10 Best Places to visit in Delhi-NCR during Dussehra

The capital city of the country, Delhi, is one city where you will find some of the other events and festivals going on at any given time. Even festivals like Diwali and Holi are celebrated widely here. Another festival which is celebrated well by the people in Delhi is Dussehra. You will be able to find stages that are being erected and plays and dramas on the life of Lord Ram are being carried out by theater artists. This is the time of the year when the entire city dazzles with lights. If you visit the restaurants, you will even find Navratri special cuisines. Dussehra in Delhi is one of the most beautiful things you can witness, and the city embodies the spirit of Navratri and Dussehra. Here are some places to visit in Delhi-NCR during Dussehra that you can visit to enjoy the festivities.

Dussehra Celebration in Delhi-NCR

1. Ramlila Maidan
2. Subhash Maidan
3. Lal Qila Maidan
4. Shri Dharmik Leela Committee, Red Fort Lawns
5. DDA ground, NSP, Pitampura
6. Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, Copernicus Marg
7. Dwarka Ground sector 10
8. Ramlila Maidan Keshav Puram
9. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
10. DDA Ground Patparganj

1. Ramlila Maidan

Ramlila Maidan is one of the famous places to visit in Delhi during Dussehra. This place has been famous for various events. One of the reasons for which Ramlila Maidan is famous is the Dashami evening when the Ravana Dahan takes place. The giant-sized effigies are burnt and then people celebrate the victory of Ram. The performers, who take part in the plays, greet the audience dressed as Lord Ram and his kin. 

2. Subhash Maidan

Subhash Maidan becomes one of the main tourist attractions in Delhi during the Dussehra festival. It is one of the oldest places in the national capital where Ramlila is conducted. Many eminent personalities also visit this place to attend Ramlila and Ravan Dahan. It is also one of the shopping places in Delhi during the Dussehra festival. You will also find several stalls here from which you can try some of the most delicious dishes.

3. Lal Qila Maidan

Organized by the Luv Kush Ram Lila Committee, Ramlila at Lal Qila Maidan was one of the best in Delhi-NCR. Do not feel surprised if you come across any Bollywood celebrity or television actors here at Lal Qila Maidan. The program commences at 7 pm and the cultural events continue for a long time. If you are for one of the night out places to visit in Delhi during Dussehra, this is the place you should go to.

4. Shri Dharmik Leela Committee, Red Fort Lawns

One of the places to visit in Delhi during Dussehra is Red Fort Lawns. When you are here, you will not only be able to enjoy watching Ramlila but can also enjoy cuisines from various states from the stalls that you will find on the ground. To attract more audience, the organizers make use of recent technologies to put on spectacular shows.

5. DDA ground, NSP, Pitampura

It is again one of the oldest places where Ramlila is conducted. If you are looking forward to the Dussehra festival in Delhi in 2020, make sure you visit this place as well to enjoy most of the celebration. People from all across the city come to this place to witness one of the best Ramlila in Delhi.

6. Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, Copernicus Marg

If you want to watch Ramlila at ease, you much visit Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra at 1, Copernicus Marg. The event takes place at the stage and you do not have to worry a lot about the crowd. The famous Ramlila is 62 years old and the oldest in the capital. This is also famous for being the first one which made it to a TV telecast. 

7. Dwarka Ground Sec.10

One of the things to do during Dussehra in Delhi is to visit Dwarka Ground Sector 10. You will see how colorful the ground is decorated and the atmosphere is like that of a fair. From colorful balloons to toys, from snacks stalls to varieties of earthen potteries, you will come across a lot of options to enjoy your time at Dwarka Ground Sector 10.

8. Ramlila Maidan, Keshav Puram

If you are in North Delhi then this is the best place for you to be part of the celebration. Shri Ram Dharmik Leela Committee, Tri Nagar which organizes this celebration every Dussehra on the Ramlila Maidan in Keshav Puram has been widely acclaimed. The effigies of Ravana and his kin which are burnt are styled classically and will remind you of the childhood days.

9. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

If you happen to be in South Delhi, JLN Stadium is the place to be as the sun sets on Dussehra. The fireworks as the Ravana effigies are set on fire are said to be the best. The cheering crowd will surely reel you into the celebration and before you know it you will be spellbound with the beauty of the whole festival.

10. DDA Ground Patpargnj

The Ravan Dahan organized at the DDA Ground, near National Victor School in Patparganj is celebrated at a larger than life scale. The devotees can be heard shouting the slogans of “Jai Shri Ram” from far away and the effigies of Ravana burning to the ground can be seen from a great distance as well.

Denoting the victory of good over evil, the occasion of Dussehra or Vijayadashami holds a very special place in the culture of India and is celebrated by people from all walks of life with equal joy and frolic. The celebration date in 2020 of Dussehra is 25th October. Though because of the ongoing pandemic, the 2020 Dussehra is not going to be the same as other years. However, to avoid the crowd in public transport, you can take a car subscription in Delhi by Revv and enjoy Ramlila. With sanitized Revv cars you can rest assured of your concerns about hygiene while using the car.