- Per Person
Oysters Ticket : Up to 84 cm ht.Free
Above to 84 cm ht.250/-
Location: The entry to the park is from Gate No. 4 of the Pragati Maidan exhibition grounds.
About the Appu Ghar in Delhi :
The first amusement park of India, Appu Ghar is the favorite of all children because of its exquisite roller coasters and water slides. The mini-Disneyland of Delhi was inaugurated on 19th November, 1984. It has joy rides for people of all ages. The large range of swings and rides here include the popular Roller Coaster, Big Splash, Dodgem Cars, Eerie Tunnel, Giant Wheel and Appu Columbus. Children love the thrill of riding in a Cable Car and the Speeding Cup. Since, there is no snowfall in New Delhi; the ice games at OYSTERS (a water park) are quite popular.
Four acres of the water park, blanketed with ice offers sledding, skiing, ice boating and bowling is a craze among Delhiites. The couples love to shake a leg and romance in the Rain Dance or the Ice Dance that are introduced according to the season. This water park is especially preferred by people to beat off the scorching heat of the summers. Today, Appu Ghar has become a brand amongst all the amusement parks in the country. It is located on Gate No. 4 at Pragati Maidan and is proposed to be opened at two more locations in Rohini and Noida. This amusement park was the dream child of Smt. Indira Gandhi.
It was realized when, the then Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi inaugurated it on her Birthday in 1984. Appu Ghar is spread over an area of 15.5 acres of land and houses 22 immensely popular rides. There is an interesting story behind the name of the park. Appu, the elephant, was both the cartoon mascot and a live elephant mascot that became the beloved star of the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi. As a result, the amusement park got the name from that Mascot's name. "Appu" is the name of the Elephant and "Ghar" means House. Appu Ghar is the Numero Uno amongst all the amusement parks of Delhi and definitely a trend setter.
The Attraction of Appu Ghar :
A Mini-Disneyland :
Appu Ghar in New Delhi is a crowd puller for the residents of the capital as well as those of neighbouring towns. Children will have a time of their life over here, while the enjoying the various rides.
The Swinging Sensations :
Appu Ghar has the usual fare of exciting games like Roller Coaster, the Big Splash, Dodgem Cars, the Eerie Tunnel, Giant Wheel, Columbus Jhoola - a ship high up in the sky, the Speeding Cup, a Cable Car, a Saucer that works on centrifugal force and lots more.
Ice Games :
Appu Ghar has now introduced Ice Games at OYSTERS, where four acres of the Water Park have been blanketed with ice for winter sports. These include sledding, skiing, ice boating, where one can row through a river full of icebergs and bowling on ice.
Other Attraction :
Other enchanting attraction of Appu Ghar are The Majic River, Hi waves, Tower of Thrills, Swimming Pool.
