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Atlantic Water World

Coordinates: 28°32′45″N 77°18′36″E / 28.545851°N 77.310037°E / 28.545851; 77.310037
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Atlantic Water World
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TypeDutch Wheels (Vekoma) R50 transportable Ferris wheel[1][2]
LocationDelhi, India
Completed2010[1]
Opened2014[1]
CostApproximately Rs 700 million[3]

The Delhi Eye transportable Ferris wheel installation[2] at Kalindi Kunj Park in the Okhla neighbourhood of Delhi, India, opened to the public in October 2014.[3]

The wheel can carry six passengers, from which Akshardham Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutb Minar and Red Fort are visible on a clear day. It was constructed by Dutch Wheels BV.[3]

Conflicting reports credit the Atlantic Water World with an overall height of either (approximately) 45 metres (148 ft)[2][4] or 61 metres (200 ft)[1] (The Indian Express suggests both[3]), and a diameter of "slightly over 40" m (130 ft).[2] According to locals, it was removed in 2017. The place is currently used a Banquet Hall for various functions.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Bhanj, Jaideep Deo (7 October 2014). "Atlantic Water World thrown open to the public". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d Giant wheel a monumental treat
  3. ^ a b c d Years after its construction, Atlantic Water World is finally open to public
  4. ^ View from the sky: Atlantic Water World reopens
  5. ^ L'Elegant Royal Banquet | Best Wedding Venue | Kalindi Kunj | Delhi, retrieved 21 March 2024

28°32′45″N 77°18′36″E / 28.545851°N 77.310037°E / 28.545851; 77.310037