After months of lockdown, Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) reopens Dilli Haat and Garden of Five Senses

Offering the much-needed remobilisation for Delhiites, artisans and craftsmen, Delhi Tourism has opened the gates to all three of its Dilli Haats (INA, Janakpuri and Pitampura), Nature Bazaar, the Garden of Five Senses, Azad Hind Gram and GTB Memorial from July 4 in compliance with all the safety measures set by the Government of India and Government of NCT of Delhi. Entry to all the mentioned properties will be free for the first 15 days in order to encourage footfall.

The following measures are being taken up at the Delhi Tourism Properties to ensure the safety of visitors and staff alike:

• Mandatory wearing of masks by all
• Social distancing among the visitors
• Mandatory thermal screening for all
• Daily disinfection of the premises
• Hand sanitisation provision

Sanjay Goel, MD and CEO of DTTDC, stated, “We have always been proud to be a conducive space for Indian heritage and creativity. Our properties have evolved as an integral part of the city, from offering the ecological and artistic richness of Garden of Five Senses to offering the visitors a chance to take home pleasant experiences and handmade goods at the Haats that belong to, perhaps, the largest living art and craft tradition in the world. While people can again relish these spaces, we urge all visitors to strictly adhere to the safety measures and protocols the set by the government.”

Offering a kaleidoscope of craftspeople and a glimpse of the varying traditions in the cultural life of India through regional cuisines and cultural events, Dilli Haats over the years have established themselves as one of the most loved urban leisure spaces among foreign and  domestic tourists. Combined with Nature Bazaar, they are a testimony to the fact that many traditional craft skills have survived and have evolved new parameters of aesthetic and commercial value.

The Garden of Five Senses is not just a park, it is a space with a variety of activities, inviting public interaction and exploration. Soaring stainless-steel birds mounted on slate-clad pillars welcome you into the park. An expansive plaza, set on the natural slope of the site, invites you up the spiral walkway. Across, a troop of elephants, cut in stone, regaling in a water bath, tempts exploration. The project was conceptualized to answer to the city’s need for leisure space for the public, for people to socialise and unwind. Such spaces add atmosphere and life to a city and cater to all sections of the society.