8 Very Delhi Things We Cannot Wait To Do Without Any Fear Of The Pandemic

Let’s admit it, folks, life has changed ever since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the globe. Yep, whether it was relishing tangy and spicy gol-gappas from any corner of the city or just travelling in the Delhi Metro, life in the city has somehow come to a halt. So, while we were sitting by the window reminiscing about old times, we thought about making a list of very Delhi things that we can’t wait to do without any fear of the pandemic. So, let’s dive right into the list!  

1. Dig Into The Yummy Street Food 

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We simply love digging into those lip-smacking and mouth-watering street food, don’t we? Delhi has several small time stalls and shops dotted across the city where you can find top-notch street delicacies that will hypnotise you into their magic. This should probably be the foremost thing that we do once we decide to step out after the pandemic is over and without having to constantly be cautious. Don’t forget to include Kamla Nagar for the filling plates of chole bhature, South Ex for lip-smacking plates of bhelpuri, Vikaspuri for creamy malai chaap and Kulle Ki Chaat In Chawri Bazaar, to name a few locations. So hurry and jot them down. 

 2. Travel In The Metro

Now, we know that the Delhi Metro Rail network is still operational. But hey, we’re talking about a time before March 2020, when we could step into the station without constantly worrying or having to look over our backs! It’s truly the lifeline of the city as to whether it’s going & coming back from college or office, we never realised how much we were taking it for granted. We can’t wait for a day in the near future when we step into the coach without dreading it and it’s filled with people twittering gossip sessions with friends. 

3. Take Those Spontaneous Long Drives To Murthal

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This would sound like an ah-mazing getaway and a perfect way to spend our Sundays. At the end of the trip, one would drop-by one of the dhabas for piping-hot paratha topped with melted white butter. But this is not the case anymore, as the surging cases have hampered our plans and made us wary of stepping into these dhabas for a meal, however tempting it may sound. We can’t wait to play our favourite songs during long drives to Murthal and then stuff our faces with those heavenly paranthas without any care in the world! 

4. Stroll Around In CP 

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Connaught Place AKA C.P. is located in the very heart of Delhi. Most probably a typical Delhiite will be found right here if they have no set plans for the day. It’s a one-stop destination for shopping, food, partying and just lazying around while gossiping with our buddies. But since the COVID-19 struck the city, this place has lost its chirpiness. We can’t wait for a day when we get back to these buzzing lanes without any fear of the sickness, while we take a stroll around the white-washed buildings.

5. Spend The Entire Day Shopping Away In Malls/ Markets 

Let’s just admit it, dear shopaholics, there’s nothing that beats a day filled with walking around shops, and indulging in some good old retail therapy. Saadi Dilli has several markets, shopping complexes and malls where one will be spoilt for choice. But we crave for a time when we won’t have to go crazy scrubbing our hands with sanitizer every time we touched some clothes. Yes, we have the option for online shopping but truth be told, ‘woh feel nahi aati’! Remember how we used to complain about those crowded places? Yep, we will definitely visit those markets once the pandemic is over because honestly? We can’t wait to experience busy markets without panicking about an unseen virus once again! 

6. Enjoy Bowling, Paintballing And Gaming Sessions With The Squad 

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A typical kickass weekend mostly entailed hanging out with the squad while we undertook some amazing activities. And we truly miss those carefree days when we’d meet up on the agreed spot and then just roll with the day while playing a round of bowling, paintball or maybe even ice-skating. Chalking out on those quick bites while challenging our friends to match our record score was something we truly cherished. We can’t wait to visit these gaming places such as Pitstop Brewpub Bowling & More, Glued Reloaded and more once again after the pandemic gets over when they reopen again! 

7. Dance The Night Away At All The Happening Clubs

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Dragonfly and Dear Donna are just two examples of some of the hottest party places in the town. Dancing to the beats of those LIT Punjabi songs and basically all the top chartbusters under dim lights is something we cannot forget. We long to hit the clubs again, while we lose ourselves to the songs, dancing without any care of the world.  We are definitely going to hit these places with our friends or maybe even family after this pandemic gets over. Right, folks?  

8. Pig Out At Delhi's Awesome Food Festivals Once Again!

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Delhi is the hub of some of the coolest festivals. We can’t help but miss dropping by popular food festivals like Horn OK Please or even shopping fiesta like Boho Bazaar. We totally miss the high of dressing up and landing up at these lively events where we would watch some of the most popular faces perform live while chomping down on delish food! Once things get back to normal and these events can be held again, we’re definitely going to add these to our to-visit list once again!

So, what do you miss the most about the good ol’ days?