Manesar set to get a Disneyland: Saini

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.

- Leena Dhankhar

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

State tourism officials aware of the project’s details said the move is expected to drastically alter the region's tourism profile. It is likely to attract massive private investment, boost infrastructure, create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, and catalyse growth in the hospitality, entertainment, and real estate sectors in and around Manesar and Pachgaon.