Deer Park

A quick sketch from my logbook

Deer Park is located in South Delhi also known as A.N. Jha Deer Park, named after famous Social worker Aditya Nath Jha. This place is popular for walking, jogging and weekend outings. The Deer Park comprises many subsection such as Duck Park, Picnic Spots Rabbit Enclosures etc. The Park has historical tombs of Mughal Era. The park is accessible from Safdarjung Enclave and Green Park and Hauz Khas Village. 

A lane of deer park

It is called Deer Park because it actually houses a large number of deer inside the park. There is a large enclosure in the park for deer to roam around, play with each other, have an occasional friendly fight and provide a learning and entertaining experience to the visitors especially the children. Entry to the Deer Park and the surrounding green park is free and it is open everyday from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM during summer till October and 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM during winter.

 Besides the above the Park has a beautiful restaurant "THE PROJECT" the right place to enjoy a day trip. With 20,000 sq feet of lush green space, this bar – which opened over the weekend – at The Park Balluchi is situated inside the Hauz Khas deer park and is truly a sight to behold.

The Project

When you enter this huge space, the first thing you’ll notice are metallic deer cut-outs and a massive bar area. The interesting part is that you can spot actual deers, peacocks and more at the park next door while the staff serves you your drink! The thematic use of glass for the exterior as well as the interior adds further charm to this newbie. The sombre grey hues are offset by bright metallic bar stools and wooden tables and chairs inside, while the deck and the outside area sports 2 long bars. The one outside will be functional soon and there’s also a pizzeria right next to it, from where chefs will churn out crispy thin pizzas.