Waste to Wonder Park

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Waste to Wonder Park

Waste to Wonder Park is located at Rajiv Gandhi Smriti Van near the Nizamuddin in Delhi. This Park is spread over a land of five acres. Delhi’s latest visitor attraction is the Seven Wonders of the World. The park has been inaugurated by Home Minister Rajnath Singh along with Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal. The theme park has sculptures of the Seven Wonders of the World that all are built of industrial and other kinds of waste. This park is made by the The South Delhi Municipal Corporation. Wind and solar power are used to light up the Wonders of the World Park.
Waste to Wonder Park is made by SDMC with the help of artists, seven supporting artists and 70 welders and helpers. These all the people were behind the construction for completing this project.
Waste to Wonder Park has models of the seven wonders such as Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower of Paris, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Christ the Redeemer Statue of Rio De Janeiro, Rome’s Colosseum and the Statue of Liberty of the United States of America.

Interesting Facts about Waste to Wonder Park

Up cycled from automobile parts

SDMC collected around 150 tons of scrap including 90 tons of industrial waste and automobile waste parts. All the waste had been place together for construction Seven Wonders of the World sculptures.

Good Lighting effect

The models of these seven wonders are made of wastes that have been given good light for more attractive. The old sodium lights have been fitted into their structures for lighting. This lighting during evening and night hours, present it as a captivating tourist spot.

Solar-Powered Park

SDMC is using Green energy in this park for generate the electric or energy. For this Wind and solar power are installed. Three solar trees at the park have been fit and each with a capacity to produce up to six kilowatt of power. Solar panels have been put on the roof of the washroom which built out of an old shipping container.The whole park has been lit up only through Green energy.

Produce more power than it needs

According to the SDMC official the power consumption would be less than the production in this park. The extra power that would be 10-12 kilowatt provide for into the grid.

Using Mist cooling Technique

The solar trees use a mist cooling technique.  In this technique allow water to pass through the micron-sized misting nozzles. Tiny water droplets evaporate by absorbing the heat in this environment. It helps for cooling the surrounding and reducing pollution.

Knowledgeable Tour

The replicas have boards providing information about the original. They also provide the details of the scrap that has been used in making them. The height of the replicas is not more than 30 feet except the Eiffel Tower. It is 70 feet high.  A selfie spot is also made where tourist can take photographs of themselves with these structures.

Cost of the park

Total Cost of the project is Rs 7.5 crore. There is an entry fee and the collection used for the regular upkeep of the place. This park has food courts and a playing area for children.

7 Wonders of the World at the Waste to Wonder Park in Delhi

1. The Statue of Liberty (USA) has been made with old bicycle parts, metal sheets and chains.
2. Christ The Redeemer (Brazil) has been made with the help of old automobile engines, pipes and electric poles
3. The Eiffel Tower (Parish) has been made of 40 tons of vehicle parts with the height of 70 feet.
4. The Taj Mahal (India) has been made with the help of broken park benches, swings and pipes.
5. Colosseum (Ancient Rome) has been cleverly designed and made of broken electric poles, metal railings and other waste items.
6. The Leaning Tower of Pisa has been created of cycle rims, metallic sheets and old iron pipes.
7. The Pyramid of Giza (Egyptian) has been made with 10 to 12 tons of scrap angles.

Things to Do in Waste to Wonder Park

The Waste to Wonder Park had become famous sit for photography. Tourists can take selfies in front of the world-renowned monuments.
The Park is a wonderful site for family trips.
It is best place for school excursions and picnics

Tips for Waste to Wonder Park

1. There are food stalls within the premises so enjoy the food in cool atmosphere.
2. It is good to visit the park on weekdays. Weekends happen to be too crowded.
3. The online ticket booking facility is not available. Tourist can purchase tickets from ticket counters at the entry of the park.

Ticket and Timing

Location: Rajiv Gandhi Smriti Van near the Nizamuddin
Inaugurated:  21 Feb 2019 by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Timing: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Closed:  Monday and National Holidays
Entry Fee: Adults- INR 50 and Children- INR 25 (between 3-12 years)
Nearest Metro Station: Nizammudin Metro Station
Time Required: 1-2 hrs
Senior citizens and the school children: Free

How to reach Waste to Wonder Park

Waste to Wonder Park is situated in Rajiv Gandhi Smriti Van. It is near Sarai Kale Khan Bus terminal. The buses are available from all parts of Delhi to reach here.
Many visitors prefer to drive so parking facility is also available near the park for the convenience of visitors. The nearest metro station is Hazrat Nizamuddin on the Pink line. It is set on walking distance from the park which makes it convenient for people to reach there.

Best Time to Visit Waste to Wonder Park

The Waste to Wonder Park can be visited any time of the year. The best time is the evening time to visit this park. In the Evening the weather remains cold and the entire park lighted that make it attractive. November to February is the winter season and people who love the winter can visit the Waste to wonder Park in this season.

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