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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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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