Coronation Park is the place where Delhi Durbar used to be held during the British time. It was the place where King and Queen of England announced the shift of capital from Calcutta to Delhi. If you are a history lover you must visit Coronation Park Delhi to know the ancient history of India during the British Raj.
Overview of Coronation Park of Delhi:
Coronation Park is the place where Delhi Durbars were held during the British time. Three durbars were held here.
Today in this park statues of British monarchs and other officer from all over India are brought and are preserved here.
King George V statue that was placed in a canopy in front of India Gate was removed after India's Independence and was brought here. It is the largest King George V statue.
An obelisk is also present here, which has inscription dating back to British period.
The Coronation Park Delhi is also referred to as the Coronation Memorial.
It was here that in Delhi Durbar of 1877 Queen Victoria was named as Empress of India.
Second Durbar was held to celebrate the accession of King Edward VII in 1903.
The 3rd and last Durbar was held in 1911 when King George V announced that India's capital would shift to newly built Edwin Lutyen's Delhi.
Tourist attraction of Delhi around Coronation Park:
Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tilla of Delhi is a pilgrimage and a tourist place near Coronation Park in Delhi. It is situated near Yamuna river and many Sikhs visit here.
Kashmere Gate Delhi:
Kashmere Gate was the northern gate hat was the entry into the Delhi. It was built by Robert Smith in 1835. It is still present here and is undergoing heavy renovation.
How to reach to Coronation Park Delhi:
Nearest Metro Station: G.T.B. Nagar
Distance from New Delhi Railway Station: 11 Kms
Distance from IGI Airport: 25 Kms
Hotels near Coronation Park:
General Information of Delhi India
Weather info Delhi:
Average temperature: 32 °C
Minimum Temperature: 3 - 4 °C
Maximum temperature: 45 °C
Best Time to visit:
Best time to visit the Coronation Park is in the morning time.
Tourist Spots (Entry fees, Opening & closing time):
Timing of Coronation Park Delhi that remains open from morning to evening.
Location:
Coronation Park of Delhi is located on Shanti Swaroop Tyagi Marg near Nirankari Sarovar .
Shopping places nearby Coronation Park Delhi:
There are various shopping malls located near the Coronation Park Delhi.
Best Hangouts:
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