Planning a weekend with children in Delhi? These five destinations combine nature, heritage and practical learning

Sunder Nursery covers approximately 90 acres beside Humayun’s Tomb. Its landscape combines restored monuments, gardens, water features and a biodiversity zone, giving children space to observe birds, plants and historic structures during the same visit.

Lodhi Garden contains monuments associated with Delhi’s Sayyid and Lodhi periods, including the tombs of Muhammad Shah and Sikandar Lodi. Its paths and lawns make it possible to introduce children to architecture without turning the outing into a conventional museum visit.

Hauz Khas Deer Park remains a protected forest, but visitors should not be promised close encounters with deer. In 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the relocation of most of the herd and said no more than 38 deer could remain, subject to approvals and upgrades required by the Central Zoo Authority.

Hauz Khas Deer Park remains a protected forest, but visitors should not be promised close encounters with deer. In 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the relocation of most of the herd and said no more than 38 deer could remain, subject to approvals and upgrades required by the Central Zoo Authority.

Delhi’s National Zoological Park offers online ticketing and battery-operated trolley services for visitors who may find the extensive walking route difficult. The zoo is closed every Friday, and its opening hours change seasonally, so families should check the official visitor page before leaving.