The Best Fun Places to Visit in Delhi with Friends – Timings, Ticket Prices, and Attractions

Delhi, the national capital, is always filled with tourists and explorers, regardless of the season. Well, I’m not even remotely amazed by this because why wouldn’t it be? There’s so much to explore here like water parks, Sunder Nursery, and much more. Most people are still unaware of what this teeny tiny city has for them. But now that you are here, let’s walk you through some fun places in Delhi for youngsters that will blow your mind and will certainly make your weekend a memorable one. 

Interesting facts about Delhi

•Delhi and New Delhi are two different places, not one.

•The famous Red Fort in Delhi which is known for its almightiness, used to be white, it was originally made up of limestones, but since it started to wither away, the British painted it with red color to preserve it.

•The Khari Boari Market, established in the 17th century in Delhi, is the largest spice market in Asia.

•Delhi is the only city where all the public transports run on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas).

•Delhi hosted the most expensive commonwealth game in history

You don’t really know a place until you step into it, meet its people, stroll around in its streets, and have a taste of its street foods. And Delhi is certainly known for its exquisite street foods and vast streets. 

Moving on to our extensive list of fun places in Delhi, let’s have a look and know what this largest city in the nation has for us.

Appu Ghar was the very first amusement park in the country, established in 1984. But after it closed a few years ago, Adventure Island, located in Rohini, New Delhi, has certainly taken the best and the most visited amusement parks in Delhi NCR. A super hit park for kids and an adventurous one for the faults, Adventure Island, is a perfect blend for a family Sunday and one of the best places to visit in Delhi with friends. 

It now only has a vast array of adult and kids rides but also has a separate water park to have an excellent gateway from the sweltering Delhi heat. After the fun and adventurous day, you can even stroll around the famous metro walk by the side of Adventure Island. It is undoubtedly a perfect destination for your immediate plan in Delhi. 

• Timings- 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day
• Ticket prices- INR 550 per adult and children- weekdays

INR 600 per adult and children- weekends

• More paid attractions- click art museum, swan boat, aqua bump, and more. 

Another one of the most amusing fun activities in Delhi to experience with friends and family is Paintball. Visit Rockshot Paintball for a fun Americano-style weekend outdoors. In fact, there’s not just one but several places in Delhi for experiencing this exceptional game. 

Shootout Zone, Chhatarpur

Price- INR 500 for 60 paintballs and INR 800 for 100 paintballs.

The Paintball Rocks, Gurgaon

Price- INR 310 for 30 balls

Wanderlust, Saket

Price- INR 400 for 30 balls

Rockshot Paintball, Noida

Price- INR 300 for 30 balls

For the art lover in you, there’s a perfect place that I’m sure you wouldn’t want to miss. Didn’t I already tell you that Delhi always has something for everyone? Whether you are a fun-loving person or a calm and composed one who loves to read books near the warm sea tides, you will get everything in this beautiful city. 

You may feel that museums are passé, but this modern art gallery is definitely not one of them. Not only are the locations here fascinating, but the art that the city has made from its disposals is pretty intriguing too. So if you are looking to visit places in Delhi with friends, this one surely should be on your list.  

• Timings- 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Tuesday-Friday)

and 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday)

• Price- INR 20 for locals and Indians

and INR 500 for foreigners

I think the name says it all. Waste to Wonders is another fun place in Delhi for youngsters where you can relish the seven wonders of the world that are made from waste material. That’s right, no harm to the environment has been caused in the making of these seven astonishing wonders. 

It is indeed one of its kind theme parks in not just India but in the entire world. Click selfies in front of the romantic Eiffel Tower, seek love at the Taj Mahal and well, you can guess the rest. 

• Timings- 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (closed on Monday and on national holidays)
• Price- for adults- INR 50
• For children (3-12 years) – INR 25
• Free for senior citizens

We can visit the cinema in any city and anytime, but have you ever heard of open cinemas? A cinema where you can watch any movie, not the latest one because that’s available everywhere. But the famous ones like the old Bollywood romantic or even comedy ones. They keep on organizing such events for anyone to have a seat and enjoy their favorite movie for a reasonable price. Quite fun, isn’t it? Enjoy your favorite Bollywood movie with your loved one in beautiful weather. 

Although, it is the best place to visit in March month because of the pleasant weather of Delhi during nights. This time will make your movie watching experience much better compared to other times.

• Website- https://sunsetcinemaclub.in/delhi-ncr/events 
• Prices– Starting from INR 500
• Timings– 6:30 PM onwards

We can roam around in the streets of Delhi, have the mesmerizing taste of its street food, visit all of its museums, and whatnot, but can we get a look at it from the extreme top? That must be a surreal experience, wouldn’t it be? Well, you can get that too. One of the best places to visit in Delhi with friends is definitely this one, and one thing I can tell you for sure is that once you get on top of that Ferris wheel to get a view of the whole city, there’s nothing you would regret.

• Nearest metro station- Sarita Vihar metro station
• Price- INR 250 per person and INR 150 for senior citizens. 
• Timings- 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Did you know that there’s a spot in Delhi that is being compared to the famous Hyde Park of London and the Central Park of New York? Something the same as the most famous cities across the globe. Well, then Sunder Nursery should definitely be on your list of fun places in Delhi. Unlike the zoos in Delhi, it has something extraordinary that no one would want to miss. 

For the past few years now, Sunder Nursery is one of the most famous and indeed one of the top picnic spots in Delhi. It actually got its fame after the 2020 pandemic lockdown when people needed a bit of nature when they finally got to get out of their homes. 

Even the tweets say a lot about its popularity. 

• Prices- INR 50 per adult

INR 25 per child 

INR 200 for foreigners

• Timings – summer- 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Winters- 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

• Location- Sundar Nagar 

If you are a Friends fan, I guess you will recognize this image. It’s when Ross takes Rachel on their first date to his museum and they have dinner under the stars. Well, not technically under the stars, but something like that only. 

So how about you too have a date just like this under the stars and have a fun stargazing evening? Nehru Planetarium offers that at a reasonable price. Nehru Planetarium was actually the home of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru which is now turned into a museum sort of to give us a glimpse of his lifestyle and what he was like. 

One part of the planetarium is this universe show where you can be charmed by the stars, planets, and the amazing universe up there. Well, then add it to your list of outing places in Delhi and visit it as soon as you can. 

• Price- INR 60 per person 
• Location- Teen Murti House, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi
• Timings- English shows- 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Hindi shows- 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

• Show duration- 30–35 minutes

There’s just something about a theater’s vibe that no other fun activity in Delhi can present. Yeah, I know cinema is something too but watching these brilliant actors live, telling stories, and feeling each and every scene is just unmatchable. 

In fact, many of these theaters in Delhi date back more than 50–60 years. Some of the best theaters in Delhi are The Little Theater Group Auditorium, Sri Ram Center, Kamani Auditorium, and Akshara Theater. You can easily track their upcoming shows by just following their websites or the TheatreAdda app. 

• Price Range- INR 100-500
• Tip- Try to appreciate the artists performing for you. 

The next stop we have for outing places in Delhi is the famous Akshardham Temple. If you are someone who likes to appreciate the finest structures from around the world, then you should definitely visit Akshardham Temple. 

The temple will educate you about the life of Swaminarayan, to whom the temple is dedicated, and not just with its sculptures, but via various films, and shows as well. In the evenings you can enjoy the famous light and sound show to make your day even better. All this compiled makes this one of the best places to visit in Delhi with friends. 

• Prices- INR 170 for adults

INR 100 for children

INR 125 for senior citizens

• Musical fountain price- INR 80 for adults

INR 50 for children 

Delhi is known for its adventurous days and wild nights, so why not live it to the fullest? Wake up the party animal inside you and visit these crazy nightclubs for crazy and memorable nights with friends. Kitty Su and Privee are two of the most known and famous nightclubs in Delhi and indeed another one of the best fun places in Delhi for youngsters. 

• Estimated price– INR 5000 for two
• Timing- 10:00 PM to 1:30 AM

Privee- 10:00 PM to 4:30 AM 

Another one of the most famous attractions in Delhi. Qutub Minar is nothing but an art. It is a sign of the glorious history of the city. It’s a 240 Ft. tall building built in 1192 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak. The building has 5 stories in total and is built with marble and red sandstone. It also has a staircase where you can get to the top of it, which however has been closed for public use since 1974. 

• Price- INR 30 for Indians

INR 500 for foreigners 

• Location- Mehrauli, New Delhi
• Timings- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Did you know that Indians have the opportunity to view their president’s house and see his/her living? That’s right, Rashtrapati Bhavan is where the President of the country resides. It’s a very enormous property so it might not be possible for anyone to get a full look at it, plus for security purposes, a few sections are available for public access. 

Not just that, if you are visiting the place in the spring season, then you can’t be luckier because, during this time of the year, the place is filled with unique and numerous species of flowers.  

• Price- INR 50
• Timings- 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Weekend)
• Tip- Try to book the tickets prior for a hassle-free experience. 

One of the unique fun activities in Delhi is soap football. I’m pretty sure that we all think of doing something stupid but can’t since we are “adults” now. But we don’t always have to do this “adulting” thing always, do we? 

If you agreed with me, then this one should definitely be on your list of fun places to visit in Delhi. Nestled in the famous DLF mall of Saket, South Delhi. The field here is made of heavy cushioned plastic and covered with diluted soap water. One thing here is for sure, no matter which team or who wins the game, everyone is going to have immeasurable fun and have one of the best days of their lives. 

• Mini slot- 30 minutes, Price- INR 2200
• Regular slot- 1 hour, Price- INR 2600

Are you a mountain lover or a beach? Well, it doesn’t really matter what person you are because Delhi has something for everyone. So if you are more of a mountain person who loves snow, skiing, snow fighting, and literally everything about snow, then Ski India is the place for you. Another one of the most loved and fun places in Delhi for youngsters is Ski India located in the Mall of India. 

Enjoy activities like-

• Ice skating
• Snow dancing
• Snow playing
• Snowboarding
• Snow sledding, and
• Ice sliding

• Slots- 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:15 PM, 4:15 PM, 6:15 PM, 8:15 PM
• Price- INR 749 per adult

Another thing that Delhi has been getting famous for a while now is its famous and innumerable cafés. There are just so many of them, and the best part is each one of them is unique in its own pattern. But how about a café with the perfect view of the beautiful Qutub? Well, I think that it would be just perfect. 

Dramz café is one such café near the Qutub Minar where you can enjoy finger-licking food and the astonishing view of Qutub. This multi-cuisine café has everything. Drinks? Check. Snacks? Check. Main-course? Check. Cocktails, mocktails, and whatnot. 

• Timings– 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM
• Estimated cost– INR 2800 for two
• Facebook page– https://www.facebook.com/Dramzdelhi 

And that was all for now. Well, there’s much more to explore in Delhi NCR. and not just Delhi but on the outskirts of it too like most of the lake cities of India are situated around Delhi only.