The "Un-Discovered" Delhi

After living 20+ years in Delhi, there comes a time, when you feel like you've literally seen it all. In these desperate times, we need places, new places where we can go and create new memories; or possibly a new "check-in" for Facebook. Now which ever of the two floats your boat, you know why you are here because:

1. Soon you will be having a random get-together with friends and you're looking for the perfect location?
2. You somehow managed to get yourself a date, and you want to surprise her? (Oh, you're a girl, don't worry, the guy will be doing this for you.)
3. You have possibly killed someone and need a desolate place to hide the body? (Don't worry, we cater to all customers)

Now i'm pretty sure this post is a cliche. You're sure you've seen it all, you've read articles about this, you've read other blogs about this. Maybe you've even written your own blog about this. If you feel so, you're free to leave at this point, or if you really have killed someone and need a body taken care of, you could stay and read my other posts.For those, who've recently exhausted the "known" Delhi, let's go ahead and explore some awesome places you can now go to. Oh, and obviously i would be mentioning places that don't burn a hole in your pocket. If you are looking for a place that charges Rs 89+ taxes for a 200ml bottle of water, then you can easily find restro-bars/ lounges/restaurants that nobody goes to. In each of the following categories i'll be mentioning the one place that according to me, will be worth your time:

FOOD:

• The Big Yellow Door(BYD):- I'm not really sure as to how unknown this place is, because i've never got a table here without waiting atleast 15-20 minutes. What i do know is that when i recommended it to a couple of people, i was surprised that none of them had even heard about it. Carefully designed to accommodate 30 odd people at the same time, BYD is famous for its Bomb burger. The burger, priced at Rs. 90-100(+taxes) comes in a basket along with a handful of chips and a considerate helping of ketchup and mayonnaise(nothing like i've ever tasted). I personally recommend trying the Rocky Road shake. It's located at Hudson Lane, at a 10 minute walk from G.T.B. Nagar metro station. Oh, and did i mention that the staff is very courteous.

The door is "literally" not that big

Some Hounourable mentions: Qd's(Hudson Lane), Omlettes(Pitampura), De Paul's(Janpath, C.P.), Mangal Sweets(I.P. Extension), Windsor Street(Indrapuram), Haweli(G.T. Karnal)

PLACES:

• Adilabad Fort:- Situated close to Tuglaqabad fort (one of the most famous forts in Delhi), this fort is literally hidden in the true sense. If you plan to go here, i would recommend accounting for the extra time that it will take you to find it. It's surrounded by a couple of villages, but once you are in there it's a lonely sight that greets you.Completely in ruins, the building is clearly in considerate need of maintenance. But if you really are the adventurer you claim to be, this place will be a treat. Ask the person sitting at the ticket counter of Tuglaqabad fort for directions, they're tricky so be careful. Preferably go in the afternoon, unless you are a bad-ass and can account for your safety as well as the safety of the people who you are with. 

Some Hounourable mentions: Hauz Khas Fort(Hauz Khas), Qila Rai Pithora(Mehrauli), Garden Of Five Senses(Saket)

ACTIVITIES:

• National Science Centre:- Science is for geeks you say? What you don't know is that within each one of us, resides a yearn for knowledge, and this place will fulfill it for you. Just kidding, you'll probably not understand half the stuff they have on display, but the other half, is amazingly cool. Throw away that inch of doubt you are still with-holding and go give this place a visit. From the magic tap, to the floating ball, to the weird lightning, it will be one hell of an experience. Oh, and i promise you'll get a couple of good photographs to adorn your social network wall. Location: Gate No.-1, Pragati Maidain

Some Hounrable mentions: Laser Tag(Laser Game, Janakpuri), Bowling(Blue-O, Ambience mall), Paint Ball(Shootout zone, Chatarpur Metro Station)

I hope you've not already visited atleast one of the above mentioned places, because then my friend you have a whole new experience awaiting you. I on the other hand, will continue wandering through Delhi, to find in those nooks and corners, the perfect place for both you and I to visit.
If you have some-other Food/Place/Activity that you think is worth mentioning, please write a brief paragraph describing it in the comments section below. Also, in case you still need a place to hide that body, just say so in the comments below, i'll get in touch with you via a number of people in Khakhi coloured uniforms- they will call themselves the police and threaten to hurt you, maybe hand-cuff you and put you behind bars, but don't worry that's all part of the plan.

Until next time!