Start at Garden of Five Senses in Said-ul-Ajaib, where the landscaped paths, sculptures and water features make for a gentle, unhurried walk. Aim for opening time—usually around 9 am—and allow about 1½ hours; admission is modest, though check the current fee at the gate. From there, take an auto or cab to Dilli Haat INA (roughly 20–30 minutes depending on traffic). It generally opens at 10:30 am, so arriving then gives you time to browse the craft stalls before they get busy. Budget around ₹30 for Indian visitors or ₹100 for foreign visitors, plus whatever you spend on lunch; stall prices vary, and the food court is a good place to sample a regional dish or two.
After about 1½ hours at Dilli Haat, take an auto or cab to Deer Park in Hauz Khas, usually a 10–15-minute ride. Spend an easy hour on the shaded paths, keeping an eye on the time as the park is best enjoyed in daylight and typically closes around sunset. Then wander into Hauz Khas Village for its independent boutiques and galleries; give yourself about 1½ hours, and expect some shops to open later in the day. Finish at Yeti – The Himalayan Kitchen for dinner—reserve if you can, especially on a Sunday evening. Plan on roughly ₹800–1,500 per person; momo, thukpa and other Himalayan-style dishes make a satisfying end to the day.
After your planned Yellow Line ride to Rajiv Chowk, allow 10–15 minutes to walk to Janpath Market. Start browsing around 10 am, when the stalls and shops are getting going, and give yourself about 1½ hours. You’ll find clothes, jewellery, bags and crafts along the busy street; bargaining is normal, so ask the price politely and compare a couple of stalls before buying. Carry some cash, though many shops also take digital payments.
Walk back toward Connaught Place for Museum of Illusions, near the inner circle. Set aside about 1½ hours for the interactive rooms and photo-friendly installations; check its current opening hours and ticket prices online before setting out, and consider booking ahead for your preferred entry time. From there, it’s a short walk through the arcades to United Coffee House. Settle in for a leisurely lunch in its grand, old-world dining room; budget roughly ₹1,000–1,800 per person.
After lunch, take a relaxed stroll around Central Park, in the middle of Connaught Place. Give the lawns and people-watching about an hour, then wander the surrounding arcades if you feel like browsing. It’s a pleasant place to slow down after the market and museum; in October, aim for the cooler late afternoon and bring water for the walk.
Give yourself a relaxed start and reach Rajouri Garden around 10:30–11 am; shops open at different times, so the street gets livelier as the morning goes on. Spend about 1½ hours browsing fashion, accessories and everyday stores around the market lanes, and keep an eye out for traffic when crossing the main roads. The Blue Line stop is useful for getting around this part of West Delhi, but the market itself is best explored on foot.
Head to Mystery Rooms for a roughly 1½-hour escape-room challenge. Book your session ahead of time, especially for a group, and check the venue’s current slot availability and pricing when you reserve. After the game, make your way to Sandoz for a leisurely late lunch—allow about 1½ hours and budget roughly ₹700–1,300 per person for North Indian dishes. This puts lunch a little later than usual, so grab a small snack beforehand if you’re hungry.
Finish at Pacific Mall in Tagore Garden, about a 10-minute ride on the Blue Line from Rajouri Garden station, followed by a short walk into the mall. Set aside around two hours for indoor shopping, a café break or a film; shop and cinema hours vary, so check the listings if you have a particular plan. It’s an easy place to wind down after a busy day, especially if the weather turns hot or rainy.
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