A Day In Delhi's Life

Delhi, better known as Dilli, is the most developed and highly equipped Union Territory of the Indian subcontinent. The presence of the capital city of India, New Delhi, within its circumference plays a vital role in the continuous increment of its stature which started way back in 1911. The city has an almost chronologically viable explanation for its name which goes in accordance to the fact that it is situated in the heart of the nation. A day in Delhi, ironically, is not enough to accumulate all the experiences and vibes of emotions that a standard day consisting of a twenty hours cycle provides. There are a zillion numbers of permutations and combinations facilitating the quest of realizing the best way to spend a day in Delhi’s life thus providing the people residing here uncountable ways to escape from the monotonous daily routine and get recharged for the upcoming weekdays. Here’s a guide to spend a ‘free’ Day in Delhi’s Life:

Surya Namashkar

Mornings in Delhi are quite similar round the weather clock when citizens belonging to a diverse  cast ,creed and economic back ground swarm out on the roads appreciating the best ever boon provided by the almighty, the sunrise. There is an essence of serenity outdoing all the negativity in the air, faces glisten with smile just like the hue drops on the grasses. They say that laughter is the best medicine to cure the atrocities of a living being and the oldies here have taken this statement in consideration at a large extent as every morning the lush green parks spread across the city are subjected to their high decibel laughter sessions. You might as well get freaked out by a crowd lying unconscious in the middle of some ground  but take a closer look and you find out it’s the Shavasana,  a Yoga posture, being practised by the ladies who just went fans to Baba Ramdev. The youngsters, although, follow the primitive ways of sweating it out by the means of jogging and cycling. Everyone here has to stay in shape so that they are able wear the clothes they just bought from Sarojini!

So shake off the overpowering slumber, put on your running shoes and join the health conscious people of Delhi. Anything you want to start your day with is the essence of the moist ground along with the cold breeze purifying every single inch of your inner self.

Lodhi Gardens Delhi

Lodhi Gardens, one of the most spectacular creations of Sikander Lodhi’s architectural regime, consists of beautiful monuments and is considered to have a rejuvenating ambience best suited for a morning walk. If you are a cycling enthusiast and want keep on burning that extra fat along with stamina generation, then you can become a part of the Delhi Cycling Club which has over 2100 members till date.

When the Sun Goes Higher

By the time you had the home made cholle bhature its already past twelve and a free afternoon in Delhi should be devoted to shopping and nothing else. Shopping might give earning halves of the family sort of a semi heart attack but Dilwalo ki Dilli takes good care of money issues quite efficiently. The street markets of Sarojini Nagar, Palika Bazaar, Lajpat Nagar and Delhi Haat are the best options you need to land at. Sarojini Nagar provides the all-round opportunity of buying items ranging from Footwear to Clothes, Electronic items, Carry Bags and what not. Lajpat Nagar and Delhi Haat on the other hand, prove to be a bit more feminist as the shops here specialise in ladies clothing and accessories. Delhi Haat is equally famous for the sales of handicrafts and splendid paintings which can be bought at an affordable price. These markets unbelievably have a long list of the cheapest yet long lasting products but on a certain condition of you being a good negotiator. The unending stretch of street food stalls of the sizzling Momos and Bumbaia Chat (read Mumbai) make you physically equipped enough to scan every shop present in the market and if you’re looking for something peculiar to eat then you might want to rush to Khan Market where Khan Chacha is awaiting you with his famous kebabs . Once done with the being the Alexander of street shop invasion you can visit Indian Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodi Road which has a continuous inflow of various exhibitions and cultural performances; a great way to spend the late afternoon with your better half and kids.

Shopping At Delhi Haat

Better take your wife along while shopping; she knows this business better than anyone else does.

Kahi Door Jab Din Dhal Jae

The temperature begins to sober when the sun subsides after completion of its days’ work. The young race of the city comes to life as if zombies escaping out of an apocalypse. The Evenings are the peak hours for the teenagers when they let loose from their educational responsibilities as well as off the social networking websites and socialize for real. The high end “check-ins” at Starbucks, Connaught Place or the Café Coffee Day at the Hauz Khas Village road have become a decisive benchmarks in the new age of hangouts. You can find college students, mostly from the Delhi University, roaming around adding chapters to their found love stories or jamming with some crazy pals in front of the setting sun.

While the future of the nation is busy playing their favorite tune in the premises of the Hauz Khas Village, the older theists can visit their respective praying grounds here in Delhi. The Birla Mandir and the Akshardham Mandir are hubs for devotees who come from all various parts of the nation to accumulate blessings from the almighty they believe in. The Jama Masjid which owns a spellbinding appearance happens to be the Largest Mosque in India and tends to occupy a whopping number of 25,000 devotees at a time. The Bangla Sahib Gurdwara situated at a prime location in Connaught Place is famous among Sikhs who tend to attain an unpara amount of self-contentment while inside the establishment. Those who don’t believe in idols and are in the pursuit of a peaceful self-realisation session, they can step to the doors of the Lotus Temple which is best suited when it comes to making truce with one’s self. The monument depicts the shape of a lotus and looks breathtakingly beautiful when the lights fade-out. 

If you’re a travel enthusiast, then thank the Mughals and Sir Edwin Lutyens who have left so much for you to wander about. The trio of the Laal Quila or The Red Fort, the Qutub Minar and the Hyumayun’s Tomb are spectacular examples of the rich and eloquent Mughal Architecture. Each of these monuments is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites which has numerous sagas and unbelievable facts embarked in it. The Lutyens’ Delhi comprises of those buildings which have now become home for political as economic advancements. The Rashtrapati Bhawan and the Parliament of India exhibit the touch of high prolific and elegant British Architecture and share the neighbourhood by an equally revered monument i.e. the India Gate which was built in the memory of Indian Soldiers who lost their lives in the World War II. Laying eyes on each of these buildings as well the surroundings leaves your heart and soul filled with an overwhelming feeling of pride and increases the level of affection towards the country.

It is to be noted that every city has some or the other entity which is considered to be as famous but there would be a niche of elements of exception here, in Delhi, which can’t be quoted as famous. The epicentre of famous attributes emerges from the unplanned territory of Old Delhi and travels till the well maintained city of New Delhi which every Delhiite has visited irrespective of the distance to be commuted. The trail goes on and almost every portion of the city consists of “famous” of everything and anything. A post evening dinner at Karim’s, Chandani Chauk is highly recommended as the restaurant is serving deliciousness to its consumers since the time when Mughals were still in power.

Raat Baaki, Baat Baaki

The clock ticks nine but your instincts aren’t in sync with the notion of going back home? Well that ensures that your zeal to live life to its fullest is still intact in your veins. New Delhi has various addaas where you can storm in and enjoy the night by breaking a leg or clinging glasses of prosperity. Check-in to Dublin, ITC Maurya or the F-Bar, The Ashok Hotel which serve you the best music, food and ambience. The Q’BA in Connaught Place is also known for its mesmerising atmosphere and remarkable diversity of cuisines. Want to have a laid back conversation with close buddies along with some typical rock music playing in the background? Hard Rock Café, in DLF Mall, Saket is one place you would not want to miss. The interiors are outstanding in terms of a music lover‘s interest as they provide you with innumerable topic on music to discuss about and but of course the songs, each of them, rejoiced classics. Although, Hard Rock Café might be a bit expensive for youngsters who just became legal, My Bar in Connaught Place and Paharganj, is a reasonable alternative which happens to embark more or less the similar vibes of Rock-n-Roll.

Indian Ocean at Hard Rock Café, Saket, New Delhi

Be a safe and responsible citizen, make sure you don’t drink and drive.

All of it, in a single Day?

Answer to this question might not have been viable or even a subject to argumentation if asked almost a decade ago, but since the known existence of Metro Rail services, the face of this city has evolved at a very high ratio. Metro hasn’t just localised the city but has also provided the people with an incomparable freedom of commuting as many landmarks in a single day, which in fact was a hideous task to perform in before times. So the doors will open on the left, please mind the gap and de-board to explore yours and everyone’s own city of mighty hearts, Delhi.

By: Aditya Dubey

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