It’s hot, and it’s Delhi! There’s always a bunch to do in NCR. With all the history and parties surrounding you, summers in Delhi especially seem unforgiving if you are planning to take a stroll. With pre-monsoon rain on its way, the weather doesn’t seem its best for you to step out onto the streets to take in the best Delhi has to offer. However, that’s not all you can do in the capital region. If you are planning hangouts or dates away from your couches, we have narrowed down some of the best indoor activites in Delhi NCR that you must try this summer and monsoon. And, you don’t have to eat your way in cafes!
Test your glides at Iskate by Roseate
The capital’s temperature may be touching 40 degrees, but here, it’s 20 degrees across seasons. Sprawled across 15,000 sq feet, Iskate by Roseate brings you India’s one and only indoor all-weather ice rink. Far away from the sweltering sun, here you can try your luck at skating on real ice. It’s new, it’s different, and a good mix of absolute fun and physical activity, especially if you are getting a date to impress. Moreover, they also have regular training sessions and penguin buddies if you are new to ice skating. You trip, glide, and fall, but above all else, you enjoy the experience through and through. And, once you find yourself huffing and puffing for a break, check out their premium patisserie for a sweet bite.
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Get trippy at the Museum of Illusions
Museums are always a great idea if you are looking for something to do in the cool of an AC. But this one hits a bit different. Nothing is as it seems at the Museum of Illusions, but everything is possible. With over 80 interactive and immersive exhibitions on display, the space is designed to challenge perceptions. Bringing you a truly unique experience with mind-bending optical illusions, you are in for a treat for your eyes. Whether you are in the Tilted Room or the Vortex Tunnel, each defies logic more than the last. Don’t forget to get snapping those witty photos for the gram.
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Try glow-karting at The Pink Falcon
If you are looking for something to get your adrenaline rushing, go-karting is always a great idea to challenge your friends in. But have you ever heard of glo-karting? Well, Gurugram sports India’s first all-weather glow-in-the-dark go-karting arena at The Pink Falcon. And, it is truly a cyberpunk fever dream straight out of an 80s Japanese anime. With neon-lit aesthetics and a 300-meter indoor go-karting area, they have electric karts with instant torque. Moreover, the space also houses an arcade with unique carnival games as well as immersive bowling alley that creates a spectacle of 3D projections.
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Go for a therapeutic pottery session
If the heat and the rain are keeping you inside, why not make the best of the time to learn a new skill? Delhi NCR brings you messy sessions filled with therapeutic pottery guides. From wheel-throwing to hand-building, you can craft some stunning vases, mugs, and more through guided sessions. You can head to The Clay Company for a two and a half an hour session or Taste of Pottery workshops for a great introduction to working with clay.
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Go for a pilates session
The weather doesn’t have to dictate your fitness timings. Being a couch potato isn’t an option. Beating the heat seems easy when you are burning calories in a comfortable air-conditioned environment. We recommend a good round of group or private pilates sessions. The Pilates Studio by Namrata Purohit offers free trial sessions and flexible packages like 8/12 sessions per month. Yet another option is Corefit Plus Pilates Studio with locations across South Delhi and Noida. It is especially known for its Reformer Pilates sessions, with flexible schedules and packages tailored to your routine. Yet another crowd favourite is Slay Pilates, with locations across the NCR, flexible packages, and much-loved community events.
Play a game of mini-golf
Luxury doesn’t have to be expensive, and neither does it have to be outdoors in the beating sun and rain. Bringing you a fun-filled hangout option in Gurugram is Mini Golf Madness. The mini golf arena takes you on a 9-hole golf course with nostalgic themes around Pac-Man, Mario, Connect 4, Monopoly, and Snakes and Ladders. There are just the right number of obstacles that get you competitive and just challenging enough to bring the excitement in. While there is no dress code, socks are compulsory, and you can even buy them for ₹ 100/- at the venue. Moreover, they also have time-to-time tournaments happening all year round.
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Make your own custom rug
Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Make full use of your day indoors and join a mini tufting workshop in Gurugram and Delhi. With a catchy play on its name, Go Rug Yourself provides mini tufting sessions where you can design your very own custom rug by tufting your way through the day. These sessions are fully guided, taking you through the tufting process to adding your statement finishing touches with neat edges. Your masterpiece is ready to take home by the end of the most satisfying sessions. Moreover, each session comes complimentary with tea, coffee, cookies, and other soft drinks
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Play a game of badminton indoors
A game of badminton is always a classic hangout option, a bit of good sweat and lots of fun. No matter how old you get, nothing beats the excitement of a racket and a shuttlecock. While many reserve badminton for the streets during the much-loved Delhi winters, the NCR region houses amazing indoor badminton courts that are definitely worth a game. Especially with indoor air conditioning, professional court lights, and many even open 24/7, you don’t have to rack your brain searching for the perfect spot any longer.
Check out some of our best recommendations for badminton courts in townTake a spa session
This might be a bit on the heavier side of your wallet, but trust us, it is completely worth it. The sweat and stress that you continue to shed throughout the week will come back to thank you after a much-needed relaxing spa day. Moreover, you can book self-care packages included massages, mud baths, exfoliations, facials, and more. You can best that the capital city hosts some of the best spa destinations in the country.
Check out some of our highly recommended spas here.Catch a board game with friends and strangers
With hectic work and a craving for life, we often end up missing out on moments to make new friends. If you are in search of friends and an indoor activity that will keep your brain racking, we have found you the Board Gaming Community in Delhi NCR. And, you don’t even have to wait for a weekend for an event. With locations across Delhi NCR and Faridabad, they host board game meetups every day. Each event an last upto 5 hours without you having to wonder what’s next. Their collection spans over 150+ board games ranging from quick party faves to deep stragy fun, something for every kind of player. Don’t worry, before starting the session, the amazing hosts guide you through the game and a short mixer to meet your fellow players.
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Get fit with a climbing sesh at Boulder Box
If you are still going to the regular gym for your daily workouts, it’s time to shake up the routine a bit. Bringing you the most addictive physical sports, climbing is increasingly Delhi’s new way to get fit. While the hills and rock may be a little far-fetched at the moment, the Boulder Box in Delhi bring syou the most colourful climbing experience with the softest landing. If you have never climbed before, you must know that it is pretty straightforward. And if you still find yourself hesitating, they have a 15-minute introduction to climbing. Moreover, you can actually spend the entire day giving a workout to your body and mind, trying a healthy bite at their cafe or reading the many fiction books in their library.
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Take a cooking class
If you thought you knew how to cook, well, it’s never enough. The handsome art of cooking is not fun, especially if you are creating healthy offerings without the need for spending ₹₹₹ for a basic plate. (Maybe mom was right, we can make it at home). Bringing you the best chefs in the city and experts in the field, NCR offers flexible cooking classes and workshops. Cookly New Delhi offers private half-day sessions hosted by local families with a mix of market tours and hands-on prep. Whereas, if you are looking to cook with seasonal ingredients and ancient grains, The Locavore should be on your radar. But if you are looking to cover street food from across the world, then The Kitchen Workshop should definitely be on your list.
Check out 6 of our favourite cooking classes that are a must for any foodie
Break your stress at the Rage Room
Have you ever been so frustrated that you wanted to break stuff? Well, in the real world, the only thing that would do is break your pockets or have your mom break you. The Rage Room has just the solution. Here, you can break stuff, destroy the pain, heal, bond, and break more stuff without any judgment. Smash your way through relaxation, of course, with a safety suit and goggles on. Breaking stuff has never been safer and more legal. You can choose a 10/20/25/30 minutes session depending on your stress levels. Here, chaos equals joy.
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Catch a play at Kamani Auditorium
Delhi’s cultural scene is always booming, and if you are bored with the same old masala movies in the theatre, it’s time to catch an independent play at one of Delhi’s oldest theatres. Kamani Auditorium has been running since 1971, and the quality of theatre plays never disappoints. Each story is better than the last, with incredible casting, gripping storylines, and a grand stage. Moreover, their calendar is filled with both national and international plays.
Sometimes, they even have free entry to many of their shows.
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Spend a quiet day in a library
Whether you are a reader or not, libraries always have a charm to them. If you are looking for a quiet escape, Delhi has a plethora of libraries where you can soak in the whimsy of the bookshelf, find rare reads, or just spend a quiet day in the comfort of AC away from the city’s hustle. Storing up to 16 lakh books across genres and languages, Delhi Public Library is perhaps the best in the list ( but you have to carry a proof of Delhi residency). The American Library, on the other hand, provides free access to books, audiobooks, and DVDs. If you are into manga and Japanese anime, the Japan Foundation Library is a goldmine. Most of these libraries across the city provide quite affordable membership or even cheap day passes, or free entry.
If you are looking to spend the day roaming around and buying books, check out some of Delhi’s iconic bookstores here.
