10 Best Picnic Spots in Delhi and Nearby

Picnic Spots In Delhi

At this contemporary era the human beings are chasing the time violently. Hustle-bustle, stress , strain, pollution but instead of these the whole aim of civilization to make everything a source of enjoyment.

So erase "some day" from your life, do not save for special occasion, live life every day to the fullest and save every minute of it, set out for picnic with your family.

Best Destinations for Picnic in Delhi and Nearby

1. Hauz Khas

Hauz Khas is an eminent picnic spot in South Delhi. In (1296 to 1360) Sultan Alauddin Khilji built a huge water reservoir and a village complex around it. "Hauz" means water reservoir in Urdu. Again in 1960 DLF developed it as a tourist spot.

People can watch the glimpses of the splendor old historical, territorial architecture as well as modern architecture here. Hauz Khaus village complex has Deer Park, Light and sound show, flora fauna, shopping malls, restaurants for the visitors.

Visiting Spots Have Made the Place Amazing Picnic Spot : Siri Fort Auditorium, Siri Fort Complex, Hudco Place, Hauz Khaus Lake, Tomb, Mosque , Delhi Haat.
Metro Station : Hajrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (5km Away), Hauj Khaus Metro Station, 11km Away From Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Best Time : Monday to Saturday - 10:30 Am to 7:30 Pm

2. Lodhi Garden

Once it was known as "Lady Willington Park" but after Independence it is renamed as Lodhi Garden. This lush green garden was constructed by Lodhi Dynesty in 15 th century. This luscious green place has been cherished as one of the best picnic spot with its ambience and Sun setting views, historical edifices. This Bustling place is located near the Safdarjung and Khan Market in New Delhi.

Here with the two old rulers Muhammad Shah and Shikandar Lodhi the two great leaders are lying in eternal peace as well. The mixed architectural art of the Lodhi dynasty and the Sayeeds have been made the illustrious history of Delhi. This place is maintained by the Archeological Survey of India.

Visiting Importance : Two Tombs Of The Ruler Shayeed Muhammad Shah And The Lodhi King Shikandar Lodhi .
Best Time : October to March, Evening Hours
Metro Stations : Jor Bagh And Jln

3. Nehru Park

This amazing Picnic spot is located at Vinayak Marg in Chanakyapuri, just opposite of Hotel Ashok and side of Panchsheel Marg, in Delhi. It is nearest to the heart of the city. This 8o acres land is blinking with emerald, lush green forest, hurbs, blooming vibrant coloured flowers. It was developed in 1969 and named after the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, of Independent India.

In this eminent green land a statue of Vladimir Lenin, the leader of Great October Socialist Revolution waits for the visitors. This statue was installed on Ist of November 1987, during the 77th anniversary of October Revolution.

This green area has gained popularity as the perfect venue for ‘Morning Raga and Evening Raga’ the galla music concert, organized by NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council), Programmes by the famous organization of art and culture, SPIC MACAY, Bhakti Songs festival, Yoga classes etc., all types of food fest as well.

Surroundings Have Made It Eminent

1. National War Memorial : This Specified Place Was Developed To Honour The Armed Forces In 2019.

2. India Gate : Amar Jawan Jyoti To Honour The Eternal Soldiers.

3. Swaminarayan Akshaydham Temple : This is a magnificent Temple where you can connect your mind with your soul. You can pray at the feet of lord Swami Narayan.

4. Delhi Haat : One of the biggest legendary market in New Delhi. Where you can get each and every thing you desire at affordable rate.

Nearest Metro Stations : Chanakyapuri (Jor bagh and Kalyan bagh two stations are there)
Best Time To Visit : August to November -Tuesday to Sunday - 5am to 9pm. Monday-24 hours.

4. Asola Bhatti Sanctuary

People runs towards this miraculous ,isolated wild life sanctuary for getting reprieve life from busy scheduled of the gigantic city Delhi. This is located at Southern Delhi as well as Northern part of Faridabad and Gurugram districts of Haryana state.

This 32.71sqkm wide area with the natural heritage lies on the Southern ridge of Aravalli hill range on Delhi-Hariyana Border. It is merger of Indo - Gangetic plains and actually runs from Sariska in Rajasthan to Delhi Ridhe.

It is named after the contiguous Asola village in Tughlaqabad near Delhi NCR. So the Nature lovers are attracted here with the views of 193 species of birds, 100 types of reptiles, 80 types of butterflies, Endangered mammals, Leopards, Jackals, different types of Eagles, Flora, Fauna, varieties of amphibians, monkeys, etc. The important and main attraction is Conservation Education Center (CEC) run in with collaboration of Bombay Natuural History Society.

Suggested Delhi Tour :

The Amazing Surroundings

1. Many lakes such as Dolphin lake, Death Valley Lake, Badkhal lake, Mahamai Lake, Radhe Krishan lake, Lake Peacock, Nallah Lake, Zile Singh Lake, Sangam Lake,Bhardwaj (CITM 2) Lake and CITM lake 1.

2. Historical Suraj kund Dam, Anangpur Dam.

3. Thughlaqabad fort, Adilabad ruins.

4. Chattarpur temple.

5. Water falls in Pali Dhuaj Kot villages of Faridabad.

6. Sacred Mangar Vani.

Metro Station : Qutub Minar and Thughlakabad stations.
Best Timing : 5am to 9pm. Saturday And Nsunday - Closed

5. Kingdom Of Dreams

This bustling, cosmopoleton place is attracting the tourists since 2010. This is located at 29th sector Gurgaon, Haryana in NCR Delhi near the Leisure Valley Park. Though it was inaugurated on 29th of January 2010 by the chief Minister of Haryana, it was opened to the public on 18th of September 2010 by the Minister of Tourism Kumari Shelja through showcasing of Bollywood musical event Zangoora starring Hussain Kuajerwala, Gaur Khan and Kashmiri Irani.

Covering 6 acres of land ,a vast enlivening place is run by the Great Indian Nautanki Company , join venture between Apra and Wizcraft. Bollywood actor Sharukhkhan was named the Global Ambassador of the KINGDOM OF DREAMS on 19 th of September.

It has two theatres Nataunki Mahal, Showsaa theatre , Cuisine, Culture Gully. The official theme song of Commonwealth Games 2010 , composer A.R.Rahman ,was launched here only. AC 10,000 sq feet area is one of the center attractions of Kingdom of Dreams is an elaborate boulevard of culture arts, crafts and cuisines under India’s first ever uniqe Sky Dome. Handicrafts stores are there also. 14 States are representing art and culture under one roof. So many galla events held here only.

Metro Station : Iffco Metro Station
Best Time : April to June. Tuesday to Sunday : 12:30 Pm to 11:30 Pm Monday : Closed.

6. Camp Wild Dhauj

This enlivening picnic spot is located at Mangar village in Dhauj in Faridabad town, 55 km away from Gurgaon in Hariyana District. This is the perfect place to keep off the hectic life style and hub bub of the cities. This place is specified picnicspot for its unique ,stunnig scenic Landscape encompassed by the Aravalli hill s on every side making a breath taking and area of eternal mirth.

This spot has become adorable for the adults as well as the children as it provides a large numbers of activities like Tarzen Swing, Burma Bridge, Commando net Barrol Crossing, Balance Walk, Machan climb, Monkey crawl, Natural mountain climbing, Rapelling, the skill of crossing a river.

The nature lovers can watch the 67 species of the birds, Artificial rocks, the alluring elegancy of the Granaite Rocks covering the Aravalli Hills. The fatigue person with the stress full lifestyle, can get eternal calmness with jocund enjoying in either luxurious ,well furnished cottages or in the well organized tent (well settled wash rooms).

Metro Stations : 28 Miles From New Delhi, 25’5 Miles From Gurgaon , 28 Miles From Delhi Airport.
Best Time : Monday to Saturday-9:30 Am to 11:00pm Sunday : 10:30 Am to 7:00 Pm

7. Okhla Bird Santuary

This immaculate Bird Sanctuary is officially known as Shaheed Chander Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary. It is one of the 466 IBA (INDIAN BIRD SANTUARY) in India. It is situated far away from the humdrum existence at the Okla Barrage over Yamuna River in Noida, Gautam Buddhanagar District on Delhi Uttar Pradesh State Border.

In 1990 3.5 acres of land over Yamuna River was designated for the Bird Santuary by the Uttar Pradesh Government under the act of Wild Life Protection Act 1972.

According to the history the construction was started in 1874 and Major GeneralH.P. W. . Hutson recorded birds here in 1943 during his Ornological survey . After Mrs. Usha Ganguli wrote in her book about she recorded birds this site. 400 species of birds, 1 lakh migratory birds in Winter, green land, wet land have made this place eminent picnic spot.

This place is specified for two specices of critical endangered birds - Indial Vulture and White Rumped Vulture. Nine Vulnerable endangered species of birds are seen here. Seven near threatened species of birds are chirping here peacefully on this land of paradise.

Metro Stations : Okhla Birds Sanctuary Metro Station
Best Time : September to March.

8. Millenium Park

It is known also as Indraprastha Millenium Park.This panoramic 84 acres spread lush green place is a perfect picnic spot in Delhi. It is situated Block A ,Ganga Vihar closed to Ring Road ,Sarai Kale Khan. In 2004 Authority of Delhi Government developed.

A large world peace stupa was installed by 14th Dalai Lama accompanied by Lt. Governor of Delhi and the Nuns ,Monks of Nipponzan Myohoji. Sunny morning or Twilight of the Evening the park brims the winsome nature with fascinating, lush, panoramic g, green area, blooming vibrant coloured flowers, peeping bright sunrays through the tender green leaves, chirping of the birds.

The people can connect the mind with the soul really being far away from the hub bub style of hectic life and spending the day under the thatched roof of well furnished cottage. They can also enjoy the palatable dishes in the restaurents, enjoy good movies in Amphitheatre.

Humayun’s Tomb is Gleaming to the nearest only.

Metro Station : Indraprostha
Best Timing : 6 Am to 7:15 Pm.

9. Damdama Lake

It is one of the best picnic spot in Delhi. This Bustling place ,covers 3000 acres land which encompassed with Majestic Aravalli hills. It is located in Sohna district, 65km away from Delhi. One of the biggest lake in Hariyana. The magnificent resort is there for the nature lovers people.

Take your family, friends in the weekened, go for picnic with the views of the reflection of the Aravalli hills on the water of the lake. 90 Species of Migratory birds flock here every year. Sulphur hot spring (taking bath can remove skin diseases), Ancient Shiva temple constructed by the king of Bharatpur, Gwalior have made this picnic spot more enlivening.

People can enjoy in fullest by spending the day in the resort, with the delicious dishes in an eminent restaurant, enjoying various sports activities like Para Sailing, Kayaking, Cycling, Angiling, Rock climbing, Boating, Camping etc.

Best Time : August to February

10. Chokhi Dhani Sonipat

At this contemporary era people search the places for spending the weekened which are far away from the smoke dust choked streets and the Chokhi Dhani Sonipat is the perfect fascinating, magnificent picnic spot. The country lovers can enjoy the day at this most exciting place being familiar with the simplicity of the village life, the hosts give warm hug the guests with their vibrant coloured ethnic dresses of Rajasthan, serving the authentic mouthwatering, palatable dishes in the earthen pots, views of Mandana paintings, Decorated Camel riding, Bullock cart riding.

People can enjoy Popular Rajasthani Puppet Show, Rajasthani Flk music and dance show, Magic show. Ladies can enjoy by decorating hands with henna or mehendi. This enlivening picnic spot reminds you "PADHARO MAHRE DES".