Delhi Beyond the Usual: Quirky and Off-Beat Adventures Await

Delhi, the capital city of India, is a hub of wonders. You can witness the city’s rich history and heritage in the architectural structures still standing. If you do not visit the sites, then you can have a taste of the city’s cultural superiority from the markets and food shops that have been around for ages. This is why these iconic spots attract tourists from around the world. If you’ve been to Delhi, you must be familiar with the common places to visit here like Qutub Minar, India Gate, Lodhi Garden, Sarojini Market, and others. But did you know, there’s an entire hidden side to Delhi? Delhi offers various activities and quirky places, which can make your day entertaining. These off-beat experiences in Delhi will fill your day with endless fun and show you the city’s quirky side.

1Fun skating session at iSkate

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Skating on frozen lakes is something you can’t imagine in Delhi due to the temperature. To bring ice skating to Delhi’s people and tourists, Roseate started iSkate back in 2011. This ice rink covers an area of 15,000 sq ft, making it India’s largest all-weather indoor ice skating rink. Up to 150 skaters can enjoy ice skating here at once.

Other than skating, Rosated, the cafe and pastry shop here, is perfect for a cup of coffee or a hot chocolate with a slice of cake. For the workaholics, there’s a co-working space, Upstage, where you can stay productive.

You can capture memories of this unique Delhi destination with the help of an in-house photographer. For souvenirs, check out iSkate’s shop on campus, offering t-shirts, skates, and more. You can store your belongings in the lockers available here. For kids, iSkate provides cute penguin partners that act as emotional support friends during skating sessions.

To find out about the package, rules, and regulations, visit the official website.

Location: Ambience Mall, NH-8, Gurugram

Timings: Open Mon-Sun, 12 – 10 pm

2Dine in the sky with Fly Dining

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Do you ever think about dining while levitating a good distance from the land? Aside from flying in airplanes, levitating is not something that you do every day. So, Fly Dining is here to help you experience that. Here, skilled chefs serve culinary delights from various cuisines around the world. When elevated, you can take in the scenic beauty of the Yamuna River, its surrounding landscapes, and the city’s skyline.

The photographers here capture your unique dining experience to create lasting memories. This restaurant is such a fun and unusual thing to do in Delhi-NCR that there’s a waitlist here. To know more about the prices, visit their website.

Location: Gardens Galleria Mall, Noida

Timings: Open Mon-Sun, 12 – 11 pm

3Mirages and more at the Museum of Illusions

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If you are looking for cool things to do in Delhi, then don’t forget to visit the Museum of Illusions. As the name suggests, this museum is filled with different types of illusions that are great for a unique sensory experience. These illusions teach visitors about how the brain perceives things, different scientific phenomena, and more. When you enter this center, you will find a separate room with games and puzzles that you play with for hours. A few illusion-based acts available in the museum are the Upside Down Room, Infinity Room, and Vortex Tunnel.

This museum offers a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages. You can bring your camera to capture the memories from this hidden gem in Delhi.

Location: Inner Circle Connaught Place

Timings: Monday – Sunday – 10:00 am – 09:00 pm

4Travel the world at Waste to Wonder Park

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Getting to see all the wonders of the world is not something that all of us can achieve. The mere fact that all these monuments are located in different parts of the world is what holds us back. But what if you could see them all in one place? It may sound impossible, but not anymore. The Waste to Wonder Park has made that possible. This underrated place in Delhi is known for creating the replicas of seven wonders of the world and they are sustainable, as the replicas are made out of metal waste.

The structures built here include: 

– Colosseum at 15 ft

– Great Pyramid at 18 ft

– Taj Mahal at 20 ft

– Leaning Tower of Pisa at 25 ft

– Christ the Redeemer at 25 ft

– Statue of Liberty at 30 ft

– Eiffel Tower at 60 ft

Here are the ticket prices for this park:

– Kids aged 3-12 years – ₹25

– Adults – ₹50

– Municipality school students, kids below 3 years of age, senior citizens – Free

Location: Ganga Vihar

Timings: Open Tues to Sun – 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

5Get to know Ghalib at the Ghalib Museum

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If you are a fan of Urdu poetry, chances are you are a fan of Mirza Ghalib too. Ghalib, a beloved Urdu poet of the 18th century, lived in Delhi and Delhi lived in him. His love for Delhi is evident in the numerous poems he penned, inspired by the city. His home, now known as the Mirza Ghalib Museum, is one place you can visit for a unique cultural experience in Delhi.

Ghalib Academy operates this museum, which stands adjacent to his tomb, and holds numerous belongings of the poet, including pictures of the home, his outfits, and more. When you visit, you can find some of the pieces from the old days displayed here, like stamps, seals, and handwritten notes. The walls of his home adorn paintings by famous artists like Anis Farooqi. As you wander its halls, don’t miss the calligraphy and artworks based on Ghalib’s works displayed here.

Location: Nizamuddin West

Timings: Open Mon to Sat – 11 am to 6 pm

So take your pick! Whether you choose an uncommon experience like skating in an ice rink or go for one of the lesser-known attractions of Delhi like the park filled with the world’s seven wonders, you will see a side of the city that you have never seen before. To stay up to date about the fun and unique activities throughout India, stay connected with Things2do.