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Dating in Delhi: first dates and weekend trips

Updated · by the SwipeTrip team

Delhi dates tend to follow the weather: long walks among Mughal and Lodi-era tombs in winter, cafés and museums when the summer heat sets in. Most people meet somewhere on the Metro, and the hills of Uttarakhand and the forts of Rajasthan are close enough for a first trip together.

First date ideas in Delhi

  • Lodhi Garden

    Lodhi Road

    Shaded lawns and 15th-century tombs, busy with walkers from early morning. An easy, public first meeting, with Khan Market a short walk away for coffee after.

  • Sunder Nursery

    Nizamuddin

    A restored heritage park next to Humayun's Tomb, with ponds, monuments and wide paths. It's calm and well kept, so you can actually talk.

  • Hauz Khas Deer Park and lake

    Hauz Khas

    Walk the lake and the medieval madrasa ruins, then pick a café in Hauz Khas Village for a sunset over the water.

  • Dilli Haat

    INA

    Food stalls from every state and handicraft stalls under one roof, right by INA Metro. Sharing dishes from different regions is an easy conversation starter.

  • Humayun's Tomb

    Nizamuddin

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site that rewards a slow wander in the late afternoon light. Pair it with Sunder Nursery next door.

  • Connaught Place

    Central Delhi

    The Georgian colonnades are full of cafés, bookshops and old restaurants, and Rajiv Chowk Metro sits underneath, so it works for both of you whatever side of the city you're coming from.

  • Majnu ka Tilla

    North Delhi

    The Tibetan colony's narrow lanes are known for momos, laphing and small cafés. Casual and inexpensive, good for a relaxed second date.

Weekend trips from Delhi

For when a few good dates turn into a plan to go somewhere together.

  • Rishikesh

    Uttarakhand

    River rafting, cafés above the Ganga and evening aarti at the ghats. A classic first trip with something for an active or a slow pace.

    about 5 to 6 hours by roadSeptember to November and February to April

  • Agra

    Uttar Pradesh

    The Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh across the river, all doable in a weekend.

    about 3 to 4 hours by the Yamuna ExpresswayOctober to March

  • Neemrana

    Rajasthan

    A hilltop fort on the Delhi to Jaipur highway, close enough for a short overnight without a long drive.

    about 2 to 3 hours by roadOctober to March

  • Mussoorie

    Uttarakhand

    Mall Road walks, Landour's quiet lanes and bakeries, and cool air when Delhi is at its hottest.

    about 6 to 7 hours by roadMarch to June and September to November

  • Lansdowne

    Uttarakhand

    A small, quiet cantonment town among pine and oak forests, for people who'd rather read and walk than shop.

    about 6 to 7 hours by roadMarch to June and October to December

First-date tips for Delhi

Delhi is spread out, so where you meet matters as much as when.

  • Meet near a Metro station: Rajiv Chowk, INA, Hauz Khas and Khan Market are on the network and make it easy for both of you to get there and home on your own.
  • Plan around the season: From April to June afternoons are fierce, so meet in the evening or indoors. In November and December, check the air quality and fog before planning anything outdoors.
  • Daylight for a first meeting: Gardens like Lodhi and Sunder Nursery are busy and comfortable in the day. Save late nights for when you know each other better.
  • Tell a friend: Share where you're going and who you're meeting, and check in when you leave.

Questions people ask

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  • What are good first date ideas in Delhi?

    A walk in Lodhi Garden or Sunder Nursery, food at Dilli Haat, the lake at Hauz Khas, or coffee in Connaught Place. All are public, busy and close to a Metro station.

  • Where can couples go for a weekend trip from Delhi?

    Rishikesh, Agra, Neemrana, Mussoorie and Lansdowne are popular. Neemrana and Agra are the shortest drives; the Uttarakhand hill towns are best outside the peak monsoon.

  • Is it safe to meet a match from a dating app in Delhi?

    Take the usual care: video call first, meet in a busy public place, get there and back on your own (the Metro or a cab you booked), and tell a friend your plan. On SwipeTrip, every member is verified with Aadhaar and a live selfie before anyone can see them.

  • When is the best time of year for dates in Delhi?

    October to early November and February to March are the most comfortable for outdoor dates. Summer is very hot and winter can bring fog and poor air, so indoor plans are often better then.

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