A picnic irrespective of where you’re living can be a great way of refreshing oneself from the daily hustle and bustle. Tag along family, friends and kids for a really good time while playing games and enjoying food over chit-chat. If you’ve been staying in Delhi or plan to visit the capital for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, there are a number of places that can be visited leisurely. Picnic spots in Delhi include a mouthful of amusement parks, melas, water parks and lake resorts that are also easy to reach. These are in particular favored by large families who enjoy spending time together.

Ajmal Khan Park is placed in west Delhi at Karol Bagh and is best visited in the evening thanks to its dainty musical fountains. Children’s Park is easily one of the most oldest and popular parks in the capital. It’s proximity to India Gate seems to be an added advantage. With the park filled to the brim with people of all ages, it is most suited for children courtesy of the featured swings and aquarium. Speaking of India Gate, its lawns make for a great picnic spot in Delhi. Acres of green grass allow visitors to loll around at their convenience both in the night and day. The place is most visited in summers though due to the countless ice-cream vendors lining it.

If you wish to combine your passion for roses with some quality family time, the two rose gardens in Delhi are a great picnic spot. While Hauz Khas is known for the varied colors the roses add to its ambience, the second garden is a restricted area in the embassy terrain in Chanakyapuri. The Mughal Gardens are also a great attraction for picnickers though it is open only in between February and March. Buddha Jayanti Park, Kalindi Kunj Park, Nehru Park and Deer Park are some other picnic spots worth considering. Adventure Island located at Rohini in New Delhi is a great amusement park. In addition to this India’s first theme park, Worlds of Wonder in Noida includes 19 rides and many other attractions that can be visited.

Those looking for something more different can have the Surajkand yearly crafts mela feature in their list of potential picnic spots in Delhi. It’s an annual affair taking place in February and includes huts for spending time. You can also enjoy boating here. Probably one of the most famous picnic spots in the city is the Badhkal lake area. Close to the Badhkal Lake itself, the terrain is known for the different water sports one can indulge in here. Individuals, who wish to add a touch of history to their regular picnic, can spend their time at any of the famous monuments in the city like Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb and Red Fort among others.

With these getaways in Delhi, taking a short break from the routine jig is no mean task. Whether it’s a day picnic, weekend in the interiors or just an evening get together, a picnic can do wonders to refresh your mood.