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Celebrate Delhi This Independence Day

12 August 2016 / New Delhi

While the whole city gets out to celebrate Independence Day over a long weekend, we have put together a list of Top Destinations in Delhi for those still here like us. With the air rife with patriotism, there’s no better time to visit these places and celebrate the city we call home. And let Uber be your guide while you do it.

The best part? To commemorate the 70 years of Independence, we’re giving away 70 Free Rides to a few lucky winners. Simply take 2 trips this long weekend to qualify. The more you ride, the better are your chances!

THE DESTINATIONS

Connaught Place — photo courtesy wikimedia commons

1. Connaught Place
Explore a brewery, a newly opened cafe or take a stroll in the Central Park as you bask under the glory of a giant flag belonging to the country.

#PROTIP: Try this place on Saturday; while the bars still remain open.

India Gate — photo courtesy wikimedia commons

2. India Gate
As a run-up to the Independence Day, experience the diversity of our country through the crafts mela, cultural performances and photo exhibitions being set up at Rajpath!

#PROTIP: Carry an ID proof for entry but ditch your keys to avoid parking woes.

Akshardham Temple — photo courtesy wikimedia commons

3. Akshardham Temple

Visit the Akshardham Temple and immerse yourself into a representation of 10,000 years of the Indian culture. This 100-acre sprawling facility was constructed over 5 years with 11,000 artisans and volunteers.

#PROTIP: Travel light; you can leave your mobile phones in the Cloakroom.

Qutub Minar — photo courtesy wikimedia commons

4. Qutub Minar
You could visit the tallest brick minaret in the world as well. The 72 metre-tall Qutub Minar along with the ancient and medieval monuments surrounding it, forms the Qutub Complex, which is a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site.

#PROTIP: Check out the swanky restaurants nearby and you’ll certainly want to visit again!

Rajghat — photo courtesy wikimedia commons

5. Rajghat
Independence Day celebrations would be incomplete without remembrance for those who have died serving our country. There are so many ways to honour our veterans and visiting the Gandhi memorial is just one of them! Head to Raj Ghat and pay homage to the Father of the Nation.

#PROTIP: Make sure you visit before 5pm which is when it closes for the day!

Dilli Haat — photo courtesy wikimedia commons

6. Dilli Haat
Dilli Haat is for those who want a light fun-filled evening amid street food and the crafts bazaar. The bazaar is an ode to the city’s cultural roots and is surely a treat for the whole family.

#PROTIP: Carry some extra cash; you’ll definitely get tempted to buy the quirky handicrafts here!

Lodhi Gardens — photo courtesy wikimedia commons

7. Lodhi Gardens
Visit the Lodhi Gardens for a romantic stroll with your beloved. The 90-acre park is luxuriously green and is filled with architectural works of the 15th century and would serve as a great picnic spot!

#PROTIP: Hop over to a cafe at Khan Market for a bite and end the day in style with a ride back home in an Uber.

And if you still aren’t satisfied…

8. The Nearest Shopping Mall
Catch the monsoon sales, or a new movie at the nearest shopping mall. There are two big releases coming your way this weekend. Why not step out, catch one of them and then shop till you drop?

#PROTIP: Skip the parking queues and take an Uber instead.

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