An online discussion was triggered by a social media user’s assertion on X (previously Twitter) that Delhi is a boring city. The user provided some evidence to support her allegation, but Delhiites didn’t seem happy with this statement.
Interestingly, X user Yukti further claimed that one can do nothing in Delhi other than eat.
Yukti in her social media post on X, wrote, “Delhi is so boring. (Most Indian cities maybe?) There’s no actual water bodies, no trails, no hikes, no nice safe walks, no scenic places to stroll along Eating is all you can do. That is literally the only activity in Delhi, if you disagree, change my mind”.
It is reported that her post garnered over 565.5K views and had over 900 comments. However, it seems that now the X user has protected her account and only approved followers can see her posts.
People react to her post
In an attempt to respond to all of Yukti’s questions, a user suggested that she go hiking or trail-running at Delhi’s Lodhi Garden or Hauz Khas. The user further criticised her post by pointing out that none of the problems Yukti listed were among the problems the nation’s capital was facing. “no actual water bodies: Yamuna River. no trails or hikes: Lodhi Garden & Hauz Khas. no scenic places: India Gate. Delhi has a lot of issues, but none of those mentioned by you. If you’re new to Delhi, start walking around,” the comment read.
Another user said that each location has its own unique beauty and things to appreciate when they mentioned that you can’t travel to the hill station of Shimla and hunt for a beach. “Delhi is known for its history and architecture. Come here to take a walk through what makes us US. Mughal marvels to freedom struggle chronicles, you will see our evolution as a country here,” the user added.
Another user on X replied, “What? Who told you Delhi doesn’t have any hiking places? Search Ghazipur landfill. The top view is too scenic.”
After writing a follow-up to her earlier post, Yukti expressed her gratitude for the recommendations and she wanted to know about just two or three “PDA hotspot” forests or parks that are “pleasant and safe, peaceful, not smelly/dirty, not overly crowded, and has no shady.”
