What do you do on the weekend?

Dan77 · Mar 10th, 2009, 11:16

Hello everyone. I'm thinking of moving to Delhi and wanted to get a feel for how people spend their spare time. Everyone's different of course but if you could give a few examples of what you do to relax or have fun when you're not working it would be most appreciated. I'm wondering how I would spend my spare time after I've seen the obvious tourist sights. I'm in my early 30s and don't have kids yet. Many thanks.

Vikas Thakur · Mar 17th, 2009, 21:56

Only 3 words for me on weekends: Beers, Long drives and Movies. :-)

Khans · Mar 18th, 2009, 14:09

Sleep, dinner with friends.

rajee87 · Mar 18th, 2009, 14:21

rest, rest & more rest

mojogirl · Mar 18th, 2009, 14:23

Movies, Rides, & Loots of SLEEP

shashank.aggarwal · Mar 18th, 2009, 15:48

depends on what you did back home. If you can share that, we can help you with 'what to do here?'.

Dan77 · Mar 22nd, 2009, 12:05

Thanks for your replies everyone. Sleep, beer and movies sound pretty good. Right now I'm living in Tokyo so I like to explore different parts of the city, eat good food, go to the park, read a book, see a movie or head to the mountains for the weekend. It seems like there's plenty to do in Delhi anyway. Maybe see you there for a beer soon. Cheers

LilBoy BigTown · Mar 22nd, 2009, 12:20

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Originally Posted by Dan77

Thanks for your replies everyone. Sleep, beer and movies sound pretty good. Right now I'm living in Tokyo so I like to explore different parts of the city, eat good food, go to the park, read a book, see a movie or head to the mountains for the weekend. It seems like there's plenty to do in Delhi anyway. Maybe see you there for a beer soon. Cheers

You should be able to do all of that, and more in Delhi.

jyotirmoy · Mar 22nd, 2009, 12:32

Delhi has every thing for every one. If you are interested in history Delhi has over 150 historical monuments, if you are in to nature there are lovely green parks, if you are in to music and cultural activities you will find some thing happening some where almost every day.... and talking of food you will be amazed at the varities available. Mountains are just a short hop from Delhi.

Amalfi · Mar 22nd, 2009, 13:08

I am ashamed to say that Mall hopping is currently the favourite past time for most of us Delhities (especially during the hot summers). However , you can do most everything you can do in Tokyo ( Even eat Sushi ). Also , note that Delhi has more old monuments than Rome . You can spend a lifetime exploring them (especially in the winters) and is a short haul to hordes of nice places in Rajasthan. And Delhi is the gateway to the Mighty Himalaya mountains.

Parks in Delhi - Lodhi gardens , Buddha Jayanti park , Mughal Gardens , Jamali Kamali , Zoo

Markets ( To explore ) - Connaught Place , Dilli Haat , Khan Market ,Hauz Khas village , South Extension.

Malls - There are atleast 50 malls in the National Capital Region ie; Delhi and it's suburbs. Most malls have Multiplexes , Food courts , Dine-in restaurants, Book Stores , Cafes/Coffee shops , Fast food chains, Hyper markets and Departmental Stores besides the usual shops for Apparel / Shoes /Watches etc. The better ones also have Night clubs /Pubs.

Mountains - Delhi is the pit stop for the Himalayas . Nainital , Mussorie , Dharamshala , Shimla , Manali, Rishikesh . All of them are weekend getaways for Delhities. Easily driveable.

Eating Joints - Delhi is the food capital of India.

Hope you are now convinced about coming to Delhi .

delhiwala · Mar 23rd, 2009, 04:59

Manali ? I've never heard anybody going to Manali on a weekend. It's a 14 Hrs. run to Manali from Delhi.

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Originally Posted by Amalfi

Mountains - Delhi is the pit stop for the Himalayas . Nainital , Mussorie , Dharamshala , Shimla , Manali, Rishikesh . All of them are weekend getaways for Delhities. Easily driveable.

puchoo · Mar 23rd, 2009, 12:47

nothing like going out for brunch during the winters....during the summer home and beer make a good option....

yeayea420 · Apr 7th, 2009, 04:10

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Originally Posted by Vikas Thakur

Only 3 words for me on weekends: Beers, Long drives and Movies. :-)

not to be picky (well to be picky) but thats actually 4 words, if you dont include the and. But honestly, that sounds heavenly, i will replace the beers with cognac

Mar 10th, 2009, 11:16	#1
Dan77 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tokyo Posts: 2	What do you do on the weekend? Hello everyone. I'm thinking of moving to Delhi and wanted to get a feel for how people spend their spare time. Everyone's different of course but if you could give a few examples of what you do to relax or have fun when you're not working it would be most appreciated. I'm wondering how I would spend my spare time after I've seen the obvious tourist sights. I'm in my early 30s and don't have kids yet. Many thanks.

Mar 17th, 2009, 21:56	#2
Vikas Thakur The king of good times.. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Apple Country Posts: 32	Only 3 words for me on weekends: Beers, Long drives and Movies. :-) __________________ "I shall be telling this with a sigh somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." -- Robert Fros

Mar 18th, 2009, 14:23	#5
mojogirl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 337	Movies, Rides, & Loots of SLEEP __________________ vidyam cavidyam ca yastadvedobhayam saha \| avidyaya mrtyum tirtva vidyaya'mrtamasnute \|\| Meaning: One who knows the correct knowledge, and also criticizes false knowledge, for him, by criticism of false knowledge (which causes suffering), he overcomes suffering, and by practice of correct knowledge (which causes enjoyment), he obtains mukti.

Mar 18th, 2009, 15:48	#6
shashank.aggarwal The Fortunate One Join Date: May 2007 Location: Road Posts: 6,820	depends on what you did back home. If you can share that, we can help you with 'what to do here?'. __________________ Spineless Travelogue - Around India

Mar 22nd, 2009, 12:05	#7
Dan77 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tokyo Posts: 2	Thanks Thanks for your replies everyone. Sleep, beer and movies sound pretty good. Right now I'm living in Tokyo so I like to explore different parts of the city, eat good food, go to the park, read a book, see a movie or head to the mountains for the weekend. It seems like there's plenty to do in Delhi anyway. Maybe see you there for a beer soon. Cheers

Mar 18th, 2009, 14:09	#3
Khans Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delhi/Aligarh/Gaya Posts: 118	Sleep, dinner with friends.

Mar 18th, 2009, 14:21	#4
rajee87 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new delhi Posts: 30	rest, rest & more rest

Mar 22nd, 2009, 12:32	#9
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Delhi has every thing for every one. If you are interested in history Delhi has over 150 historical monuments, if you are in to nature there are lovely green parks, if you are in to music and cultural activities you will find some thing happening some where almost every day.... and talking of food you will be amazed at the varities available. Mountains are just a short hop from Delhi. Last edited by jyotirmoy : Mar 22nd, 2009 at 12:32. Reason: grammer

Mar 22nd, 2009, 13:08	#10
Amalfi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 208	I am ashamed to say that Mall hopping is currently the favourite past time for most of us Delhities (especially during the hot summers). However , you can do most everything you can do in Tokyo ( Even eat Sushi ). Also , note that Delhi has more old monuments than Rome . You can spend a lifetime exploring them (especially in the winters) and is a short haul to hordes of nice places in Rajasthan. And Delhi is the gateway to the Mighty Himalaya mountains. Parks in Delhi - Lodhi gardens , Buddha Jayanti park , Mughal Gardens , Jamali Kamali , Zoo Markets ( To explore ) - Connaught Place , Dilli Haat , Khan Market ,Hauz Khas village , South Extension. Malls - There are atleast 50 malls in the National Capital Region ie; Delhi and it's suburbs. Most malls have Multiplexes , Food courts , Dine-in restaurants, Book Stores , Cafes/Coffee shops , Fast food chains, Hyper markets and Departmental Stores besides the usual shops for Apparel / Shoes /Watches etc. The better ones also have Night clubs /Pubs. Mountains - Delhi is the pit stop for the Himalayas . Nainital , Mussorie , Dharamshala , Shimla , Manali, Rishikesh . All of them are weekend getaways for Delhities. Easily driveable. Eating Joints - Delhi is the food capital of India. Hope you are now convinced about coming to Delhi .

Mar 23rd, 2009, 12:47	#12
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 5,411	nothing like going out for brunch during the winters....during the summer home and beer make a good option.... __________________ Cheers! Indiamike Mod team............ puchoo.wordpress.com

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