Dip, Dive, Dunk: Delhi Pools: Summer 2011

The heat is unbearable nearly. Its 42 degrees outside. You can even fry an egg on your side walk. But you can do some other coolest things instead. Get into your swimming gear, dab sunscreen lotion all over your body and take a plunge into the pool. Lets beat the heat. Give in yourself to the inviting and inciting water. Oh what a releif! Take a look at the pools listed for New Delhi and choose the one which is convenient and close to you. Delhi has wide options to choose from DDA-Run to the spunky Private ones.

Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool:  Located at Mother Teresa Crescent Road, near to India gate is spread over 12.13 acres with the built-up area occupying 3.7 acres .3 Pools of FINA Standards - Warm-up, Main Competition, Diving Pools .All pools are temperature controlled with digital temperature display system . The best part is its best for the learner and as well as the veteran.  This one with all its benefits and cost effectiveness (Rs 500 per month) is by far the most popular. This is one of the cheapest fetch.
Refer to: http://www.swimmersguide.com/query/Detail.cfm?PoolID=10479

Khazan Singh Academy: Its in the close vicinity to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Located in the lush green shadow of South Delhi. It has excellent coaches, lifeguards and is known for the superb maintenance of the swimming pool. Swimming in the azure water is just fun unlimited. Pay 1300rs per month as fees. Then 700rs from the very next month and onwards. It also has “women-only” slots. Check out the timing at the entrance.

Contact : 011-32933828

Five star Fun, Hotel Samrat: If its expensive  then its exclusive too. Nelson Health Club in Samrat Hotel at Chanakyapuri awaits the upper strata of the society. Its very well maintained and is rated the best on heigene factor. The beauty of the pool lies in the scenery around. It also has a shallow pool for your children. Besides they have amazing per day rates of Rs 450 (for adults) and Rs 350 (children). So what about this Sunday noon?

Contact: 011 26110606

DDA Pools: DDA is the pride of Delhi and so its pools. Nothing fancy to expect. All you will get is a nice cool comfort in this scortchy summer. They also have coaches. But you have to pay extra other than the monthly fees. The rates vary from place to place.

Pacific Sports Complex: Located at the centre of South Delhi. Close to Moolchand and GK1. Pacific Sports Complex has an Olympic Style Swimming Pool. They charge Rs. 2000 per month or Rs. 200 per day. They also offer a good deal if you intend to use the gym as well. So try for the double bounty. They charge 1000rs extra for the Coach if you wish to have one.

Contact : 011-65650387

So plunge into the pool  and enjoy the summer instead of whining about the heat.

The cool benefits:

You will make friends with some coolest water bodies(buddies).

You wont have to bear with the loadshedding at home though this summer is not that bad. Sheila Aunty is watching us. Thank you.

You finally have a smart excuse not to follow the boring tv programs because you go for swimming.

You are the fittest amongst your friends.

WoW..You have a sexy waistline by now!

Delhi's hottest newest waterholes: Summer 2011

Whats your party type? Do you like it Loud and pumping? Socially and fun? Party in the pool? Or do you really like to keep it really low key? Delhi has options to fit for all. This summer sounds like a plan for every Delhites with the bunch of new clubs that have been introduced in town. Lets take a sneak peek.

Club Scirocco: Its a come back of Club Pluto. Remember 7 years back. Time turns back again. This is all about loud music, dance and grind yourself with the crowd and enjoy the gritty side of life. As soon as you step in you will realise that this club is not meant for quiet nights. Sound hits you to brain and drags you to the floor. No wonder why Jalebi Carter loves to play here. The dance floor is Club Sirocco’s main attraction. They play everything from Classic Rock to Trance.

Club Sirocco:99716-00421
RZ-34, Bawa Potteries, behind Nirula’s,
Vasant Kunj
Wed-Sat 9pm-late.

Cafe 27 & Kitchen: A new hot and happening corner at the upper southern side of Delhi. Its newest and hippest. It has already earned its reputation by its good staff. They also host karaoke nights. You must try the nonveg platter. They also have some fixed discounts on drinks and food. If you want to party low key, its your place then. Foreigners get free food and drinks on certain days!

Cafe 27 & Kitchen Rating: 64512727 
26, Level II, Kailash Colony Market, New Delhi

P'tit Bar: A petite French bistro around the defence colony fly over. This club happens only on friday night.The restaurant turns into a hip night club on Fridays. P'tit started its operation few months back but it has already become one of the favourite hangouts of the expatriates in this summer. You want to share a meal with a frenchman or shake a leg with him? You are most welcome.

Flavors P’tit, 57-59A Moolchand Flyover Complex, Defence Colony, New Delhi- 110024. Telephone - 011.46562579

Hotel Ramada: Wet wet Delhi, come grab a look and plunge into the water games. There are other pool parties happening in other 5 star hotels. But this one is superhit in this summer albeit attended by the right kind of people. Come on Sunday 2 pm onwards. Get your swimming gears. Plethora of fun with friends. A must try.

Hotel The Royal Plaza , 19 ashoka road ( ramada hotel ) , New Delhi, Delhi, India