How To Spend Valentine's Day In Delhi

“You gave me a forever within the numbered days, and I’m grateful.” —John Green. We can’t choose love, love chooses us. And when it does, it is wiser to accept it. It is equally wise to plan your Valentine's Day well ahead in advance and try to add a slice of everything that your city has to offer! Here’s a small guide to help you plan your day.

In The Morning:

 

Option A: Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the India Habitat Centre’s The All American Diner. Picture this: it’s foggy and cold outside and someone brings you some piping-hot pancakes or a pot of gooey chocolate and waffles or a plate of rich, creamy pasta to make you feel special. Falling in love already, aren’t you? Option B: How about a not-so-mainstream Valentine's Day? Watch a play. The famous FICCI Auditorium, Shri Ram Centre and Kamani Auditorium – one of them must be staging a play of your choice. Get your dose of dramas, comedies and everything in between! Option C: Lose yourself to shopping and collect souvenirs from the Central Cottage Industry Emporium. Or you might want to visit Dilli Haat, your one-stop shop for exquisite handicraft items and gourmet delights.

During The Afternoon:

 

Option A: Take a trip out to the narrow bylanes of Old Delhi and feel like you’ve wandered somewhere medieval. There is no dearth of steller Restaurants in Delhi but nothing really beats a classic non-veg meal at Karim’s or Al-Jawahar, popular for their roasted meat kebabs. Option B: A saunter around Lutyen’s Delhi is like a voyage back into the days of the Raj, with buildings of polished craftsmanship and perfectly symmetrical gardens on both sides of the lane. Take a stroll here at dusk, hold hands and watch the sun go down the horizon. Option C: Chocolate, marshmallows and cookies, these things help people fall in love or that’s what I believe. Spoil each other at the Wenger’s Bakery in Connaught Place as the evening approaches.

After Sunset:

 

Option A: It is good to remember that all we need is love but an expressive dinner now and then, doesn’t hurt! Chow down on the scrumptious Kabab-e-Bahar or Badshahi Kofta at United Coffee House amidst the polished walls hung with chandeliers and work of art. And sip your favourite wine, with your favourite person. Option B: The SDA market opposite IIT Delhi is a perfect place for laid-back bookshop browsing and hanging out for a post-dinner coffee at Barista or Costa Coffee before you head out for a mid-night party. Option C: It stands to reason why Hauz Khas Village is the mecca for the party-goers. Set against crumbling Mughal tombs and buzzing with fashion boutiques and eclectic pubs, your day will be incomplete without an HKV stopover. Swing by the Imperfecto Bar or Raasta and dance the night away!

Finally, echoing what Maya Angelou said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Spread love and let us know if somebody made you feel special this Valentine's Day! Looking for some more inspiration this Valentine's Day? Then Click Here.