Mega tourism push: Manesar set to get Disneyland, says Saini

Disney Dreams in Manesar

- Leena Dhankhar [e-mail]

The National Capital Region (NCR) is set to become home to India’s first Disneyland Park, with the Haryana government proposing a 500-acre amusement and entertainment destination in Manesar, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Thursday.

The proposed park will be located along the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway and the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor, ensuring seamless access from Delhi and other centres.

The plan, which officials said is part of the state’s broader strategy to transform itself into a global tourism hub, aims to position Haryana alongside global destinations like Paris, Tokyo, and California that host similar Disney-themed parks.

Saini described the project as a “game-changer” for Haryana’s tourism and economy. “This entertainment hub will bring economic, cultural, and social benefits not only to Haryana but to the entire country,” said Saini, following discussions with Union culture and tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Delhi. “Mane-

sar’s proximity to Delhi, its infrastructure, and corporate presence make it the perfect location.”