If you are in Delhi tour then do not miss a visit to Pragati Maidan Delhi, which is the hotspot of various national and international exhibitions and conventions throughout the year. At Pragati Maidan Delhi you can enjoy the both the domestic and international traditions and cultures within the same arena at different exhibitions and conventions.
Overview about Pragati Maidan Delhi:
Pragati Maidan is an area where exhibitions and conventions take place throughout the year.
Situated in New Delhi it has an exhibition area of 72,000 square metres. Pragati Maidan has 16 halls that have 61,290 sq. metres of covered exhibition space and an open area of 10,000 sq. metres.
70 national and international exhibitions are held here throughout the year. It also has eateries, performance spaces, buildings and compounds within its vicinity.
India International Trade Fair is the largest event that sees footfall of around 10,000 exhibitors and around 30,00,000 visitors every year.
Pragati Maidan or the Progress Field was built in 1982 and overlooks Purana Qila (Old Fort).
Pragati Maidan is Delhi's largest exhibition centre. Indian Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) owns and manages Pragati Maidan. It is a trade promotion agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ITPO headquarter is situated at Pragati Maidan.
Some of the events held in Pragati Maidan are:
It has many pavilions like:
It also has:
Tourist attraction around Pragati Maidan:
Old Fort Delhi :
Purana Quila or Old Fort is a 5000 years old fort and was built by Pandavas. It was renovated by Humayun during his time and then by Sher Shah Suri. Sher Shah Suri named it Shergarh and added a Lal Darwaza in it.
Must to see Crafts Museum, Delhi:
Craft Museum is a museum where arts, crafts, materials, techniques, designs and aesthetics of craftsmen are kept on display. 20,000 items of folk and tribal arts, crafts and textiles are put on display here.
National Zoological Park, Delhi :
National Zoological Park or Delhi Zoo has 1350 animals of 130 species of animals and birds. Built in 1952, this Zoo is visited by thousands of people who come here to see animals like royal Bengal tiger, Indian rhinoceros, swamp deer, Asiatic lion, brow antlered deer and red jungle fowl.
Nearest Metro Station: Pragati Maidan
Distance from New Delhi Railway Station: 5 Km
Distance from IGI Airport: 21 km
General Information
Weather info:
Average temperature: 32 °C
Minimum Temperature: 3 - 4 °C
Maximum temperature: 45 °C
Best Time to visit:
As there are different fairs and exhibitions organized here throughout the year, the timing differs for each one of them.
Tourist Spots (Entry fees, Opening & closing time):
Entry Fees differs for every exhibition held here.
Location:
Pragati Maidan is situated on Mathura Road.
Shopping:
Though people can buy stuff and shop in many of the exhibitions and events held in Pragati Maidan, Khan Market, which is situated nearby is also a great place for shopping.
Best Hangouts:
Hotels near Pragati Maidan Delhi:
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