Pragati Maidan was designed and laid out during the early 1970s when India was celebrating its 25 years of independence. The then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi had inaugurated the Maidan.
There is a huge building complex inside the Maidan. There is a huge lawn inside that is maintained by means of sprinklers. Purana Qila is right across this maidan. There are multiple pavilions inside, for instance, Defence Pavillion and Nehru Pavilion. There are many buildings inside which are of various shapes and designs to lend a variety to the place. There is a large auditorium where many plays are organized. Inside maidan, if you’re unable to walk much, there is one battery-operated vehicle that shuttles end to end which you can use to amble around. There is a movie theatre here that shows movies at much cheaper ticket rates. There are many exhibition halls also. You will find eateries, offices and stages for performance. Pragati maidan houses many national and international exhibitions. There are hotels near Pragati Maidan Delhi
Delhi being an ancient historical city and also being a capital of India, it has so many places where you want to be to see, shoot and maybe, just relax. You should first visit the Red Fort at Chandni Chowk area. This fort is made of red stone during the Mughal era. Right opposite Red Fort there is Jama Masjid. There are light and sound show conducted every evening which you will enjoy watching.
India Gate is on Raj Path, a beautiful road that leads to President’s Palace or Rashtrapati Bhavan. India Gate was erected in memory of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the World War I. The names of soldiers are inscribed on the walls of India Gate.
You must visit Chandni chowk to see its bustling market and its famous street food. There are so many shops here selling clothes, jewellery, etc.
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There are 344 OYOs here in this area. There are OYO Townhouse, OYO Collection O and many other categories of OYO hotels here. OYO hotels near Pragati Maidan Delhi are superbly designed and serviced to give you a world of comfort and relaxation. The hotels are as good as budget hotels but the amenities and services are no less than that of a superior star hotel. The rooms are of high class and washrooms are attached. They accept all your cards for the payment of bills. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi.