Sanjay Van
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/delhi, r/NewDelhi·14 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Sanjay Van is a wooded park near Qutub Minar that people recommend as a peaceful, forest-like escape in the middle of Delhi. A few suggest going early in the morning or in the evening, and commenters mention birdlife, peacocks, nilgai and good sunsets. One visitor loves the stony hilltop section past the wetland, especially on clear winter days.
Address
G5PJ+PMP Sanjay Van Park, Sanjay Van, New Mehrauli Road, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Nature, Walks
- Known for
- Birds
- Best time to go
- Early morning
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Says sunsets there can be pretty good.
Recommends it for early morning walks.
Mentions Sanjay Van as another forested area to visit.
Says Sanjay Van is peaceful.
Recommends it for nature and peaceful walking.
Recommends it for nature and birds, best early morning to catch the sunrise.
Loves a hilltop stony outcrop section past the wetland; beautiful on clear winter days.
Suggests Sanjay Van as a place to visit.
Names Sanjay Van as one of their favourite places to hang out.
Suggests visiting Sanjay Van and taking the rose garden path from the parking toward SDA.
Flags Sanjay van at night as a place to avoid.
Suggests Sanjay Van for anyone wanting a forest-like experience in the city.
Included in a list of places to visit.
Describes it as an urban forest where you can see peacocks, foxes and nilgai.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.