10 best things to do in Connaught place

What better way to start your day than with a visit to this world-famous wax museum? It's located in the outer circle area of Connaught Place and has a colourful collection of wax statues dedicated to the biggest names in the world. If you're famous, you most probably have a wax mannequin dedicated to you. And that makes it one of the best places to visit in Connaught Place. Madame Tussaud's will take up an entire day, so how about booking a table at one of the best cafes in Connaught Place?

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The HOHO or Hop On Hop Off bus service has been put together by the Delhi state government. Tours start in the morning and continue till 7:30 P.M. in the evening. Apart from getting a chance to visit all the sightseeing spots in Delhi, especially near Connaught Place, the HOHO tour buses also serve as a one-of-a-kind party barge on wheels. The longer, full-day tours can also be extended by up to three days, while you can also opt for an evening-only tour held on Friday and Saturday. The real treat, of course, is the Mughal Garden tour in February and March, where you'll get to visit a garden complex made out of six individual installations, all inspired by their real-life cousins in Jammu and Kashmir. The most interesting is the Musical Garden, where, through fountains, you'll get to learn about the laws of physics.

In the days of silent movies, watching a movie at a theatre was a grand affair. You'd have to deck up as if going for dinner at a palace. Then, as technology progressed, cinema ceased to be a rare pleasure and became more accessible to everyone. To witness this journey of cinema, you should visit the vintage theatres at Connaught Place. One's Odeon, now purchased by Big cinemas. The other is Rivoli, which has been acquired by PVR, a huge multiplex conglomerate with theatres across the country. Other vintage theatres in Delhi are Regal and Plaza, and this quartet of cinema halls was at one time considered the hotbed for Delhi's high-society in the 1930s. All four theatres have a background story, which, if you are a movie buff, will impress you.

At the Dhoomimal Art Gallery, located in Block A at Connaught Place, New Delhi, you will be treated to a delightful collection of works of art created by contemporary artists. The art gallery is a favourite among the artsy folks, and even if you can't tell a Rembrandt apart from a Monet, we definitely suggest dropping in. In the evenings, musical performances are held, and they feature up-and-coming artists from in and around Delhi. The Dhoomimal Art Gallery was founded in 1936, and that makes it one of the oldest art galleries in the country. Entry is free, and the gallery is closed on Sundays.

The Ram Chander and Sons toy shop is considered one of the oldest in the country. It's located in the Odeon building in Connaught Place. It was opened in 1890, and for the last 130-odd years, has been the best place to buy toys for kids of all ages in Delhi. Interestingly, it was originally located in Ambala Cantonment and then relocated to Connaught Place in 1935. Ram Chander and Sons, or RCS has been featured in a number of newspapers like Business Standard, the Deccan Chronicle and others. Many Bollywood stars still visit RCS to buy toys for their kids. No matter how old you get, there will always be something for you at RCS.

Pan is a traditional Indian mouth freshener made by mixing lime and many other ingredients in a betel leaf. In India, there are several varieties of paan one can choose from. At the Odeon's Gupta Pan Palace, you should definitely try the Fire Pan. Once the betel leaf is stuffed with a mix of your choice, it's set on fire before the panwala puts it in your mouth. It's hot, spicy, and will bring tears to your eyes, and that makes it one of the best pranks to play on your friends in Connaught Place. The best time for a pan is after a belly-busting meal at one of Delhi's famed eateries.

Most tourist guides will skip this place, but that's exactly why we suggest visiting it. It's a step-well dating back to the 14th century and was built when the Tughlaqs were in power in India. Agrasen ki Baoli is located on Hailey Road, in Connaught Place, and offers a great backdrop for photography. Many movies have been shot here, but we thought of warning you about the place being haunted. You see, step-wells were the one place where the most murders and suicides were committed in the past. If that doesn't scare you, how about the prospect of walking down 108 rickety, six-hundred-year-old steps to get to the bottom of the well? We think Agrasen Ki Baoli is one of the most special places to visit in Connaught Place.

The ICCR or International Centre for Cultural Relations was founded to carefully preserve the works of some of the most famous literary giants in the world. It was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India's first education minister in 1950. Along with hosting an extensive array of cultural programs from across the world, the ICCR also plays a major role in promoting the exchange of arts, both Indian and foreign. Entry to the ICCR is free, and every time there is an art exchange event, you'll get to know because the place is really well-decorated. Whether it's jazz, ballet or Sufi songs, the chances of stumbling into something special are quite at one of the most artist-friendly places to visit in Connaught Place.

The Jantar Mantar is more or less like a solar observatory without telescopes. It was designed by Maharaja Jaising II in 1724, as part of a series of five similar buildings across the country. While the oldest one is in Delhi, the other four are in Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura, and Varanasi. You see, Maharaja Jaising II had a love of astronomy, and in order to tell the time and track the position of the stars, he used geometrically-concurrent structures that could align themselves to different axes throughout the day. We predict you'll have a great experience while at Jantar Mantar, one of the most loved tourist attractions of Connaught Place.

Bhelpuri is a hot and spicy street food wildly popular across India. It's made out of rice puffs, vegetables, tamarind, and raw mango sauce, chillies and can be customized with a dash of yoghurt, mashed potatoes, or anything else you fancy. But, to get the full experience, visit the Odeon Bhelpuri Bhandar, which has been in the same place for the last 53 years. It's a family-run business, and over the years, it's become part of Connaught Place's culture. While there, try the date chutney - it's pure heaven.

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