Catch Flights + Touristy Feels: 10 Places To See Near Delhi Airport

Bougie, sophisticated yet fun, Delhi's Aerocity is a hub for travellers and leisure seekers wanting to surround themselves with the modern infrastructure, amazing restaurants and bars, and hotels too incase you want to get some rest before your long flights. It also has a few stores in case you want to pick something up during your endless layovers. 

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Ambience Mall offers a lot of international brands under one roof so incase you want to shop for something before you get on your flight or forgot something at home, this is just the place to head! They have brands like Zara, H&M, Sephora, Adidas, Nike, Victoria's Secret and Decathlon to name a few. Apart from these, there are ample of options for dining like Paul, Chilli's, among others as well as Smaaash, Iskate and Fun City to keep you entertained.

DLF CyberHub's home to the nicest cafes, stores for shopping, bars for grabbing a drink or two and just about anything your heart desires before hopping on a plane. They have fast food eateries as well in case you want to enjoy some peace before the Airport frenzy. Additionally, there are salons, gyms and workout studios if you are in the mood for some rejuvenation before being on your flight for long hours. 

Pro-tip: Can't decide where to eat? Check out our list with thirty-five diners you can check out in CyberHub here.

A new shopping and F&B hub that's popping in the Delhi circuit, The Gallery On MG is home to fifty-six leading luxury brands from India and across the globe and some of the nicest cafes to hangout in peace (just what you need before the airport crowds catch your eye). The best part about this place is that it isn't as busy as the other places on this list so it makes travelling for it worth the hassle. 

Consider visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site only if you have a good amount of time to spare since commuting back and forth might take up more than an hour and a half. Qutub Minar in Mehrauli is the tallest brick minaret in the world and one of Delhi's most significant tourist attractions. Ever since the Minar got lights installed, it has become a go-to spot for locals to enjoy the view as the monument is open till 9 PM. While you are at it, grab a bite from one of the swanky restaurants in Ambawatta Complex or witness bougie designer shopping at its peak in the famous designer stores around the Qutub Minar Complex.

LBB-tip: Want to explore Mehrauli at its best? Check out our hood guide here.  

Want to explore a unique spot during longer layovers? The Sulabh International Museum of Toilets in Delhi is run by the Sulabh International, dedicated to the global history of sanitation and toilets. The Museum houses a rare collection of artifacts, pictures and objects detailing the historic evolution of toilets from 2,500 BC. With an extensive display of privies, chamber pots, toilet furniture, bidets and water closets in use from 1145 AD to the modern times, this is one experience you can only find in Delhi! It also has a rare collection of beautiful poems related to toilets and their usage.

India's first art district in Lodhi Colony, with murals by fifty Indian and international artists — Lodhi Art District is popularising street art through large murals painted on the building exteriors. Lodhi Colony, one of the was the last housing estate build by the British, which bears a rich history in Delhi's timeline for its iconic architecture. 

Gurugram's beloved 32nd Avenue is synonymous with Pinterest-y cafes, restaurants and a chill ambience. The place is built really well, with infrastructure that's a cross European and industrial vibe. The place is beautifully lit in the evening time, with fairy lights covering the sky and creating a cosy ambience. It's around half an hour from the airport, but totally worth the visit if you wish to dine at Delhi's famous cafes with laidback vibes.

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