Beat the Heat, Not Fun. Check Out These Cool AF Summer Activities That Don’t Involve Melting In Sun

Not all heroes wear sunscreen, some just find smarter ways to dodge the burn. If your idea of summer fun doesn’t include sweating through your clothes or battling the sun, this list is your escape plan. We’ve rounded up the coolest (literally) activities that bring the thrill, the chill, and zero tan lines. Let the heat do its thing outside because you’ve got better plans with our list of 17 things to do this summer without burning in the sun.

1. Aqua Board Yoga

Balance meets splash zone at Aqua Board Yoga. Strike a pose while floating, wobble is very part of the game. Perfect for summer because staying cool while working on your posture is the ultimate win! 

Where | Sector 48, Gurgaon

2. Mini Golf Madness

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Putt like a pro or hilariously miss, either way, fun’s guaranteed. Tiny clubs, big laughs, aesthetic golf matts and way too many “just one more shot” moments. Ideal for summer since it's an indoor club. Yeah, you read that right, no more “I can’t come because it’s too hot outside” excuses!

Where |  CO 10 & SCO 11, Golf Avenue 42, Golf Course Road, Sector 42, Gurgaon
Check Out Their Insta | https://www.instagram.com/minigolfmadness/

3. Splash It

Were you a fan of Art Attack as a kid? If yes, this one’s a technicolour upgrade with way more splash and chaos. Toss paint, drench your squad, and walk out looking like a masterpiece in motion. No better season to get drenched in colour and call it art therapy.

Where | Saket & Gurgaon
Check Out Their Insta | https://www.instagram.com/letsplashit/

4. Climb Central

Climbing walls, dodging the sunburn, and flexing those muscles in air conditioning is the real deal. This indoor climbing haven lets you level up your strength without melting in the sun. Perfect for when you want adrenaline without the SPF 50 struggle.

Where | Near Metro Pillar 173, Global Avenue, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Aya Nagar
Check Out Their Insta | https://www.instagram.com/climbcentraldelhi/

5. Go Rug Yourself

Unleash your inner DIY diva and punch your stress into yarn. This rug-making spot lets you tuft, trim, and bring your wildest designs to life. Summers’s all about trying something offbeat, and what’s wilder than making a screaming-on-the-floor rug?

Where | Lajpat Nagar & Gurgaon
Check Out Their Insta | https://www.instagram.com/go.rug.yourself/

6. Game On Board

Remember those endless rounds of Ludo and board games that ruled your childhood? This place is like that, but way more epic. Themed rooms, wild challenges, and next-level fun make every roll of the dice a full-on adventure. Summer just got a serious game upgrade.

Where | First Floor, Ocus Quantum, UG-2, Sector 51, Gurgaon
Check Out Their Insta | https://www.instagram.com/gameonboard.in/

7. Splash About At A Refreshing Pool

Get your bikinis/trunks out as there is no better time of the year to organise that pool party you’ve been planning for ages. You can also take to the cool, blue waters at Delhi’s several swimming pool facilities all while working towards that well-toned look - a win-win situation we say!

8. Cool Off With A Chuski & Some Banta

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Be it Shikara’s near India Gate, Prince Paan or Dilli Haat or Pt. Ved Parkash’s Banta in Chandni Chowk, Delhi summers automatically mean it’s time to slurp down some flavoured, cool crushed ice. Chill with some refreshing banta (or goli soda as it’s sometimes called), at every other street corner. These are definitely every Dilliwala's summer favourite (including ours!).

9. Join The Joy Ride @ The Nearest Amusement Park

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Who says you can’t have fun in the scorching heat? Plan a trip to Adventure Island, Splash – The Water Park, Oysters Beach Park or any of the other amusement parks that Delhi has to offer.  Make a beeline straight to the water rides for both an adrenaline rush and a cooling effect. You can be sure of a perfect day out with friends and family!

10. Chill Out With Some Thandi Ice Cream

There’s no better way to cool off than with an ice-cream cone, a fro-yo or endless scoops of gelato. Take a stroll around the monument and feel like you’re creating history yourself - India Gate is where the maximum number of ice creams are sold in the country! Other places we recommend trying are Kuremal’s Kulfi, Naturals Ice Cream at various outlets dotting the city & Havmor in Hauz Khas!

11. Go Ice Skating 

No, you are not hallucinating! You can actually enjoy snow adventures even in the scorching summer season right here in Saddi Dilli at iSKATE. It is an ultimate entertainment centre that offers a wide array of adventurous activities including Ice Skating with state-of-the-art sound and light, Sledging, Ice Sliding, Private Karaoke rooms, speciality food and beverage counters and a gourmet ice cream parlour. Could it get any better? 
Also, Noida peeps y'all can head over to Snow World in Noida where you can indulge in Ski Slide, Sledging, and Bobsled and even experience snowfall in the snow park! Pure fun, age no bar!

Where | 6th Floor, Ambience Mall, NH-8, Gurugram

12. Put A Spring In Your Step By Visiting Delhi’s Baolis

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Though they’re largely dry, except during the monsoons, baolis are an excellent place to keep cool because of the way they’re built. Being several levels deep and with many steps leading down a slope of land, at these baolis you can keep the sun at a safe distance. So now you know where to head on a historical trail during the summers - Agrasen Ki Baoli, Rajon Ki Baoli, Gandhak Ki Baoli or one of the many others - just pick one and get cracking!

13. Go For A Gondola Ride @ The Grand Venice 

The Grand Venice, Greater Noida’s one and only mall built along the lines of the Italian city of Venice (similar to The Venetian in Macau) has a really awesome feature, Gondola Rides *dancing*. Yes, you can ride Gondola Boats on water canals built INSIDE the mall! Sounds pretty interesting, doesn’t it?!

Where | The Grand Venice - Plot No SH3, Site IV, near Pari Chowk, Greater Noida

14.  Beat The Heat With Quintessential Summer Coolers

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Head over to one of Chandni Chowk’s many gems for a refreshing drink. There's Amritsari Lassi topped with creamy malai, Mohabbat ka Sharbat which is a Roohafza watermelon based cooler, the zesty Kanji Vada, Kulhar Mishti Doi and so much more!

15. Head Over To The Malls & Shop Till You Drop

What better way to beat summertime sadness than some retail therapy at the mall! Enjoy the crisp air conditioning and check out the latest summer trends without having to worry about tan lines or sweaty faces. Head on over to the trio of malls in Saket, Vasant Kunj, Noida or any of the many offerings in Gurgaon!

16. SkyJumper

If summer’s making you all dull and lazy then you HAVE to head to Gurgaon right away. Touted to be India’s largest indoor trampoline park, SkyJumper has 100 wall to wall interconnected trampolines where you can bounce away or have a game of volleyball or basketball or dodgeball *YAY*! Scamper over this place with your buddies or fam and let your inner child lose! 

Where | Ground Floor, ILD Trade Centre, Sector 47, Sohna Road, Gurgaon 
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/SkyJumperGurugram
Check Out Their Insta | https://www.instagram.com/skyjumpertp_gurgaon/

17. Smaaash Sky Karting

Smaaash Sky Karting is an indoor go-karting arena where you can experience the rush of speeding. This place also offers a bunch of other activities that y’all can enjoy like bowling, VR and tons more. And once you’re done indulging in these exciting activities, you can dine in at their cafe and boost your energy! 

Where | Smaaash Sky Karting - Sector 29, Gurgaon Next to Oysters Water Park & Huda City Centre Huda Metro Station, Gurugram
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/SmaaashSkyKartingGurgaon/

So, which summer activity are you going to try first?