Fun and Super Cool Activities to Beat the Delhi Heat This Summer

Where: Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Price: Starting at Rs 499 per person

What to expect: ISKATE is a 15,000 sq. ft. entertainment destination complete with a cafe, bar, and of course a large skating rink. Grab a beer while you're waiting for your turn or just pick up a snack at the cafe.

If you don't mind the massive tan lines and communal waters, then water parks are a great way to spend a hot summer day! Grab your swimming costume and head to the nearest one. There are quite a few in Delhi-NCR.

You name a game and they have it! Whether you're a gaming fanatic or a sports addict, you will not run out of options here. With branches in Gurgaon and Noida, you can definitely head to the nearest spot for some chilled beer and a day of gaming with your buddies.

Where: Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj; Cyber Hub, Gurgaon; Ambience Mall, Gurgaon; Mall of India, Noida

What to expect: We’re talking console gaming, artificial simulators for cricket, goalkeeping and racing, regular arcade favourites such as bowling, snooker, and air hockey, and top-notch virtual reality experiences.

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4. Release pent-up anger at the Break Room

A number of studies have shown that hot weather fuels rage and makes people angrier. This can lead to increase in road-rage cases, street fights and just arguments in general. Take your frustration out in a healthy way this summer by heading to the Break Room, where you can break and smash things to your heart's content for just a small price. A venture by Ctrl.Shift.Esc, the Break Room is kind of like an alternative anger management therapy. So the next time you're having a bad day, you know where to go.

Where: Sector 29, Gurgaon

Price: Starts at Rs 200 for a 2-minute session

Timings: 12.30 pm - 8.00 pm

What to expect: The room is equipped with already broken artefacts, mannequin heads, tyres, drum sets, etc. If you don't want to spend too much, you can smash around the already broken items but if you've had a really rough day, go ahead and purchase new items and smash them to pieces.

5. Try escape gaming at Mystery Rooms

If digital gaming is not your thing and you want to try something a little more life-like, then head to the Mystery Rooms. It is a situation-based game that requires you to get out of a mysterious space, where you have been locked, before time runs out. It is a group-based activity and therefore a great way to spend time with your friends. Mystery Rooms was started by three adventure enthusiasts and gaming geeks – Shikhir Bhutani, Prateek Panjwani and Sapna Bhutani, who put together their expertise in tech, architecture and psychology respectively to create a thrilling experience.

Where: Rajouri Garden, New Delhi

Price: Anywhere between ₹500 – ₹1,000 per person depending upon the size of the group and day of the week.

What to expect: The Rajouri branch offers 4 different genres of varying difficulty levels – horror, action, thrills, and murders). You can expect clues, tunnels, live scenes from your favourite thrillers and action films and a ticking clock to pump up your adrenaline. A great way to stimulate those grey cells while having fun.

6. Tap into your artistic side at these art galleries

The art scene in Delhi has grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years and it is an insight to not only the local culture but also that of the entire country. The best part? You don't have to pay a penny to go and admire the artworks and you never leave the air conditioning. Buying the work, however, will make your pockets lighter by quite a bit.

While the sheer number of galleries in Delhi is huge, there are a select few that have stood the test of time and offer some of the best displays. Here are five of my favourites:

If you and your partner love to read and have got a day to laze around, head to a stunning book cafe to spend some time with each other, good food and great literature. Even if it is sweltering outside, you can escape to a completely different world and forget about your troubles for a few hours. Here are some of my favourites:

Theatre is not just a form of entertainment, but also a means to educate the audience and make them think about the society. It is often considered an art form for the intellectuals. If theatre is not something you prefer, however, you can opt for cultural shows, exhibitions, or independent movie screenings as well. While Delhi's cultural scene is still at a nascent stage, it is definitely growing and you can find a number of great events being performed across the city on any given day. These five spots host some of the best work in the city:

All this heat doesn't just affect your mood. It is physically exhausting as well. A day at the spa is the perfect way to get rid of all the tiredness after a hectic week. If you're on a tight budget, just go for an hour-long massage but if you're looking to indulge, spend the whole day pampering yourself. Here are some of my favourite places to indulge: