7 Magical Things From Ice Skating To Hot Chocolate That You Gotta Do In Delhi Winters

Tis the season to be jolly! Winters in Delhi always arrive with a truckload of feel-good vibes, and enchanting magic in the air and the city’s got some absolutely pretty places to enhance those magical wintery feels. Hot chocolate, mulled wine, nippy nights and your loved ones - could you possibly need anything else?! Check out these incredible places around town, each one of them guaranteed to make your wintery days happier!

1. Ooh & Aah Over The Festive Decorations At The Malls

With themed installations, towering Christmas trees, twinkling lights and cheers and celebrations, the atmosphere in Delhi malls in the winter is no less than a fairyland. The perfectly detailed and crafted decorations make for some super cute selfies, so head on over, selfie sticks in hand!

Where | Pacific, Subhash Nagar; Select CITYWALK, Saket; DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj; DLF Place, Saket & Other Locations

2. Head To Dilli Haat To Shop & Feast On Cusine From Different States

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Here’s something that’s totally worth dragging your lazy asses out of beds for! Dilli Haat is known for its incredible shopping options, good music and food. And it’s not an unknown fact that some events or others keep happening during the winters here, which checks all our boxes for a fun day out. You’ll find products like paper mache goodies, embroidered textiles, Pinguli art, patchwork, paper cutwork and other forms of art forms that speak about their parent state’s unique traditions. We’d also tell you to keep a lookout for the incredibly fun Annual Dastakari Mela! Now that’s our kind of thing! 

3. Make Merry On Ice @ iSKATE

Thanks to our favourite Hollywood holiday movies, winters don’t feel the same without snow. And seeing as winter is officially here (yes, we are Starks), we can’t help but want to go for a fun day at iSKATE in Gurgaon. So head here, put on your ice skates and slide down the rink and experience the winters like we thought we’d never get in Delhi!

Where | iSKATE - Ambience, Gurgaon
Call Them | +91 124 4610 606
Timings | 10 AM - 10 PM  
Price Per Head | Rs 499 Onwards
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/iskateIndia/

4. Sip On Dark Hot Chocolate @ Cafe Dori

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What’s better than a divine cup of hot chocolate in the winter in the cosy, beautiful interiors of Cafe Dori? Nothing! Made from the best quality chocolate, this drink is nothing less than paradise in a mug - going perfectly with the heaven-on-earth feels that December brings! Head on over for a cuppa hot chocolate that is as Insta-worthy as it is delicious, in a cafe that is as perfectly done up as the dishes they serve!

Where | Cafe Dori - Dhan Mill Compound, SSN Marg, Chhatarpur
Price | Rs 275
Call Them | +91 11 2630 2488
Timings | 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/cafedorichhattarpur/

5. Go Window-Shopping In The Lit-Up Champa Gali

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Spend a winter afternoon exploring one of the most interesting, hidden lanes in the city, drinking warm coffee and browsing through beautiful products. Complete with handicrafts shops offering gorgeous, unique items to coffee shops for enjoying the holiday season, this market is a wholesome recipe for a wonderful day out. Stumbling over such hidden gems among the lanes of the city is what makes Delhi so magical!

Where | Champa Gali - Khasra No. 258, Lane 3, Western Marg, Said-ul-Ajaib, Saket

6. Picnic In The Sun @ Lodhi Gardens

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Lazing around in the winter sun, eating salads & sandwiches, playing games and having silly conversations with the fam - what better thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Revel in the chilly winters of the city in one of the most scenic spots - Lodhi Gardens, enjoying the beauty and serenity of nature among the fast-paced life of the city!

Where | Lodhi Gardens - Lodhi Estate

7. Hoard Cool Stuff @ The German Christmas Market 2022

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Undoubtedly one of the most sought-after carnivals in the capital city, the German Christmas market is organised annually by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce. The market will comprise a wide variety of products including furniture, designer home accessories, high-end fashion wear, handicrafts, decorations, candles, souvenirs and garden accessories besides live food counters, live music, fun activities for the kids - et al. So, mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this lively market!

When | Saturday & Sunday, 10th & 11th December 2022
Where | German Christmas Market - Sunder Nursery, Opp. Humayun's Tomb, Nizamuddin
Entry | Rs 500
Timings | 11 AM - 6:30 PM

We hope these places bring you and your kin all the joy and good cheer you need this season!