Appu Ghar

Appu Ghar (19th November, 1984 to 17th February 2008) was a kiddie amusement park for anyone of any age, located in Delhi, India, which includes haunted houses and some roller coasters.

Mascot and Name

Appu, was both the cartoon mascot, and a live elephant mascot that became the beloved star of the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi, India. This amusement park got the name from that Mascot's name. "Appu" - The Name of the Elephant and "Ghar" means House.

Locations

The first amusement park of India, Appu Ghar was located in Pragati Maidan. Although it is closed now, it would take sometime before the place is cleared to build something else.

Although the main Appu ghar will close, new Appu ghar will be opening up at 2 new locations. The first at Rohini and the second at Noida. The main difference being that the park in Rohini will be an amusement park and the one in Noida will be a full-on theme park.

Hours and Admission Information

This amusement park was closed on 17th Feb 2008.

* Hours
** Weekdays 1.30 pm to 9.30 pm
** Sunday Noon to 9.30 pm

The Initial ticket to Appu Ghar: was Rs. 25/- which included entry ticket to Pragati Maidan and further you had to buy one of the following tickets for entry to the park.

* Ticket: Appu Ghar All Rides:
** adult 150-/
** Children:120/-
* Min one Rides:
** adult 50-/
** Children:40/-
* Go-Karting: Rs. 100/- for Six Laps
* Aerial Ropeway: Rs. 30/- Per Person
* Oysters Ticket :
** Up to 84 cm ht.Free
** Above to 84 cm ht.250/-

The entry to the park was from Gate No. 4 at Pragati Maidan and it was open on all days of the week.

History

Inaugurated on 19th November, 1978, by the then Prime Minister, Late Sh. Rajiv Gandhi, on the occasion of the birthday of Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi, Appu Ghar has come a long way and has created a niche for itself. It is the almost happening place in the city. The dreamchild of the Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi, it was formally opened under the aegis of International Amusement Limited, with its registered office at Gate No.4, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Couples loved to dance and romance in the Rain Dance or the Ice Dance that were introduced according to the season. This water park was especially preferred by people to beat off the scorching heat of the summers.

Appu Ghar in New Delhi was a crowd puller for the residents of the capital as well as those of neighbouring towns. Children had a time of their life over here, while the enjoying the various rides.

Appu Ghar was closed on 17th Feb 2008. The land on which it was built was leased for 25 years and that expired in 1999. Attempts to revive the lease were not successful and Supreme Court of India ordered closure of this landmark on kiddies map for Delhi.

Attractions at Appu Ghar

Spread over convert|15.5|acre|m2 of land, it houses 22 immensely popular rides in its premises, along with the recently opened Water Park - O.Y.S.T.E.R.S. spread over convert|3.5|acre|m2 of land. Apart from the rides, Appu Ghar has fast food centres which serve all kinds of Indian food and a variety of shops selling gift items and wares.

Other enchanting attraction of Appu Ghar are The Majic River, Hi waves, Tower of Thrills, Swimming Pool.

The Swinging Sensations

Appu Ghar has the usual fare of exciting games like Roller Coaster, the Big Splash, Dodgem Cars, the Eerie Tunnel, Giant Wheel, Columbus Jhoola - a ship high up in the sky, the Speeding Cup, a Cable Car, a Saucer that works on centrifugal force and lots more

Ice Games

Appu Ghar has now introduced Ice Games at OYSTERS, where four acres of the Water Park have been blanketed with ice for winter sports. These include sledding, skiing, ice boating, where one can row through a river full of icebergs and bowling on ice.