12 Things To Do With Your Girl Squad In Delhi Beyond The Usual Cafe Run

Let's be honest — the year is flying by, the group chat is full of plans nobody is committing to, and the last "girls' day out" you actually pulled off was probably sometime around your cousin's wedding. Time to fix that.

Delhi in 2026 has quietly become a playground for women who want more than just another mall trip. From sip-and-paint evenings and pottery wheels to neighbourhood spa pockets and rooftop wine bars, the city is overflowing with hatke ways to spend a Saturday with your favourite humans. We've put together a refreshed list of 12 experiences that hit the sweet spot between Instagrammable, soul-nourishing, and just plain fun. Grab the squad, charge those phones, and let's go.

1. Get Pampered Silly At A Neighbourhood Spa

Nothing breaks the ice (or the back pain) like a long, lazy spa afternoon. Start with a foot reflexology session, move on to a Balinese massage, and finish with a face glow ritual that leaves you looking like you slept ten hours. Bring along robes, gossip, and an empty stomach — most luxury spas in South Delhi throw in herbal tea, fruit, and the kind of silence your phone forgot existed.

Try | Tattva Spa (multiple GK, Saket, Vasant Kunj outlets), Quan Spa at JW Marriott, or Four Fountains in Defence Colony Budget | ₹2,500 onwards per head for a 60-min session Best Time | Weekday afternoons — fewer crowds, calmer therapists

2. Scale Walls At The Indian Mountaineering Foundation

If your idea of bonding involves screaming encouragement while one of you dangles 30 feet off the ground, IMF is calling. Tucked behind South Moti Bagh, this institution is the real deal — bouldering walls, an artificial climbing tower, and instructors who'll talk you through the panic. There's a climbing museum, a quiet library full of expedition books, and a leafy campus made for post-climb chai. You'll leave sore, smug, and oddly confident.

Where | 6, Benito Juarez Marg, South Campus, South Moti Bagh Timings | 10 AM – 9 PM Call | +91 11 2411 121

3. Pottery Class — Where Lopsided Bowls Become Memories

This one has exploded in popularity over the last two years and you'll understand why the second your hands hit the wet clay. Studios across Hauz Khas, Shahpur Jat, and Mehrauli now run two-hour beginner sessions where you wheel-throw, hand-build, and laugh at each other's wonky creations. You get to take your masterpiece home a week later, glazed and fired.

Try | The Pottery Studio (Hauz Khas Village), Claymen Studio (Shahpur Jat), or Earthen Tales (Mehrauli) Budget | ₹1,200 – ₹2,500 per person Book | Slots fill fast on weekends — DM ahead on Instagram

4. Blow-Dry Bar + Cocktails Before A Night Out

The pre-game ritual has evolved. Skip the home blowout disaster and walk into a dedicated blow bar where the chairs are pink, the playlist is dance-floor ready, and the welcome drink might be a mojito. You and the squad get done up in under an hour — sleek bouncy waves, a quick make-up touch, glittery accessories — and leave camera-ready for whatever the night holds.

Try | BBlunt (multiple outlets), Looks Salon (GK), or BloBar (Basant Lok, GK-I) Budget | ₹800 – ₹2,000 per blow-dry Tip | Pair with a brunch reservation nearby to make a full day of it

5. Shop The Soul Of India At Dilli Haat

Forever a Delhi classic, and forever a hit. Dilli Haat is where you'll find Phulkari dupattas from Punjab, brass curios from Rajasthan, kantha throws from Bengal, and silver from the Northeast — all under one open-air bamboo roof. Round it off with a plate of momos from the Sikkim stall, Litti Chokha from Bihar, or pork ribs from Nagaland. Carry cash, wear comfortable shoes, and be ready to bargain politely.

Where | Opposite INA Metro, Sri Aurobindo Marg Timings | 10:30 AM – 10 PM Entry | ₹30 (adults)

6. Wander Through Kiran Nadar Museum Of Art

The newer, glossier cousin of NGMA, KNMA in Saket is where contemporary Indian art meets thoughtful curation. The exhibits rotate often, the cafe is gorgeous, and there are usually free guided walks on weekends. It's the kind of place where you walk in for an hour and leave three hours later because you got into a real conversation about a Bharti Kher installation. National Gallery of Modern Art near India Gate is also a stunning alternative, especially paired with an evening at India Gate lawns afterwards.

Where | DLF South Court, Saket Timings | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (closed Mondays) Entry | Free

7. Hit A Rooftop Lounge For Sundowners

Delhi's rooftop game has gone up a notch — literally and figuratively. Aerocity, Khan Market, and Connaught Place now host some of the most stunning sunset spots in NCR. Order a passion fruit margarita, share a wood-fired pizza, and watch the sky turn pink over the city skyline. Most rooftops now have heaters in winter and misters in summer, so the season barely matters.

Try | Lord Of The Drinks Forum (Vasant Kunj), Junkyard Cafe (CP, Sector 29), Aura at Andaz Delhi (Aerocity) Meal For Two | ₹2,500 – ₹4,000 Pro Tip | Reserve the rooftop section specifically — indoor and outdoor are usually billed separately

8. Lazy Sunday Brunch That Stretches Into Evening

The bottomless brunch culture is fully here, and it's glorious. Endless mimosas, live carving stations, pasta counters, sushi spreads, and dessert bars that need their own postal code. Pace yourselves — these brunches are designed for 3-4 hour sessions, so dress comfortable, arrive hungry, and don't make any plans after.

Try | Olive Bar & Kitchen (Mehrauli), Sevilla at The Claridges (Lutyens), Cibo at The Lodhi Budget | ₹2,800 – ₹5,500 per head Booking | Always reserve — Sunday brunches sell out by Thursday

9. Yoga & Sound Healing Session

Beyond regular yoga lies the slightly woo-woo but deeply lovely world of sound baths and gong meditation. Studios across Hauz Khas, GK, and Vasant Vihar now offer 90-minute sessions where you lie back while singing bowls and tuning forks vibrate the stress out of you. Bring an eye mask and a friend who really needs the break.

Try | Seema Sondhi Yoga Studio (Hauz Khas), Sva Yoga (GK-II), Soul Hour (Vasant Vihar) Budget | ₹800 – ₹1,500 per session Best For | Post-Holi, post-festive season, or just post-Monday

10. Wine Tasting With Cheese & Charcuterie

The Delhi wine scene has matured beautifully. Several restobars and dedicated wine rooms now run guided tastings where a sommelier walks you through four to six pours, paired with cheese boards, olives, and breads. Perfect for a Friday evening that pretends to be educational but is really just hanging out.

Try | Perch Wine & Coffee Bar (Khan Market, Vasant Vihar), The Wine Company (Cyber Hub), Le Cellier (multiple locations) Budget | ₹2,000 – ₹3,500 for a guided tasting flight Booking | Wednesdays and Fridays usually have hosted tasting events

11. Sip & Paint Evenings

You don't need to know how to paint. That's the whole point. Sip & Paint sessions across Delhi pair a structured 2-hour painting guide with a glass of wine (or mocktail), light snacks, and Spotify. You leave with a finished canvas, a slightly tipsy buzz, and proof that you can in fact paint sunflowers when forced. Hosts rotate between cafes across GK, Hauz Khas, Saket, and Gurgaon.

Try | Art Me Up, Sip & Stroke Delhi, The Painted Sky Budget | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 (includes canvas, paints, drinks, snacks) Find Them | Instagram is where bookings happen — check upcoming venues weekly

12. Escape Room Or Mystery Dinner

The squad that solves murders together stays together. Delhi's escape room scene has exploded — themed rooms now range from haunted mansions and bank heists to spy thrillers and Egyptian tombs. For something dressier, try a Mystery Dinner Theatre evening where you eat a three-course meal while solving a fictional crime around your table.

Try | Mystery Rooms (Saket, Cyber Hub), Lockdown Escape Rooms (Rajouri Garden), The Whodunit (Gurgaon mystery dinners) Budget | ₹600 – ₹1,200 per person for escape rooms; ₹2,500+ for mystery dinners Group Size | Best with 4-6 — too many and the room feels crowded

The Real Tip

The "hatke" part isn't really about the activity — it's about who you do it with and how present you are. Put the phones in a stack at the table (loser pays the bill), actually look at each other when you're talking, and let the day breathe a little. The best girl-squad memories are rarely the perfectly planned ones — they're the chaotic, unphotographed, slightly tipsy moments in between.

Which one is your gang trying first? Tell us in the comments — and tag your squad while you're at it.