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7 Gorakhpur Date Ideas That Don't Involve a Mall

If you are tired of the same old City Mall, Orion Mall, movie and Nauka Vihar plan, Gorakhpur has some pretty cute hidden spots for quality time. Here are 7 date ideas that are a little more fun, a little more chill and very Gen Z coded.

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Nauka Vihar Evening Date

Nauka Vihar

You guys can go all the way to the end of Nauka Vihar, especially around evening when the weather starts getting nicer. Find a peaceful spot, sit together for a while and just enjoy the vibe without doing anything too fancy. You can also grab your favourite coffee from JSR Garden and make it a cosy little evening date.

carry coffee from JSR Garden
Evening light over the lake at the far end of Nauka Vihar, Gorakhpur
Evening light at the far end of Nauka Vihar.
Sometimes the best dates are literally just sitting together and talking for hours.

GDA Tower City View Date

GDA Tower

Okay, this one is slightly adventurous lol. Get to the top of GDA Tower, grab a Pepsi and some Clean Bowled Momos, and just enjoy the city view together.

Pepsi + Clean Bowled Momos

It can get a little risky sometimes, so please do not do anything stupid for the aesthetic. And if security catches you, maybe just accept your ₹200 contribution to the date night fund.

Sunset view of Gorakhpur city from the top of GDA Tower
City lights from the top of GDA Tower.

Daana Paani Winter Date

Daana Paani

When winter hits, take your scooty out and go for a long ride towards Daana Paani. Get some paneer pakoda, chai and aloo paratha and honestly, that combination already sounds like a perfect winter date.

Ask them to arrange a table in the garden area, sit together with some warm chai and just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Very simple, very cute, very we did not need a fancy restaurant.
Warm chai and paneer pakoda on a garden table at Daana Paani, Gorakhpur
Chai, pakoda and a garden table in winter.

Domingarh Railway Bridge Date

Domingarh

This one is for couples who enjoy those random little moments. Go to the Domingarh railway station bridge, sit there together, hold hands and watch the trains passing by.

you will love it

There is usually a nimbu chai wala who comes around every few minutes, so grab a chai, sit there for a while and enjoy the view. It is honestly one of those places where you do absolutely nothing but somehow still have a great time.

Trains passing below the railway station bridge at Domingarh, Gorakhpur
Trains, nimbu chai and nowhere to be.

Jagatbella Road Drive

Jagatbella Road

Take your car and go for a drive towards Jagatbella Road. It can actually be a really nice date spot because it is less crowded and the surroundings are pretty peaceful.

playlist = half the date

Put on your favourite playlist, talk nonsense, stop somewhere for a while and just enjoy the drive together. Just do not keep your car stopped at one place for too long. We are planning a date, not a permanent parking spot.

Quiet green stretch of Jagatbella Road perfect for a long drive, Gorakhpur
Open road, loud playlist, zero crowd.

Forest Club Candlelight Date

Forest Club

If you are looking for something a little more mature and romantic, Forest Club at night can be a really nice option for a candlelight dinner.

It has that peaceful night time vibe where you can actually sit across from each other and have a proper conversation without screaming over loud music.

Good food, good conversations and a slow evening together.
Quiet candlelight dinner table at Forest Club at night, Gorakhpur
Slow dinners under quiet night lights.

Pool Gaming + Coffee Date

Near Nauka Vihar

There is a pool gaming and coffee spot near Nauka Vihar where you guys can actually do something together instead of just sitting across a table. Play multiplayer games, try some couple games or even go absolutely chaotic with the ball pool.

ball pool = chaos mode

Get some food and coffee while you are there too. And honestly, playing games together is a pretty good relationship test because you quickly find out who is competitive and who suddenly has anger issues.

Pool table and coffee counter at a gaming cafe near Nauka Vihar, Gorakhpur
Games, coffee and one very competitive partner.

Save this list for your next date, because Gorakhpur has more to offer than just malls and multiplexes.

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