Entertainment & Night Life
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Entertainment
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Although clubs and bars are multiplying in Delhi at a fair clip, but still, it is safer to head back home before it gets too late. Or better still hang out in groups. Whenever you feel like dancing, the best option probably is to go to one of the big hotels.
For catching the latest blockbusters, head to the many multiplexes and stand-alone theatres. Be warned that tickets on weekends cost over Rs. 150. Check the local dailies for show details.
The culture hub of Delhi is the Mandi House circle. Most music, dance and theatre shows are held in the auditoriums here. Sample the best of music and dance by checking out Sangeet Natak Academy (Tel: 23387246).
Another good venue is Triveni Kala Sangam (Tel: 23718833), which is devoted to the fine arts and is equipped with a fine open air theatre. Its art galleries have the best shows and the canteen serves simple yet lip smacking lunches.
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Nightlife
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If you want to enjoy sheeshas head to Shalom Bar & Cafe, they also
offer Italian, Moroccon, Spanish and Lebanese cuisines. But if loud
music gets you hooked Djinns is the place for you this is the place to
be seen at. Make sure you head there on a Wednesdays, Fridays or
Saturdays. The earlier you come in on weekends the better are you
chances of having a great time. This is one of the expensive places, so
make sure your credit card has ample of credit on it. For those of you
into hip hop, the Taj is a good place to visit on Friday nights. Another
great place to party is Steel, the bar and disc at Hotel Ashok has great
ambience, good music and a decent dance floor.
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Kidding around
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Charity Birds Hospital: Inside the Digambara Jain Temple compound birds are treated for free everything from pigeon pox to the common cold. One thing is for sure this is the only hospital of its kind where patients never admit themselves! It's situated just opposite the Red Fort and is three-storey tall. A building that treats nearly 30,000 birds each year. The birds are first held in the intensive care unit and eventually transferred to the general ward, where they regain wing power and eventually take flight. Fed a vegetarian diet of bread and cheese, treatments are free of cost and funded by Jain donations. You must read this out; this hospital separates it's vegetarian patients from their non-vegetarian counterparts! Carnivorous predators such as eagles, hawks and falcons are housed exclusively on the first floor.
Rail Museum:
You may be left wondering why we included this in the kidding around category, most often it is the grown up child in every one, who wants to come here and play with the real-size engines, wagons, and coaches that display the glory of the bygone era, the kids become just an excuse! But yes this one is for the kids only, the toy train that will take them for a joyride. The museum is open 9.30 am to 7.30 pm, all days except Mondays.
Garden of Five Senses:
Stretching over 20 acres of land, it makes for a refreshing change from the usual 'do not touch' dictum that children face everywhere; let your kids touch the plants, rocks and displays. The fragrant flowers, the sheer beauty of the landscaped gardens, the ceramic bells and the cascading waterfalls soothe all the five senses. It is a must visit for the experience and ambiance.The park is open 10 am to 8 pm.
Delhi Zoo:
Next to the Purana Qila, Delhi Zoo is recognised as one of the better zoos in Asia. It is open 9 am-5 pm, all days except Fridays. No eatables are allowed inside.
For Adventure Freaks:
There's a lot you can freak out on, if you are an adventure buff. From bungy jumping to water sports to parasailing, to what-ever-else. Delhi Tourism's Adventure Tourism Division organises plenty of activities. There is water sports (boating, kayaking, canoeing) in and around Delhi. Parasailing opportunities are available at Kanwar Shikha near Sohna in Haryana, about 60 km from Delhi. You can also avail the services of professional instructors. For details, call Delhi Tourism on 23363607. Try flying in a hot air balloon for an aerial view of Delhi, though it is restricted only to the winter months. For details, contact Ballooning Club of India 8 B, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg Tel: 011 - 23716665.
This one is one of the favourites being suspended mid air, on nothing but a giant rubberband! Bungee jumping is offered by Wanderlust Travels that has set up a mobile crane for bungee jumping at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Make sure you get your act together before you climb up, it could be quiet an embarrassment otherwise. This is one sport that's a complete no-no for people with hypertension or heart ailments. For info, contact Wanderlust Travels Pvt. Ltd on 011- 32920231, 32920232, 41636896, 41636757,
41636897, 29228483, 41639347, 41435826, 9212020822 or Email: travel@wanderlustindia.com.
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