Coming soon at Delhi's Garden of Five Senses: Ayurvedic spa, paintball, rock climbing
The Delhi government is planning to turn the space, which was designed to stimulate the five senses — sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste — into a recreational hub, which would include a library cafe, a craft cafe showcasing local artisanship, as well as adventure activities.
The Delhi Tourism Department has invited an Expression of Interest (EOI) to engage a consultant to prepare a plan and guide the department for the job.
'Activities like pre-wedding shoots take place in the park, but to promote tourism, the department is planning comprehensive redevelopment. We have invited tenders to appoint a consultant/landscape architect,' said a senior official.
The consultant will have to come up with a plan to redesign the entire park, including open and covered spaces, signage, art elements, furniture, shelters, parking, boundary walls, entry/exit gates, tourist activities, rainwater harvesting etc, said officials.
'The idea is to redevelop the park in a way that irrespective of whether you are a nature lover, fitness enthusiast, art admirer, someone looking for the perfect photo-op or someone who just wants to take a break and listen to the music from the singing trees from Bastar or the music pillars from Southern India, you can find it here…,' the official said.
This is not the first time that redevelopment of the garden has been envisioned.
When senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia was the tourism minister, he proposed activities such as bungee jumping and rock climbing, but the forest department did not grant clearance.
Asked about the adventure activities being planned, officials said, 'Since there are rocks and trees, adjoining the forest area nearby, we will have to seek permission… The appointed consultant will study and give suggestions that will be feasible and not harm nature.'
The redevelopment will be done in compliance with the Delhi Master Plan. 'The aim is to upgrade the park and beautify it, offering a variety of activities, keeping in mind eco sustainability,' said officials.
At present, the park is divided into distinct zones — including the entrance and administration plaza, Khas Bagh, rainwater pond, Rang Bagh, Neel Bagh, zen garden, amphitheater, rock ridge and the solar energy park.
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