Popular Picnic Spots in Delhi and Around

Undoubtedly, Delhi is one of the busiest metropolitan cities in the world. Running life, tight schedules, corporate culture, everybody in the hurry, it is a very common scenario for any Delhiites. Getting free time from their busy schedules is really precious for any Delhiites nowadays. However, we are lucky for we have many places in our city for chill out or picnic, where we can go for a few hours visit and rejuvenate yourself within a very short span of time. Here we listed some place in and around Delhi where you go for the picnic with your family, friends, and colleagues.

List Of Best Picnic Spot In and Around Delhi

Lal Quila

Lal Quila is gigantic architectural building that is the perfect pride Mughal Empire as well as Indian History. Built by Shah Jahan the fifth Mughal Emperor, in 1638 when he decided to shift the capital of the Mughal Empire from Agra to Delhi, the Red Fort took a total of ten years to be completed. From the ramparts of Lal Quila, every year on the day of Independence Day prime minister of India addresses the speech to the nation. Due to its historical significance, as if it was the palace of Mughal emperors for 200 year, thousands of tourists and history enthusiast visit daily to see the beauty of Mughal style architecture. No doubt, Lal Quila is one of the best picnic spots in Delhi. Lal Quila is also listed as one of the UNESCO’s world heritage sites.

India Gate

Located in Janpath of Delhi and one of the major attractions of the city, India Gate is a war memorial dedicated to all martyrs who gives their lives to serving the nation. The Amar Jawan Jyoti – an eternal flame burns 24 X 7 here for pay homage to martyrs. India Gate surrounded with beautiful gardens, fountains, and sidewalks that also makes it a perfect place for tourists and picnic. The youth of Delhi is very frequent to visit here, India Gate is very popular among them, especially at the time of evening there are plenty of visitor in India Gate. It is really nice place to visit for a picnic and give a heart whelming homage to our martyrs.

Akshardham

Swaminarayan Akshardham temple is a largest Hindu temple complex in the world. Undoubted, Akshardham one of the major tourist attraction in Delhi as well. The temple sprawling over 7.5 acres, is adorned with many other small temples, fountains, and a large garden, and also houses Geeta Bhawan for discussion. Many devotees, families, school groups come here for the spiritual tour every day. Akshardham is a real preservation of Indian ancient architectural and carving in a modern way. An evening show of musical fountains is the major attraction of the Akshardham temple. Akshardham is a pleasant, spiritual, calm and beautiful place to spend a day with the family in your own devotional way. Akshardham temple remains closed for tourists on Monday every week.

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar is a 73-meter tall tower made of red sandstone and marble and the part of the Qutub Complex. In 1200 AD, Qutub-ud-Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate started construction of the Qutub Minar which is further followed by his descendants. Qutub Minar is located in Mehrauli area of Delhi and listed as UNESCO’s world heritage site. Qutub Minar is also surrounded by several historically significant monuments, which are historically connected with the tower and are part of the Qutub Complex. These include the Iron Pillar of Delhi, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Alai Darwaza, the Tomb of Iltutmish, Alai Minar, Ala-ud-din’s Madrasa and Tomb, and the Tomb of Imam Zamin. Many of tourists visit daily here to see these monuments. A lush green garden along with historical monuments also makes this complex perfect for the picnics within Delhi.

Delhi Zoo – Purana Quila

Located in almost the same locality of the Delhi, National Zoological Park, and Purana Quila is the perfect places for the picnic in the city. Delhi zoo is the house of 1350 animals representing almost 130 species of animals and birds from around the world and the Purana Quila is a perfect example of ancient Mughal architecture, the pair of both places makes these two the favorite tourist destinations and picnic spots as well of Delhi city. You can come here for activities like wildlife photography, animal watching, Nature walk, bird watching, to see monuments and so on. In short, it is a complete place for picnic within Delhi. Delhi zoo remains closed on Friday.

Worlds of Wonders

Located in Noida just behind of famous mall ‘The Great India Palace’ near to sector 18 metro station, Worlds of Wonder is one of the largest and popular amusement and Water Park in Delhi-NCR area. During summers, WOW is one of favourite picnic destination among families and youths, people can enjoy here the wide array of rides and various pools with live music. In short, Worlds of Wonder is a perfect picnic spot for your family within the Delhi.

Kingdom of Dreams

Sprawling over 6 acres of land located in sector 29, Gurgaon in Delhi-NCR, Kingdom of Dreams is India’s first live theater, entertainment and leisure destination. This spectacular Kingdom enlivens a mix of India’s specialty, society, legacy, art, cuisine and performing art, all with the technological wizardry of today. The live shows like Zangoora and Jhumroo are very popular among the audience, the Kingdom of Dreams offers you a great way of spending one evening. The destination consists of two theaters, Nautanki Mahal and the Showshaa Theatre, and a cultural and cuisine area known as Culture Gully. Not only his live shows and food joints the Kingdom of Dreams also famous for its rich structural architecture. The distance of just 38 km from Delhi makes it one of the perfect picnic or tourist spot within the city.

Lodhi Garden

One of the oldest and largest parks of the New Delhi, Lodhi Garden spread over 90 acres of land. Not only for the sprawling lush green area this park also witnesses for some architectural marvels of the 15th century of Lodhi rulers. Located between Khan Market and Safdarjung’s Tomb on Lodhi Road this garden is a hotspot for picnic lovers and morning walkers in Delhi.

Garden of Five Senses

Scattered over 20 acres, in Saidul Ajaib village, opposite Saket, near the Mehrauli heritage area in Delhi, Garden of Five Senses is not just a park, it is a complete tourist destination. Developed by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, Delhi and opened in February 2003 this park was conceptualized to reply to the city’s requirement for recreation space for the general population, for individuals to mingle and loosen up. Such spaces add air and life to a city and take into account all segments of the public. There are many cultural, social, and youth events organized a time to time in the garden as well where you can take part and enjoy various activities as well. The garden itself is separated into particular zones. On one side of the winding, the walkway is the Khas Bagh, a formal garden designed on the lines of the Mughal Garden. Moderate moving waterfalls in channels along its length, while blooming and fragrant bushes and trees line its ways. The Central hub prompts a progression of wellsprings, some of which are lit up by fiber-optic lighting frameworks. Epitomizing the expression here is the figure of ‘A Fountain Tree”. Definitely, the Garden of Five Senses is perfect place for picnic in Delhi-NCR.

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