New Delhi is one of the largest cities in the largest democracy of the world. Owing to the constant hustle and bustle during the daytime, one might feel too stressed by the time the day ends. It is very important that you keep your mind fresh and sleep with a relaxed mind.
Thankfully, New Delhi has plenty of options to get your mind some much-needed peace. Different people find different things relaxing, some feel shopping to be a satisfying thing, some feel going to a religious place gives them peace and calmness. We will talk about different things you can do to make sure you hit the bed without going crazy over all the stress of city life!
1. Pamper yourself with some shopping at the huge Select Citywalk
Select Citywalk is a huge collection of outlets featuring a variety of international brands. It is actually a set of three malls taken together, each of them having food courts and parking space as well. You can even watch movies here if you like. Overall, the place is kept beautiful and often they hold flea markets for shopping. Do not expect this place to be empty at all, especially on weekends. It stays open between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. throughout the year.
Select Citywalk
Address: A-3 District Centre Saket, 110017 New Delhi, India
Website: Select Citywalk
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If you're travelling with your partner, you can also head to check out the top restaurants this mall offers. Some of my favourites have to be Pa Pa Ya for delicious Thai food and beers and Burma Burma for awesome Burmese cuisine and bubble tea. After a hearty dinner, you can treat yourself to some creamy and exotic ice creams from Häagen-Dazs. Also, feel free to take a serene walk on the mall's outside garden and area that connects to DLF Avenue Saket, which is another shopping mall.
2. Relax enjoying cultural events at the Habitat World Convention Centre
The Habitat World Convention Centre is very conveniently located at Lodhi Road in New Delhi. It has many good restaurants offering a variety of national and international cuisines. The overall ambiance of the place creates a very soothing effect on the mind. You will find meetings, conventions and conferences to be regularly held here because it is the perfect venue for hosting such events.
There is even plenty of free parking space underground. The management is good and the staff too is very polite. You will regularly find many events and shows being held here after 7 p.m., so make it a point to check the website before visiting.
Habitat World Convention Centre
Address: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, 110003 New Delhi, India
Website: Habitat World Convention Centre
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India Habitat Centre is a bustling convention centre on Lodhi Road and boasts some of Delhi's top cultural and art events. You can check out some of the finest theatre and Indian classical dance and music events that happen from time to time. Also, there's a Visual Arts Gallery and an Open Palm Court Gallery where you can explore various contemporary exhibitions. You can also head to Eatopia Food Court and Oriental Lee to savour some delectable foods.
One of my favourite things to do here is to take late evening serene walks through the property and sit by the small pond and stare at the fishes.
3. Watch and hear the light and sound show at Purana Qila
The city of New Delhi has a very long history to it. Multiple transfers of power have taken place here over the years and many rulers have constructed different kinds of monuments as a mark of their legacy. Purana Qila is one such ancient fort.
Many parts of the fort lie in ruins. However, it still stands majestically today. A guide won’t be necessary to explore the fort but it will usually take more than an hour to go through it fully.
The surroundings have palaces, channels of water, imposing gates and even a museum. All of these will give some idea of the grandeur of New Delhi during the days of its rulers. The light and sound show here tells the story of Delhi’s transformation over time.
It is very conveniently located near India Gate and the Delhi Zoo. One can easily reach it via metro getting down at the Pragati Maidan stop. Open all days of the year, there is a nominal entry fee taken. The English version of the sound and light show runs from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. and you can even book tickets online.
Purana Qila
Address: Mathura Rd, Pragati Maidan, 110003 New Delhi, Delhi, India
Website: Purana Qila
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4. Experience peace at the Sai Baba Temple
Being the capital of a country with a predominantly Hindu population, you can expect many temples in New Delhi. This is one such temple. The Sai Baba Temple is located close to Lodhi road and is in the vicinity of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
In fact, it is also close the Habitat World Convention Centre. Many people pray here on a daily basis. You can surely expect to spend more than an hour here.
It is a very peaceful temple. On Thursdays, you can expect the temple to be particularly crowded. So while the regular ‘Dhoop Aarti’ evening prayer takes place at 6:30 pm on Thursdays, the time for the same is 7 p.m.
A ‘Shej Aarti’ is conducted at 9:30 p.m. The management controls the queues of devotees pretty well, so there is no chaos. There will also be several beggars right outside the temple. You will need to be careful to watch out for pickpocketers as well.
Sai Baba Temple
Address: Bhishm Pitamaha Road, 110003 New Delhi, India
Website: Sai Baba Temple
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5. Take kids shopping to DLF Promenade Mall
The DLF Promenade Mall is located a little far from the airport. It has a sprawling presence and you will find a lot of international brands here. Many restaurant chains also have their outlets here, apart from the food court.
Some of these will be affordable whereas others are more upmarket. There is a movie theatre as well, where the seats are very comfortable. The mall has been in operation for several years and sees plenty of patrons visiting it on a regular basis.
DLF Promenade Mall
Address: 3 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj Malls, 110070 New Delhi
Website: DLF Promenade Mall
6. Feel devoted to sufi music at Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga
The Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga is a beautifully decorated Darga. You will find plenty of rose petals used in the decoration. It is dedicated to the Sufi saint Nizamuddin Aulia.
The approach road to the Darga is very crowded and not very clean. However, many people regularly come here to seek blessings of the saint. There are even tombs dedicated to poets like Amir Khusro and Ghalib. Do not miss the Qawwali sessions that are held here!
Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga
Address: Boali Gate Rd, 110013 New Delhi, Delhi, India
Website: Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga
Discover the vibrant night-life of New Delhi!
Being a very large city, you can be sure that there will be no shortage of options to choose from. There are also plenty of bars, pubs, and clubs in New Delhi if you want to spend the night with some loud music and dance. The more you travel in New Delhi, the more surprises you get! Come and see for yourself!
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