The beauty of Delhi being a city full of rich cultural heritage is that every street has a story to tell. You can explore its marvels by simply walking around the neighbourhoods or booking an autorickshaw. Stroll through the bustling markets of Chandni Chowk, visit the majestic Red Fort, or marvel at the India Gate. Each corner of Delhi tells a story, from the historic Qutub Minar to the serene Lotus Temple. The city is dotted with gardens, museums, and ancient monuments, offering countless places to visit.
Hence, when a woman named Yukti claimed that Delhi is boring because there are no water bodies, trails, hikes and places to stroll around, people living in Delhi took offence. Because there is so much more to Delhi than just the food.
Delhi is so boring. (Most Indian cities maybe?)
There’s no actual water bodies, no trails, no hikes, no nice safe walks, no scenic places to stroll along
Eating is all you can do. That is literally the only activity in Delhi
if you disagree, change my mind
— yukti (@yukteaX) May 17, 2024
Responding to the post, several people online listed all the fun things that one can do in and around Delhi. Instead of hikes, one can go to heritage, history and nature walks. There are incredible monuments to visit, markets to shop from, street food to eat and what not! Have a look:
There are trails to do if not hiking. There are history walks, nature walks & also heritage walks being organised in day/night and they are safe. You can check BookMyShow for bookings.
There are many scenic place, if you have explorer in you and if you have good walking shoes.— Piyush Chaturvedi (@mr_chaturvedi9) May 18, 2024
Kartavya path. Ashoka Road, shanti path great places to stroll. There are hikes around beautiful DDA Park in Lado Sarai. Hauz khas – water body, some bird sanctuaries next to river in east Delhi. Lodhi garden, sundar nursery.
Delhi has a lot, you seem focussed on eating 😄
— Mæ (@munk3y23) May 18, 2024
You cant go to Shimla and look for a beach.
Delhi is known for its history and architecture . Come here to take a walk through what makes us US. Mughal marvels to freedom struggle chronicles, you will see our evolution as a country here.
— Shaani Nani (@shaaninani) May 18, 2024
Delhi isn’t boring! Explore Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Tilpath Valley, Yamuna Biodiversity Park, Jahanpanah Forest, Sanjay Van, Aravalli Biodiversity Park, and Neela Hauz.
Nature awaits beyond the city buzz! 🌳🌿 #ExploreDelhi #NatureLovers
— Puneet Siinghal (@puneetsinghal22) May 18, 2024
no actual water bodies: Yamuna River
no trails or hikes: Lodhi Garden & Hauz Khas
no scenic places: India GateDelhi has a lot of issues, but none of those mentioned by you.
If you’re new to Delhi, start walking around.
— Shashank Shekhar Jha (@shashank_ssj) May 18, 2024
Aise kaise?
Have you seen the temples here?Akshardham hoke aao mind blow hojayega ❤️
Qutub Minar ke aas paas hoke aao, 8/8:30 ka light show dekh ke aao.
Lodhi Garden hoke aao 🪴
Sarojini ki sasti shopping karke aao
Rajiv Chowk metro station andar se discover karo…
— Kabir Grover (@thekabirgrover) May 18, 2024
This is from delhi. U can clearly see a water body, trail, nice safe walk as well as scenic. Plz thoda search karne ki kasht kia karo delhi has everything u r looking for. Tomorrow is sunday come n see for yourself u can thank me later 🙂 @yukteaX @aaraynsh pic.twitter.com/rmieBrrSAd
— Vivek (@proudpahadii) May 18, 2024
Disagree
Water bodies – purana kila lake boating, model town naini lake, rajghat lake with lots of ducks, some water bodies in North campus ridge
Trails and hikes – North campus ridge, south campus ridge, tughlalabad fort
Nice safe walks – all gated colonies have safe walks,…
— Vineet Bhatia (@investor_vineet) May 18, 2024
Try visiting sunder nursery, lodhi gardens, nehru park, deer park ffs.
Lol, no water bodies or things to do.
I believe there is a national gallery of modern art, the kiran nadar museum, multiple theaters on copernicus marg, siri fort auditorium and sports complex, multiple…— Marendra Nodi (@palltu) May 18, 2024
delhi is so rich with history, art museums, politically influenced places with stories to tell, lush green gardens and so much more
— krisha (@stonksqween) May 18, 2024
Tell me you have never been to Delhi without telling you have never been to Delhi. Purana kila is large enough for you to do a nice walk time. Lodhi Garden, Lutyens, CP diplomatic area, Haus Khaz mein, Deer park, Garden of senses bhai sab kuch toh hai….
— NCRGojo (@NCRGOJO) May 18, 2024
Whether you wander on foot or take a ride in a colourful autorickshaw, Delhi’s charm is sure to captivate you.