A wasted long weekend is a lost opportunity that can often haunt people (especially if you see tons of people posting about their weekend getaways on Instagram). While venturing out of the city is one of the best ways to celebrate a long weekend, let's be honest, not every long weekend needs to be about airports, road trips, or packed itineraries. Sometimes all you need to do is hit pause, stay in (with friends and family, of course), and just enjoy the limitless possibilities available in Dillwalo ki Dilli. So, if you decide to ditch the crowd this upcoming long weekend (24 January), here's a list of fun things you can do in the city that are low on pressure and high on joy.
Long Weekend In Delhi: 10 Fun Things To Do In The City This Long Weekend
10 Fun Things You Can Do This Long Weekend In Delhi
Plan A Staycation
While a getaway may not be on the cards, you can absolutely book yourself a staycation in Delhi or near Delhi. Who says you need to 'get out' to have fun? There are tons of stunning spots that can give Goa and Jaipur a run for their money. Check out this list for some cool staycation options.
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Workshops Around The Town
A lot of workshops keep happening in and around Delhi, and what better time to catch them than now. (Read: no routine, for the win!). You can check out the India Habitat Centre and its calendar for upcoming workshops for something chill yet stimulating. Plus, there's always good food to motivate you to get here.
LBB Tip: There are tons of events happening in Delhi in January, check out this list.
Binge Watch
You have all the time in the world on a long weekend, and you can spend it binge-watching the shows and movies added to your watchlist. And if you're one of those freaks who have nothing on their watchlist, here's a list of all the new things on OTT this month. Or you can simply rewatch your comfort shows and call it a weekend.
Cafe Hopping
It's hard to keep a track of all the great restaurants and cafes opening up in the city. But on such long weekends of bliss, we've got to catch up. We have curated this list of new in town restaurants and you can check out our Instagram page for more such hidden gems for you to explore on a long weekend. However, be sure to book in advance so you're sure to get a table.
House Parties
If you plan to stay in this long weekend, make it chic. Host a fun house party and invite all your friends and family over. You can do something super lowkey and chill, or go all out and make it a patriotic theme party. We love the idea of a Bollywood theme party, but only patriotic Bollywood movies, so you dress up like Vicky Kaushal from Uri or Alia Bhatt from Raazi.
Embrace the festivities
The long weekend is loooong for a reason: Republic Day, and there's no better time to lean into nostalgia this time. Embrace the festivities and relive your childhood with Parade watching on TV or, better yet, actually going to see it in IRL. Spend the rest of the day watching patriotic movies or tons of Republic Day TV special programmes.
Heritage Walks
If you are a Dilliwala or have stayed in the city long enough to call it home, you know how beautiful it gets during winters. Romanticise the town, its architecture and history with heritage walks this long weekend. There's one 'Raat Ke Afsane' guided Qutub Minar heritage walk happening on the 24 January. You can also explore the Delhi Heritage Walks monthly calendar to see more such tours and walks in Delhi.
Picnic, Gaming zones & Outdoor Activities
If you're still unsure of what to do this long weekend, you can stay outdoors with a few fun things together. Go for a picnic at Lodhi Garden or any of these cool picnic spots in Delhi. Next, head to a gaming zone and challenge your friends to a friendly bowling match, or try your luck at winning arcade games. If you still have some energy left in you, head to a sports complex and play pickleball, tennis or cricket.
Head To Shiva Immersive
After Van Gogh and Da Vinci, a new immersive experience has been taking Delhi by storm — Shiva Immersive at DLF Avenue, Saket. Based on Lord Shiva and his life stories, it was initially planned for a few days in December. Thanks to its popularity, the show has been extended until the end of the month (31 January), and the upcoming long weekend is perfect to visit it. Along with the 360° immersive experience, you can also watch a 10 mins (approx.) VR show that transports you to a Shiva story.
Haveli Dharampura Events
A 200-year-old UNESCO-awarded haveli in the heart of Old Delhi, Haveli Dharampura offers multiple programmes every week. From Kite Flying and High Tea to Dinner & Kathak Evening, there's so much you can do here. What we love about this experience is that we get to do so much cultural stuff without leaving our city. So this weekend, head to Old Delhi to revisit your roots and childhood.
Pro-Tip: If you still wish to head out of the city, here a list of places you can visit in August and a list for all places that are even more beautiful in monsoon.
