Every locality and residential area in town has its dedicated group of morning walkers. This refreshing practise of jogging or taking a long, brisk walk at 6 in the morning is considered extremely beneficial towards your body’s well being. Not to mention, the implicit pride one feels upon waking up early is unmatchable! Morning walks can be made even more rejuvenating if your environment enlivens your mood and soul; hence, we’ve curated this list of some of the biggest and most beautiful parks in Delhi where your morning walk experience will be enhanced immensely!
1. Indraprastha Park
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Popularly known as the Millennium Park as well, this sprawling park cum garden is a haven for serene morning walks. Indraprastha Park is conveniently accessible by road and metro and is unmissable due to the pristine white Buddhist Stupa located in the complex. The stupa further reinforces the peaceful vibe the park exudes, making it perfect for an early session of Yoga!
Where | Ring Road, Grand Trunk Road, Block A, Ganga Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan
Timings | 6 AM – 7:15 PM
2. Nehru Park
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Nehru Parks undoubtedly houses the biggest and greenest spreads in all of Central Delhi. The park is located in the posh area of Chanakyapuri and hosts multiple visitors every day, be it for workouts, walks and even picnics! Primarily known for hosting the popular food fest Palate, Nehru Parks has gained quite a popularity among Delhiites. Filled with designated walkways, playground equipment for children and well-maintained lawns, Nehru Parks provides the perfect atmosphere for an early morning jog!
Where | Ashoka Hotel in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic area
Timings | 5 AM – 9 PM
3. Kamla Nehru Ridge
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This lesser-known forest reserve area near North Campus caters to both, the fitness-freaks as well as the history buffs! With a sprawling patch of vegetation, featuring a fair share of walkways, monkeys, migratory birds and the best of all, monuments dating back to colonial times! Kamla Nehru Ridge is nothing less than a hidden gem that provides you with marvellous sights as you stroll down its lanes. The chirping of birds, the pleasant atmosphere owing to the greens and the charm of the colonial buildings will take your morning walk experience to the superlative level.
Where | Chauburja Marg, Kamla Nehru Ridge, Civil Lines
Timings | 5 – 10 AM; 4 – 6 PM ( Temporarily Revised Timings Due To The Bird Flu Outbreak)
4. Budhha Jayanti Park
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The Central Ridge Reserve Forest in Central Delhi is another lesser-known spot in the city that unknowingly to us, enhances the city’s atmosphere with oodles of oxygen. Buddha Jayanti Park is a part of this sprawling patch of greenery that spans over 650 hectares. The park’s main attraction is the gilded statue of Budhha situated in the midst of the park. The park poses to be a significant symbol of the Buddhist sentiment; with features like a young sapling of the Bodhi Tree preserved in the park, and its association with the fourteenth Dalai Lama, who inaugurated the park to commemorate Lord Gautam Budhha’s 2500th birth anniversary. The serene atmosphere, coupled with lakes and floral masterpieces, makes it the perfect choice for a morning walk.
Where | Vandemataram Marg, Central Ridge Reserve Forest
Timings | 6 AM – 8:30 PM
5. Lodhi Garden
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Anyone who identifies as a Delhiite would be aware of the landmark attraction that is Lodhi Garden. There are numerous features to cover in Lodhi Garden so taking morning walks in different sections of this 90-acre spread of greens every day is the best idea for you. The garden has a rich heritage that dates back to the colonial period and more importantly, spills over to the Lodhi dynasty as well. It is the multiple Indo-Islamic buildings, tombs and other ruins of the Lodhi era that gives the place its name. P.S. They also have a gorgeous rose garden and bonsai park which are worth checking out!
Where | Lodhi Rd, Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Estate
Timings | 5 AM – 8 PM
6. Tau Devi Lal Park
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This spotless park in Gurgaon can be deemed as a heaven for peace-seekers and fitness freaks. One visit at the Tau Devi Lal Park, and the well-maintained lawns and jogging tracks will make you wanna tighten your shoelaces and start pacing. The park is also known to house plant-nurseries, where you can go and learn about the maintenance and care of various species of plants. Tau Devi Lal park is a blessing for the commercialised and dynamic work-sector in Gurgaon, providing an opportunity for the exhausted work-force for a much-needed de-stress session.
Where | Sector 22 Rd, Sector 22B, Sector 22A, Sector 22, Gurugram
Timings | Open 24 Hours
7. Leisure Valley Park
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Leisure Valley Park is another sprawling patch of greens in Gurgaon which is frequently visited by the denizens of the city for jogs and work-outs. The place is filled with everything one needs from a park, with a rose garden, playground equipment, a sandpit for kids and a musical fountain to enjoy after a walk in the evening. Leisure Valley Park also houses the popular Roots cafe, where you can grab some healthy tidbits to munch as a treat to a successful workout!
Where | 287, NH 8, Sector 29, Gurugram
Timings | 5 AM – 9 PM
8. India Gate Lawns
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Now this is one attraction that needs no introduction. India Gate can be a great landmark to drive past or relax under the bask of, but a little known fact is that the lawns and roads adjoining this popular war memorial provide the perfect spot for jogging and morning walks. Rajpath and Raisina hill is crowded with fitness freaks early in the morning, so retreating to these lawns for a peaceful workout sesh is something you could definitely try out!
Where | Rajpath, India Gate
Timings | Open 24 Hours
