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spent my holidays being a real ‘explorer’ by visiting lots of places
I tallest brick tower in the world. It is about 800 years old. We
in Delhi with my friends. We went to Qutub Minar which is the
was born in Delhi and have lived all my life
in this city. The amazing thing about Delhi
explored Chor Minar where it is said that the heads of thieves
is that there is something to do for everyone
from all age groups. My earliest memories of
Sakri Gumti and Bara Khambha Monument in Hauz Khas village. We
Delhi are of visiting the zoo with my mom and of were cut and stuck out from holes. We also explored Chhoti Gumti,
picnics at Lodi Garden with my play school. The visited Safdurjung’s Tomb and Humayun’s Tomb. Delhi has many
zoo is fantastic. There are tigers, elephants, giraffes, famous ancient monuments. I learnt that we have to protect these
lions and so many more animals. But my favourite monuments and take care to keep them clean. We must not damage
are the hippos because they are always up to funny them by writing on their walls. All these have nice parks around
things! Now as I am older, I have also started them. We ‘explorers’ had great fun playing hide and seek there! I also
visiting some of the beautiful historical monuments travelled by the ‘rapid metro’ which was an exciting experience. We
in the city. My most interesting visit has got to be visited the Nehru Planetarium and saw a show on the solar system.
the one to Humayun’s Tomb, where I went as part We also saw Nehru Museum and learnt about freedom fighters like
of a guided class. I remember learning about the Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel and Shaheed Bhagat
life of Humayun and how the tomb is said to be an Singh. I learnt that Delhi is not just home for me but also for
inspiration for building of the Taj Mahal. I saw the important people like the Prime Minister of India and the President of
steps on which Humayun fell and died, making his India. The Parliament House and the Supreme Court of India are also
son Akbar the King when he was only 13! I wonder in Delhi. Delhi is a unique city with both old and new structures.
what I will be doing when I am 13! It’s actually I feel so proud that I live in Delhi. I very much enjoyed being an
great that I learnt about this Humayun, especially as ‘explorer’.
our school is on a road named after him. Varun Kumar, P2 F
Now, I get to go to some cool places with my
dad. My dad has taken me to the Delhi Golf Club y favourite place in the capital is the world famous
for practice. It reminds me a bit of Lodi Garden India Gate where my parents often take me for a picnic
because of all the greenery and various monuments. and I enjoy camel rides. Recently, I also got to visit the
My dad also took me to Ferozeshah Kotla Cricket MRed Fort to learn about the history of Delhi during the
Stadium for an IPL match between Delhi and Punjab. Mughal rule and we took a long walk inside. Another monument
Unfortunately, Delhi lost but it was really cool to see with a majestic view is the Qutab Minar, which is a 73 m high
cricket under the lights at night. Now that I have tower and looks like an old castle of fairies. The most fun part in
learnt to cycle, I look forward to exploring more of Delhi is the variety of museums. I visited the National Museum and
Delhi with my dad by accompanying him on his the Gandhi Smriti Museum and learnt a lot from each. I learnt that
Sunday morning bicycle rides. My only wish is that Gandhi ji spent the last 144 days of his life at the Gandhi Smriti.
Kartik Gupta, P3 D Delhi becomes a cleaner, greener and safer place to There is equal love and respect for all religions in our city. The most
live in - we all need to play our part for this. beautiful religious places are also in Delhi. The city’s most amazing
Nirvaan Khanna, P3 G part is the yummy food. Delhi serves the best street delicacies in
Chandni Chowk and my parents take me to the best restaurants in
Connaught Place. The above sums up my exploration of the beautiful
elhi is the heart of India. It has so many
places worth visiting. My uncle got city Delhi that offers the most amazing experience of every kind.
married in July so we visited different Ayaan Kalra, P3 H
Dplaces for shopping. One day, my family
and I went by metro to Chandni Chowk. It was visited many places in the holidays. First, I went to the Delhi
my first experience of a metro ride. I was really I
Zoo. It is spread over 176 acres and has variety of animals like
excited. Although it was crowded, the metro was tigers, bears, giraffes, foxes, deer, lions, jaguars, hippopotamuses,
really clean and fast. I was scared to see so many zebras to name a few. I saw these animals playing and resting
people at the metro station. Chandni Chowk was and it thrilled me a lot. I also visited the Children’s Park close to
a busy place too; full of traffic and people. I also India Gate on another day. I fully enjoyed the games there and also
visited the beautiful Gurudawara Sheesh Ganj Sahib liked the musical fountain. It was really amazing. Next, I went to
there. While coming back, I was really tired but had visit the Nehru Planetarium which is situated at Teen Murti House.
enjoyed my visit. It gave me an opportunity to discover the solar system in a sky

Aarav Budhiraja, P3 E Kartik Gupta, P3 D theatre. I participated in a telescope making workshop. There I saw a

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