Cafe At Baansera May Open For Visitors Soon

New Delhi: Cafe Bamboo Oasis, a new cafe developed by Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at Baansera in Sarai Kale Khan, is set to welcome visitors by the end of the following week. The space has been leased out and officials are currently waiting for the fire NOC, which is anticipated by the middle of next week.
"The facility is developed in the middle of Bamboo Park, opposite Sarai Kale Khan Bus Terminal and will be fully airconditioned.Before initiating the operation, the vendor has applied for the fire NOC for this place. Once operational, Delhiites will have more options in the heart of the city for recreation," said a DDA official.
The cafe's construction aligns with the park's theme, utilising eco-friendly materials and design principles. The indoor seating area has the capacity of around 100 customers, while the outdoor seating space offers plenty of room for those who prefer to enjoy their meals or drinks in the fresh air.
The official mentioned, "Besides ample sitting facilities inside the café, it will have the facility of seating outdoors as well amidst plants. People can come here to soak up the sun and enjoy the green space during winters."
The cafe is being constructed with a minimalistic and eco-friendly approach, using a temporary lightweight structure made of mild steel with polyurethane foam roof panels. "To make the surface look attractive there will be provision for wooden flooring," added the official.
In addition to the cafe, there are plans to build a convention centre at the park, with the design being done by NBCC.
In Sept, lieutenant governor VK Saxena inaugurated a musical fountain at Baansera and shared the plan for an airconditioned convention centre which will be made entirely with bamboo, comprising a meeting hall and an interpretation room, among others.
The fountain runs twice daily, at 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm for half an hour each, every day except Monday. Visitors can access the area for a fee of Rs 50, while children under 10 and schoolchildren accompanied by parents, teachers, or guardians can enter for free.
Expressing optimism about a significant rise in visitors once the cafeteria becomes fully functional, an official said, "We are expecting a major increase in footfall when the cafeteria is made fully operational. The visitors will have ample space to sit, relax and watch the musical fountain".
Baansera, situated on the Yamuna riverfront, holds the distinction of being the first bamboo-themed park in the city.
LG Saxena laid the foundation of ‘Baansera’ (Abode of Bamboos) in Aug 2022, and it was developed in record six months. The project has been developed as a unique, urban green space with over 30,000 bamboo plants of 15 varieties.
DDA's project for restoration and rejuvenation of the floodplains of river Yamuna is being carried out as an initiative to enhance their ecological character. The project is divided into 10 parts, and Baansera Project is a part on initiative.