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Afternoon Light at the Zoo

Spend the afternoon at Delhi’s sprawling zoo, then grab a quiet coffee nearby as the light softens.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    National Zoological Park

    Enter the National Zoological Park. It is a large, sprawling space perfect for a long, relaxed walk. Keep an eye out for tigers and elephants, which are rare sights for many visitors.

  2. 11:30

    Devan's at Lodhi

    Head to Devan's at Lodhi for a drink. It is a café located close to the park, making it an easy stop after your walk.

  3. 12:00

    Thyagaraj Sports Complex

    Walk over to the Thyagaraj Sports Complex. It is a massive stadium owned by the government, designed by architects from Australia and Delhi. You can just walk around the exterior to see the scale of the structure.

Local tip

The zoo is quite large, so wear comfortable shoes. Devan's at Lodhi is open Mo-Sa 10:00-19:30, so plan your visit within those hours.

Check before you go

  • Devan's at Lodhi is open Mo-Sa 10:00-19:30.

Worth knowing

  • Devan's at Lodhi is open at 11:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Delhi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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