We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. GANITA runs a list of hangouts in Delhi which will help undergrads explore the city more
Freshers at Delhi University come with dreams on the horizon but with nothing much in their pockets. Then there is the relentless pressure of living up to expectations and making the most of opportunities. So where do the new kids in the urban rat race make a pit stopIJ We present you a list of hangouts that have worked over the years and some pursuits which are an easy breeze.
SATYA NIKETAN
located near Venkateshwar College, this place is a food hub. It offers everything from roadside juice corners and omlette vendors to cafes like 2 Bandits to chill out. This place is very popular among south campus students. It has restaurants like Chowringhee, High on Burgers, Big Yellow Door, Dark House Cafe, China Bowl Restaurant, Dockyard Cafe, Frenzone etc. “Satya Niketan is one of my favourite places to hangout. It might not be too close to my college but it’s definitely worth the effort! The prices are very student friendly, and it has a variety of cafes. My recent favourite is Echoes - a cafe managed completely by a group of deaf and dumb where the costumer not only gets to great food but engages with an extremely fun staff and of course, you get to pick up the sign language,” says Bhanvi Satija, 20.
HAUZ KHAS VIllAGE
The market is buzzing with activity at almost all times of the day. Commonly known as HKV the place is might exceed your student budget but it is full of cafes and clubs. One can also spend the evenings at the fort ruins and the hauz khas lake. The sunset looks very pleasing from the lakeside. From Social to Raasta, the place has a lot of renowned restaurants and clubs. “Hauz Khas is a young place. You can totally chill out over there.
It is the best place for after exams party. You can shine like a star at Moonshine and the food over there is amazing. Be it kerala grilled chicken of Kosta Cafe or pizza of some other cafe that will give peace to your stomach just like hitting a hay. Imperfecto is a good cafe. My Bar has karaoke nights on wednesday,” says Akanksha Varshney, 19, a student of lady Shri Ram College for Women.
If you have found your sweetheart, you are recommended to skip the single spots and go towards the ruins. Enjoy the monsoon breeze while licking ‘orange bars’ and clicking a selfie or two with your beloved.
KAMlA NAGAR
The market is very famous among the students of north campus. It is the hub for college after parties. From The Chocolate Room, Starbucks and Big Red Box to Big Yellow Door, the place has a variety of cafes to offer. “I love this place. I often come here during free hours and after my classes get over,” says Preeti, 19, a student of Hansraj college.
SAROJINI NAGAR
This is a pocket friendly market. Sarojini Nagar has something to offer for everyone. Some of the best stalls and momo vendors can be found here. If you want to shop more with less money, then this is the best place for you. “This is the cheapest market for branded as well as non branded clothes. I come here often with my friends for shopping. It is quite easy on pocket,” says Akku, 20, a student of DU’s south campus. w
ANAND lOK MARKET
located opposite Gargi College this market attracts a lot of girls from all girls colleges like Kamla Nehru and Gargi. The cheap food and good green view attracts everyone. Mithas and Diggins are local favourites. Diggin, hidden behind the trees and exactly opposite to Gargi college gets the maximum point for it’s ambience.
CONNAUGHT PlACE
It is definitely a must try hangout option. This place will probably take you all of your college life to try out everything.
From street food to posh restaurants, cheap accessories to huge brands, it offers you everything. “It’s diverse and offers spots for both eating and shopping. It has got so many options from cheap street food to fancy Johnny Rockets,” says Sakshi Jain, 20, a college goer. This place rests in the heart of Delhi and Delhiites. “It is a place where people end up when they are unable to decide any other place to go,” says Navneet Arora, 20, a student of lady Shri Ram College for Women.