Living in South Campus and want to chill with your friends? Delhipedia recommends offbeat places to hang out, experience the uniqueness of Delhi and have some fun!
1.SUNDER NURSERY
This 16th century heritage park is spread over 90 acres and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A beautiful blend of history and wildlife, it is Delhi’s first arboretum, consisting of more than 300 species of flora. Spend an evening with your friends in the middle of these vast landscaped grounds.
A semi-outdoor café called Fabcafe has also come up within the premises where you can have delicious food with a view.
Location: Opposite Humayun’s Tomb, Bharat Scouts and Guide Marg, Nizamuddin, New Delhi.
Timings: 6:30am-6pm
2. NEHRU PLANETARIUM
Situated in the green surroundings of Teen Murti House, it is the right place to be if you are interested in astronomy and want to have a knowledgeable experience. They organize a number of workshops and observe activities throughout the year. This place is a special attraction for kids who wish to get up close to planets and stars.
If you crave seafood then you can try Sanadige Delhi, or if you crave Rajasthani thali, then visit Shraman. There are other restaurants too in the vicinity that you can check out.
Location: Teen Murti House, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi.
Timings: 9am-5pm (Monday closed)
3. DARGAH NIZAMUDDIN AULIYA
The holy shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya is visited by hundreds of pilgrims every day. Give a listen to sufi qawwalis which are performed on Thursday evenings. If you are in search of quiet and peace, then we suggest you visit the shrine in the morning.
Get an authentic feel of Mughalai food that can be enjoyed in these narrow lanes of Nizamuddin. You can find a lot of dishes from mutton biryani to varieties of kebabs and koftas to mutton chops which are mouth watering delicacies.
Location: Boali gate road, Nizamuddin West, New Delhi.
Timings: 5am-10:30pm
4. AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE
Take a break from your daily hustle and plan a visit to Akshardham temple with your loved ones. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. The temple, built on a magnificent scale with intricate carvings on sandstone and marble, is a sight to behold. Open gardens, light and water shows and a step well styled courtyard further enhance its beauty. Premvati is the main food court inside the temple complex and has a good variety of cuisines to choose from.
Location: Noida Mor, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi.
Timings: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-7:30pm
5. KHANNA MARKET
This market is one long string of shops that will serve all your basic needs. The place has a friendly vibe with a bustling ambience and walls showing off some mind- blowing graffiti. Also offering delicious street food options, this is a nice place to hang out with friends and shop for your everyday requirements.
Location: Khanna Market Road, Lodi Road Colony
Timings: 10 am- 9 pm
