Couples rarely get an opportunity to spend some quality time together, with today's hectic life. The next time, when you finally get an opportunity to take your loved one on a date, head out to one of these places, which definitely won't disappoint either of you. Here is a list of 12 offbeat activities in Delhi to choose from, and make the most of your time together.
1. Sign Up For A Curated Walking Tour
Pick a route and sign up for a curated walking tour in the city. The heritage walks in Mehrauli Archeological Parks, Hauz Khas, Nehru Park, and Lodi Gardens, are great bets to fall in love with your date and your city, all over again.
Where: Delhi By Foot- 1844, Main Road, Sis Ganj Guru Dwara, Maliwara, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Time: 6:30AM- 11PM
Price: 700 INR onwards for one
2. Ride Around The City
Take each other for a bicycle ride around the city. Cycling around Lodhi Gardens amongst the beautiful wall murals will make for an extremely fun and memorable date. The Shah Jahan tour, which covers Old Delhi comes highly recommended.
Where: Delhi By Cycle- Jack's Adventures Pvt. Ltd., Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi, India
Time: Office Hour 10:00AM- 5:00PM
Price: 2000 INR for one
3. Enjoy Bowling & Video Games At Smaaash
A snazzy gaming, dining, and party place, you can surprise your date here; play a game of air hockey, compete in those basketball booths, and if you’re really looking to play, test your game in the bowling alleys.
Where: DLF Phase - 2, Gurgaon
Time: 12:30PM- 11:55PM
Price: Depends on the activity (250 INR entry fee)
4. Watch A Movie In The Open
Open air or drive-in cinema experiences are one of the most romantic dates you can go on! Sunset Cinema Club screens several movies throughout the week, so go on and book your tickets now!
Where: Sunset Cinema Club- 11, B St, Block BH, Munirka, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Time: Movie starts at 7PM
Price: 300 INR nwards
5. Try Your Hands At Pottery With Meena Vohra
Explore one of the most fun and intimate activities you can plan with your significant other. You and your sweetheart must join her weekend classes to learn more about how to make pretty earthenware!
Where: SmugMug- D-78, Near Noida Stadium, Sector 21, Noida
Time: 10.30AM- 2.30PM
Price: 1,500 INR onwards for one
6. Watch Live Gigs At Akshara Theatre
From live gigs to plays, there is always something happening at Akshara Theatre. If you and your partner are someone who loves indulging in art-sy things, then go on and plan another type of play-date.
Where: Gate no. 5, 11-B, Baba Kharak Singh Rd, next to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Havelock Square, Type III, President's Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Price: 100 INR onwards for one
7. Set Free The Detective In You At Mystery Rooms
If the both of you love an adrenaline rush, solving puzzles, and running against time, then a date to Mystery Rooms is perfect! Choose from their numerous rooms with different difficulty levels of the missions. Solving exciting and challenging mysteries is a great way to bond and spend some time with your partner.
Where: B-7/9, Ring Rd, Block B, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, Delhi 110015
Time: 11AM- 11PM
Price: 1800 INR onwards for one
8. Enjoy Rock Climbing
One of the best bonding exercises out there, rock climbing is a super fun date idea for folks in Delhi. It'll test your fitness and your trust in each other!
Where: Boulder Box - OCF, Sector B Rd, Pocket 9, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110070
Timings: 11AM- 2PM, 3PM-6PM, 6:30PM-9:30PM (Closed on Tuesday)
Price: 700 INR onwards for one
9. Sip On Some Coffee At The Iconic Indian Coffee House
The Indian Coffee House emerged in Delhi in 1957, and it still has its old world charm. When the weather is good, sip on some coffee and get a chance to indulge in some charming quiet time with your partner.
Where: Babakharak Singh Marg Mohansingh Place 2nt floor, Baba Kharak Singh Rd, near P V R rivoli, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Timings: 9AM- 9PM
Price: 36 INR onwards
10. Explore Kite-Flying At Haveli Dharampura
Dharampura, a 200 year old haveli nestled in the heart of Dilli, hosts kite-flying activities that are aided with a fancy 3 course high-tea. It’s breathtakingly beautiful to fill up the skies with kites, especially with your significant other by your side.
Where: 2293, Dharampura, Gali Gulian, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, 110006
Timings: 4:00PM- 06:30PM (Every Saturday & Sunday)
Price: 1752 INR for one
11. Walk Through Art Exhibits At Triveni Kala Sangam
A walk through art exhibits, sipping on one of the best ice-teas in town with the faint sound of a sitar recital practice in the background. Triveni Kala Sangam is a rather iconic cultural and arts complex that makes for a perfect date spot with a mix of both, exploration and having the freedom to sit in one place and chat!
Where: 205, Tansen Marg, Todermal Road Area, Mandi House, Delhi, 110001
Timings: 11AM- 8PM
Price: Free
12. Go For Street Food Hopping
If you're the couple that lives and dies for food, then it's always a good idea to strike off some places from that street food bucket list of yours. Golgappas for appetizers, chole bhature for mains, and jalebi for dessert - It really doesn't get better. You can read about the 14 Food Walks In Delhi To Attend This Winter.
Surprise your significant other with these offbeat date ideas and spend some quality time together. Did we miss out on anything? Let us know in the comments below.
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