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Experience The Timeless Beauty Of Nature & History At Purana Qila Lake For An Unforgettable Day Out


All the millennials will relate to going on a boat ride on the pretty Purana Quila practically every Sunday. This activity was not only something we looked forward to but would wait eagerly and impatiently for! Ahhh memories! Well, as the years passed, we bet you haven’t been on a boat ride in quite some time. And why would you? The conditions only deteriorated! Well, we’re here to tell you that this beloved lake has gotten a revamp that you should definitely check out in person!

What’s Brewing At Purana Qila? | Purana Qila got a facelift in the year 2018 and its lake has been restored to its original glory, guys! *yay* The Union Ministry inaugurated the beautiful lake, where boating is no longer allowed for visitors. 

Picture Credits: Aishwarya Rawat

The revamp of Purana Qila took place in three stages, wherein the lake was deepened and people are now prohibited from carrying food items to the lake. A host of amenities have also been added near the lake like a cafeteria, parking area, souvenir shops, CCTV surveillance and more. 

Picture Credits: tripo.guide

So during your customary Sunday visits to the lake, you’ll find sound and light shows that have been reintroduced in a bid to attract visitors and tourists to this age-old monument. Looks like our Sunday trips to Purana Qila are now long overdue and we must make our plans soon! Care to tag along?!

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Sourced Via Times Of India

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