The key to a successful date is doing something fun, thoughtful or unique that your other half will really cherish. You could spend hours scouring through shopping malls to find some chocolates or candles to try and woo them, but it’s experiences that leave a lasting impression, and that’s what really counts. To help you figure out the best way to swoon your bae, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite date ideas in New Delhi that trump the standard bouquet of flowers every single time.
1. Have a boogie and a singsong at one of New Delhi’s live music venues
New Delhi has no shortage of hip live-music spots. From laid-back lounges to buzzing music hotspots, there are plenty of spaces to swoon a hot date in with some funky tunes in the background. Nothing gets hearts beating like a bit of jazz, and the city has loads of fun jazzy spots, including The Piano Man Jazz Club and Cocktails and Dreams Speakeasy. These joints also serve up delicious cocktails and bites to eat for when either of you need to refuel after busting a move or two.
📍The Piano Man Jazz Club, Commercial Complex B 6/7-22 Opp Deer Park, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi 110029, India
📍Cocktails and Dreams Speakeasy, SCO -23, Sector 15 Part 2, Market, Gurugram, Haryana 122001, India
2. Go pottery making
The Clay Company is one of our top spots for a cute date that can also get a bit messy. Experienced teachers offer tips and hands-on demonstrations for both of you creative souls to make the most out of your date (and the clay). It’s the perfect chance to get up close and personal with your fellow pottery maker to recreate the iconic Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore scene in Ghost, and what’s more romantic than that?
📍The Clay Company, Shop 1, Ground Floor, Osian building, NEHRU PLACE-2, behind Paras cinema, near Haldiram, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110019, India
3. Get weird at the Museum of Illusions
Taking a trip to the Museum of Illusions is one of the quirkier date ideas in New Delhi. There are over 50 mind-blowing exhibits to explore, each one weird and wonderful enough to get both you and your date giggling away. Take the ‘Swap Noses’ for example. One person stands behind one side of glass and the other stands in front. The mirror then creates the illusion that your noses have been swapped, so if you’ve ever wondered what you and your partner would look like with each other’s features, then here you go!
📍Museum of Illusions, A Block, A 30-33 1st Floor, Rajiv Chowk, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India
4. Take a stroll around the Garden of Five Senses
The Garden of Five Senses is a 20-acre park that looks like it was designed with love birds in mind. Gorgeous sculptures, fountains and lakes are dotted around the park, creating a wonderful setting that’s perfect for a romantic stroll with your boo. There are several street vendors selling anything from Punjabi samosas to tandoori chicken skewers, so you can grab a bite to eat while wandering around the park and marveling at nature’s beauty (as well as your partner’s, of course).
📍Garden of Five Senses, Westend Marg, Saidulajab, Saiyad ul Ajaib, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India
5. Experience a unique Candlelight concert
Dates don’t always have to be romantic, but how can you resist a captivating Candlelight concert? As the everlasting harmonies of renowned classical pieces resound in Delhi’s most charming venues, they evoke a sense of timeless beauty and connection, drawing you closer to your date. Then there’s the gentle light of thousands of flickering candles that adds a unique and romantic touch to the evening.
6. Give rock climbing a go
Another pretty unconventional date idea in New Delhi is rock climbing. Whether you’re guiding your partner to help them reach the top or challenging them to a climbing duel, scaling a wall is a great bonding experience that’s super fun too. Delhi Rock is a popular rocking climbing spot that also features a cute little coffee shop, so it’s a good option if you want some thrill and some chill on the same date.
📍Delhi Rock, OCF, Sector B Rd, Pocket 9, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110070, India