Whether you’re new in Delhi-NCR or an old patron of the city – everyone has days when they’re broke and cashless af! Yet, the city that we’ve come to love has so many things you can do and enjoy. So, we made a list of some of the best things you can indulge in for [almost] free!
I. Qawwali At Nizamuddin Dargah
Where | Boali Gate Rd, Opp The Lodhi
The Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi is the centre of the world when it comes to sufi lovers! On Thursdays the good people here at the Dargah host Qawaali Nights that are renowned around the world. The atmosphere at the dargah is electric every SINGLE time!
II. Metro Library
Where | First Floor, North Court Metropark, HUDA City Centre Metro Station
Timings | 11:30am – 7.30pm
This Gurugram Metro Library is here for you all to keep things interesting and new at all times. After you are done reading your book, you can come here and exchange it for a new one!
Read Between The Lines is a cute little library at Huda City Centre that has hundreds of books stocked up on its shelves. From fiction to romance, whatever you are looking for will surely be available over here.
III. Ghost Spotting In Sanjay Van
Where | Near Vasant Kunj & Mehrauli
Delhi is probably one of those few city’s in India that is lesser known for all its ghost stories. Yet, many people claimed to have seen or heard eery noises in the dead silence of the night here in Sanjay Van. And if you’re someone who can dare the dark – this place is for you!
IV. Sultanpur National Park Bird Sanctuary
Where | Gurgaon Farukh Nagar Road, Sultanpur
One of the largest national parks in North India, this bird sanctuary in Sultanpur is home to several migratory birds. And if you’re someone who loves looking at the sunset on the horizon with birds solemnly flying around, then this is the perfect mood setter for ya’ll! In fact, you can also go for a photography session here.
V. Experience Mini Kolkata At CR Park Market
Where | Chittaranjan Park, South Delhi
From hosting some of the biggest Durga Pujo pandals to being home to a mini Kolkata Market, CR Park has everything if you’d need to explore the Bong in you! In fact, a majority of the shops here are also owned by Bengalis who’ve been sitting there for generations now.
VI. Vintage Camera Museum
Where | T23/5, DLF Phase 3, Sector 24, Gurugram
Curated by Aditya Arya, the museum has an extensive collection of exquisite vintage cameras! And if you and your bae are photography enthusiasts, you must check out this place rn.
VII. Explore Foodie In You At The Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Langar
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Where | Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, Next to Grand Post Office
You can call Bangla Sahib Gurudwara the Golden Temple of Delhi. The place is flocked by patrons and those in need for some peace every day in the thousands. And every now and then, you can find a langar being hosted inside the Gurudwara with humble yet delicious food!
VIII. NeverEnuf Garden Railway
Where | 45/20, Village Para, Tehsil Tawad, Gurugram
Website | Click Here
NeverEnuf is a miniature railway garden running scale model trains in a magical, miniature world. In fact, if you’re someone like Sheldon Cooper and love miniature trains running around, then why look anywhere else?
IX. Get Fit And Lead A Healthy Lifestyle With Raahgiri
Where | Connaught Place
What started as an initiative to make Gurgaon more accessible and healthy, Raahgiri has grown into a green movement. The event has cycling, running, Zumba, roller skating, yoga, volleyball and badminton—all this in the middle of Connaught Place for free! How cool is that?
X. Oxygen Chamber
Where | Huda City Centre
Delhi-NCR is now home to the city’s first ever oxygen chamber! A brainchild of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, the chamber spreads across 13,000 square feet of green space. The chamber was built in association with a private company and we’re absolutely diggin’ its surroundings!
XI. Delhi Drum Circle
Where | Location posted on Facebook a day before the meet
Hosted every Sunday, a group of percussionists jam and amaze the crowds surrounding them! Imagine sitting around a group of musicians and falling into infinity as they play some amazing songs. The meeting area and the time are always decided by the group a few days in advance!
XII. Vimla Art Gallery
Where | 1396, Sector 46, Gurgaon
Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/Vimlagalleryofart/
Vimla Gallery of Art in Gurgaon is an art gallery cum teaching centre. The gallery raises awareness to give flight to dreams of making art a career. By celebrating the works of unsung artists, the gallery hosts events for an elite club of art connoisseurs.
XIII. Watch Aeroplanes Fly By At Jumbo Point In Dwarka
Where | Near Dwarka sector 8 metro station
Ever imagined what it would be like to sit directly under an aeroplane flying across the sky? This one particular crossing in Dwarka called the Jumbo Point sits adjacent to the Delhi airport wall and gives a glorious view of the aeroplanes flying into the horizon!
XIV. Damdama Lake
Where | Sohna Road
At a distance of 60 km from Delhi, one can opt to make a picnic day at Damdama Lake, Gurgaon. With Aravali hills in the backdrop, this spot offers boating to adventure activities including rock climbing to make your day a quality spend for your entire family.
XV. Explore Delhi On Bicycle
Fitness freaks know how important cycling is to their daily routine. In fact, if you cycle at any of the 7 cycling hotspots in Delhi, you’re good for the day! Step out early in the morning towards India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan & Rajpath, and we’re sure you’ll see the streets teeming with cyclists.
XVI. Tau Devi Lal Bio Diversity Park
Where | Jogging Track, Sector 53, Gurugram
Tau Devi Lal Biodiversity Park is one of the few public parks in the city that is heavily covered with trees. With clean air and birds galore, the park is absolutely infectious thanks to its great ambience!
XVII. Take In A Dose Of History At Ghalib’s Haveli In Ballimaran
Where | Qasim Jan street, Baradari, Shahjahanabad, Ballimaran
The Ghalib Haveli is where the famous poet resided and wrote most of his works. Although the place has been turned into a museum – the place still offers a taste of the era long forgotten.
XVIII. Qutub Khan’s Tomb
Where | 2 Km From Old Thana, Gurgaon
The thing to note about the tomb is its conspicuous octagonal structure. This design is not seen in any of the Mughal building of the Era and if you’re someone who’s really interested in understanding the Mughal Era, then visiting this place is the finest choice you can make!
XIX. Check Out The Various Graffiti Art Reimagining The Dull Walls Of Delhi
Photo Courtesy | DilliKiDiva
Where | Khanna Market, Meherchand Market
Is your Instagram getting short of cool and creative posts? We gotcha honey! Delhi has been blessed to be paraded over with artists worldwide who have transformed the city’s doleful walls into uber-cool artwork!
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XX. Museum of Folk & Tribal Art
Where | House No. 2009, Urban Estate, Sector 4, Gurugram
This is probably one of the finest museums in Gurgaon for travellers to understand the culture of India! With pieces that screams folk and tribal traditions, you cannot miss this place.
So, the only question that remains to be asked is, where will you be going this week?
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