14 Offbeat Places in Delhi to Hang Out with your Pals

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On totally gloomy and dull college Monday mornings, finding an escape is the first thing we want. Bunking the lectures seems to be an option, but where to go? Aren’t you too bored of visiting all those boring malls again and again? Well, don’t worry. If you are young, wild and free, then Delhi is a what-a-vow place for you.

Delhi, the cultural capital of our country is brimming with cosy cafes, artistic walls, cheap bookstores, spellbinding monuments, unique food, and cultural spots. There are so many top-notch places in Delhi which can confuse you to pick the right place. Chill and pig out, we are here for you!!

So gear up with your friends and get ready to visit these places which are waiting to enthral you.

1. Qawali Night at Nizamuddin Dargah

Apart from a belief that visiting the dargah will grant you your wish, situated in the Nizamuddin West area of Delhi, this place can furnish you soul-stirring music that can connect your soul and heart instantly.

When: Every Thursday

Timings: 6 pm onwards

Entry Fee: Free

2. Lodhi Art District

A Nirvana-like-place for all art enthusiasts and connoisseur, where ST+Art Foundation has promoted the artwork by developing unique alluring graffiti walls that definitely need your visit.

When: Mon-sun

Timings: Open 24 hours

Entry Fee: Free

3. Delhi Drum Circle, Hauz Khas

“Dance Yes, Baki Sab Next”. If you do believe in this, then walk into this roaring magnetic place where people from all walks of life produce music by beating hand-drums ebulliently in a community-oriented and safe environment.

When: Every alternative Saturday, Deer Park, Hauz Khas

4. Waste to Wonder Park

A public theme park where you can see the miniature replicas of seven wonders made out of scrap metal!! A visit at night is highly recommended!!

Where: Near Nizammudin Metro station, Sarai Kale Khan

Timings: Mon - Open 24 hours
Tue-Sat - 11am - 11pm

Entry Fee: INR 50

5. Indian Mountaineering Foundation, Motibagh

A perfect highly charged place for adventure seekers to test speeding skills and mount-climbing ability where you can challenge other climbers as well.

When: Tue-Sun

Timings: 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Entry Fee: INR 100

6. The Paintball Co., Sector-31, Gurugram

Ditch those boring malls and join this creatively designed and imaginative paintball field which furnishes you with innovative terrain, latest equipment, impeccable safety, scrumptious snacks with chilled beverages and so more.

When: Mon-Sun

Timings: 10am - 8pm

Entry Fee: Starting from INR 175

7. Parthasarathy Rocks, JNU Campus

If you are crazy about sunset scenes just like in the flicks like ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, then this calm place is totally apt for you!! Watch the beautiful sun disappearing beyond the horizon while sitting over rocks with your pals.

Where: JNU Campus

Timings: Sunset

Entry Fees: Free

8. Dilli Haat, INA

This handicraft bazaar and open-air food plaza is a place for everything. From delightful folk music to beautiful hand-made crafts and footwear, from the modern air-conditioned amphitheatre to seasonal colourful festival celebrations.

When: Mon-Sun

Timings: 10:30 am- 10:00 pm

Entry Fee: Starting from INR 100

9. Canvas Laugh Club

This place can give your doses of laughter. Here, multiple events happen with all of the best stand-up comedians performing.

Where: Ground Floor, DLF Mall of India, Sector 18, Noida

Entry Fees: Starting from INR 300

10. Indian Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road

Spend your weekend under the stars in amphitheatres. This epic place has everything, you can sit for film screening, eat in classic All American Diner, artistic visual arts gallery and so on.

When: Mon-Sun

Timings: 10 am to 8 pm

Entry fee: Subject to the reason for the visit

11. Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road

Echoing the sentiment behind its creation, an exquisite place perfect for sightseeing, killer photography and reminiscing ‘Old N Gold’ memories. Visit in the early morning is highly recommended.

Where: Mon-Sun

Timings: 6:00am- 6:30pm

Entry Fee: INR 10

12. Cha Bar, CP

Want a sip of tea while scanning your favourite novel? Visit ‘Cha Bar’. This place is with various ranges of tea and friendly ambience, perfect for bookworms and chai lovers. The pastries, desserts and french fries are worth a try.

When: Mon-Sun

Timings: 9:30 am- 9:30 pm

Entry Fee: INR 500 for two people approx.

13. Janpath Market, CP

A perfect place for all the shopaholics in Delhi. From the Tibetan Market to the Gujrati Market, you can buy very cheap exotic jewellery, necklaces, kurtas and so much more.

When: Mon-Sun

Timings: 11:00 am- 8:00 pm

14. Kalindi Kunj, Jasola Vihar

Who doesn’t like amusement parks? This place is fun-tastic for recreation filled with wild rides and water parks. There is a giant 200 ft. Ferris wheel which offers a bird’s eye view of Delhi, so spend your weekend here.

When: Mon-Sun

Timings: 6:00 am- 9:00 pm

Entry Fee- INR 250 per head

So what are you waiting for? Wear your spunky shoes and put your sunglasses on, explore these places with your gal-pals as soon as possible!! You will cherish each moment as these places will never stop amusing you!