Saddi Dilli’s National Philatelic Museum is located in Dak Bhawan, Sardar Patel Chowk on Parliament Street or Sansad Marg. The National Philatelic Museum houses the first stamp issued in India by the Sindh Dak in the year 1854. Besides Indian stamps issued by the Government of India and the princely states, this museum boasts of a rich collection of first day covers, foreign … [Read more...]
The International Dolls Museum in Saddi Dilli….
Set up by the renowned political cartoonist, K Shankar Pillai (1902-1989), in Saddi Dilli, Shankar’s International Dolls Museum has one of the largest collections of costume dolls anywhere in the world. It is located in the Children’s Book Trust building on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg in central Dilli, the museum has a floor area of 5,184.5 sq ft and occupies a portion of the first … [Read more...]
Nehru Planetarium in Saddi Dilli….
The Nehru Planetarium in Saddi Dilli is situated in the sprawling surroundings of the Teen Murti House, better known as the official residence of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Foreseeing the fact that an understanding of the spirit and method of science was crucial for children to become responsible citizens, Chacha Nehru liked every opportunity to be provided … [Read more...]
Saddi Dilli’s Children Park….
The Children Park is located in the heart of Saddi Dilli at the India Gate and is a favorite picnic destination of all Delhiites who have kids. If you are an adult and you don’t have any kids accompanying you, be sure to have a tough time entering the children park premises since the guards won’t let people without toddlers in. This practice is followed so that the park does … [Read more...]
National Rail Museum in Saddi Dilli….
Amongst the posh international embassies close to the heart of Saddi Dilli in Chanakyapuri lies the National Rail Museum. Established on the 1st February, 1977 the museum spreads over an area of 10 acres in Chanakyapuri. The museum is a one of its kind museum in the entire country since it houses an attractive collection of the rich history and heritage of the Indian railways. … [Read more...]
