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🥾 Hiking – Delhi
Delhi is not mountainous, but it offers remnants of the Aravalli ridge, historic parklands and wooded walking trails. Cool mornings from November to February are ideal for walking.
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Lodhi Garden
A historic park with flat paths among 15th-century tombs, loved by walkers and joggers.
Category Park Duration 1.5 h Price Free Best time Early morning Distance 3 km Difficulty Easy Time 1.2 h Starting point Lodhi Road entrance (Gate 1) Elevation gain 5 m
Tip: Go at sunrise when it is cool and quiet.
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Mehrauli Archaeological Park
A walking route along wooded paths among thousand-year-old tombs, stepwells and mosques.
Category Trail Duration 2.5 h Price Free Best time Early morning Distance 3 km Difficulty Easy Time 2 h Starting point Jamali Kamali Mosque near Qutub Minar Elevation gain 35 m
Tip: Wear sturdy shoes, as the ground is uneven.
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Sanjay Van
A 780-hectare forest near Qutub Minar with quiet trails, rocky terrain and roaming peacocks.
Category Forest Duration 2.5 h Price Free Best time Early morning Distance 6 km Difficulty Moderate Time 2.5 h Starting point Main gate near Mehrauli Elevation gain 40 m
Tip: Bring plenty of water, as signage is limited.
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Aravalli Biodiversity Park
A 690-acre restored woodland park with native plants and birdlife.
Category Park Duration 2 h Price Free Best time Early morning Distance 5 km Difficulty Easy Time 2 h Starting point Main entrance on the Vasant Vihar side Elevation gain 40 m
Tip: Entry may require advance online registration.
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Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
An Aravalli ridge forest home to leopards, nilgai and hundreds of bird species.
Category Forest Duration 3.5 h Price $ Best time Early morning Distance 8 km Difficulty Moderate Time 3 h Starting point Entrance near Tughlaqabad Fort Elevation gain 80 m
Tip: A permit may be needed; do not walk alone because of leopards.
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Garden of Five Senses
A walking garden on rocky Aravalli terrain with sculptures and themed sections.
Category Park Duration 1.7 h Price $ Best time Late afternoon towards sunset Distance 3 km Difficulty Easy Time 1.5 h Starting point Main gate, Said-ul-Ajaib Elevation gain 45 m
Tip: It is quieter on weekdays.
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Yamuna Biodiversity Park
A conservation area on the Yamuna floodplain with wetlands, meadows and migratory birds.
Category Park Duration 2 h Price Free Best time Early morning Distance 4 km Difficulty Easy Time 1.5 h Starting point Entrance near Wazirabad Bridge Elevation gain 30 m
Tip: Winter mornings are best for birdwatching.
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Badkhal Lake
Outside the city – about 1 hours
A lake at the foot of the Aravalli hills near Faridabad with short walks around it.
Category Lake Duration 3 h Price Free Best time Early morning Distance 4 km Difficulty Easy Time 1.5 h Starting point Badkhal Lake shore Elevation gain 60 m
Tip: Go early in the morning, as afternoons get very hot.
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Last updated: November 3, 2026
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