![]() There is also a set of fountains inside the rectangular pond that is built right in front of this monument. A total of 24 labourers worked on this piece for 5 and a half months. 30 tonnes of waste materials have gone into the making of the miniature Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal: India’s most famous marble edifice, the Taj Mahal of Agra has been replicated in this park to a height of 20 feet. Each of these monuments is shielded by a dense cover of trees so that the onlooker can admire a single attraction at a time, without getting distracted by the other models nearby.ġ. Spread across 5 acres of land, the Waste of Wonder Park New Delhi is arrayed into 7 distinct sections, each focusing on a wonder of the world. Layout of the Waste to Wonder Park (New Delhi) The aim behind the development of this park was to provide a fillip to the Prime Minister’s ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ (or Clean-Up India Campaign) while also generating income from tourism as waste literally turns into wealth. It was opened to the general public the very next day. The Waste to Wonder Park was inaugurated on 21st February 2019 by the then Home Minister of India, Rajnath Singh. The entire project took just 6 months to complete! The Seven Wonders of World Park in Delhi was commissioned by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) as part of their Waste-To-Art Project which aims to effectively manage the city’s waste and also contribute to the beautification of public spaces. ![]() History Behind the Waste to Wonder Park (New Delhi) If you plan to park your vehicle, there is an extra charge that is levied. 13 to 64-year olds are charged INR 50 per head. For children between the ages of 4 and 12 years, the fee is INR 25 per child. Toddlers who are 3 years and under, and senior citizens who are 65 years old and above, enter for free. However, all students of municipality schools can enter without any charge, irrespective of their age. The entry fee levied is on the basis of one’s age. Waste to Wonder Park (New Delhi) Timings & Ticket Priceĭelhi’s Waste of Wonder Park is open on all days of the week from 11 AM until 11 PM, except Mondays and national holidays when it is closed. All of the models inside the park are made of scrap items.Īlternatively known as the Seven Wonders Park and Waste of Wonder Park, this theme park has life-size models of seven iconic monuments around the world, namely the Taj Mahal, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pyramids of Giza, the Colosseum of Rome, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. While most parks stop at being a visual delight, New Delhi’s Waste to Wonder Park serves another purpose – effective utilization of waste materials. The capital city of India is known for its verdant greens, among many other attractions.
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