For the kids · New Delhi, India

14 Things to Do in New Delhi with Kids

No museum-fatigue meltdowns here: New Delhi sorted for traveling with children.

Chosen by venue type (family-oriented categories), ordered by real review volume. Updated monthly.

  1. Lodhi Garden

    Park & natureFree entry

    Lodhi Garden is one of Delhi's most beloved green spaces, a beautifully landscaped 90-acre park dotted with the domed tombs and mosques of 15th- and 16th-century Lodhi and Sayyid dynasty rulers, set…

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  2. Mystery Rooms

    Entertainment

    Mystery Rooms is a premier escape room venue in New Delhi, India, offering a variety of themed rooms that challenge groups to solve puzzles and unravel mysteries within a set time limit.

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  3. Private Driver India

    Park & nature

    Private Driver India provides a premium chauffeured service in New Delhi, catering to tourists and business travelers alike.

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  4. Explore Real India

    Park & natureFree entry

    Explore Real India is a bustling market complex in Greater Kailash Part-1, New Delhi, known for its authentic shopping experience.

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  5. The Hidden Hour

    Entertainment

    The Hidden Hour is a speakeasy-style bar tucked away on the first floor of a building in Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi.

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  6. Children's Park

    Park & natureFree entry

    Children's Park is a well-maintained green oasis located adjacent to the iconic India Gate in the heart of New Delhi.

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  7. Garden of Five Senses

    Park & nature

    The Garden of Five Senses is a unique public park located in the Said-ul-Ajaib area of South Delhi, near the historic Mehrauli archaeological park.

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  8. Adventure Island

    Park & nature

    Adventure Island is a popular amusement park located in Sector 10 of New Delhi, opposite Rithala Metro Station.

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  9. National Science Centre

    Museum

    The National Science Centre in New Delhi is a sprawling museum dedicated to making science accessible and fun for all ages.

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  10. Central Park

    Park & natureFree entry

    Central Park, situated in the bustling Rajiv Chowk area of Connaught Place, is a well-maintained urban park that provides a refreshing contrast to the surrounding commercial chaos.

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  11. Tusk Travel Private Limited

    Park & natureFree entry

    Tusk Travel Private Limited is a park and nature space situated in the bustling Laxmi Nagar area of New Delhi, near the Laxmi Nagar Metro Station.

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  12. Deer Park

    Park & natureFree entry

    Deer Park is a sprawling green oasis in the heart of South Delhi, adjacent to the historic Hauz Khas Fort and the serene Hauz Khas Lake.

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  13. Mystery Rooms CP

    Entertainment

    Mystery Rooms CP is an escape room entertainment center located in the heart of New Delhi's Connaught Place.

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  14. Himalayan Weekenders

    Park & natureFree entry

    Himalayan Weekenders is a charming park and nature area nestled in Pocket 2, Sector 14 of Dwarka, New Delhi.

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How we pick these

We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 185 New Delhi places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.

Good to know

Best for

Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.

Beat the queues

Popular museums and parks in New Delhi are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.

Rainy-day backup

Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.

Common questions

Is New Delhi good to visit with kids?+

Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.

What can you do for free with kids in New Delhi?+

Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in New Delhi for the full set.

How many days do you need in New Delhi with children?+

Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.

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