Girls night out – just the phrase, and joyful memories of endless giggles, dancing, staying out till wee morning hours and ending it with greasy late-night pizza, start kicking in?- sounds like the perfect recipe for fun.

We understand ladies night in Hyderabad (think weekdays, month-end budget constraints endless traffic, or just not in the going out mood, perhaps?) cannot always be getting dressed, club hopping across the hottest night pubs in Hyderabad, and sashaying with your girl gang.

Here are five super smart ideas for your next girls night out, that are sure to be a hit, and will leave you feel rejuvenated – for what can be better than spending time with your girl tribe?

Bond and bind over food!

Cooking is therapeutic, period. The whole idea of chopping, preparing ingredients, watch it simmer, the aromas that tickle your senses, and flavours that satiate your taste buds – is unparalleled. And what better when you can d it with friends over chatter? 

Pick up your favourite recipe, and cook it up! Try a new cuisine, just whip up a freezer meal, or decorate cupcakes -make a mess in the kitchen, let your hair down – just be.

If you are feeling a little experimental, you could all chip in, and hire a professional chef to take a little private, special cookery lesson for  the group. Check with your local market, restaurants and even schools in the area who may offer these services. And we aren’t even talking about baking here – as a group activity that is entirely another level.

Do Something Pinterest-Worthy:

There are tons of ideas out there on Pinterest – but in essence they are all the same – get a bunch of your girlfriends together, shop for supplies, and work on those boards you have been pining endlessly on Pinterest.

Each one could choose one craft night idea, and everyone could make it together over some wine and dine.

It doesn’t have to be just crafts though – get those creative juices flowing and how – Do a makeup makeover, try out some makeup tutorials you’ve pinned, or make your own bath salts, mix up your own cocktails – the ideas are endless.

Have a Spa night:

When you want to celebrate something low key, and are not in the mood for loud parties, this is the perfect way to spend some quality time with your pals. Bring a bunch of food and booze, set some lovely mood lighting, and tune into that spotify list.

Hire professional masseurs or just do each other’s facials and nails – it is a promise of fun and relaxation.

All the tired girls would LOVE pampering and bringing the spa to your ladies’ night means you and your pals can sit back, relax and treat yourself to that much needed tender loving care.

Movie night:

Often it is fun enough to just invite the girls over, have a few snacks and drinks around, and talk with each other! Rave and rant your hearts out, catch up on each others’ lives, and binge watch Netflix or Prime. A girl’s night in with pizza, pyjamas, popcorn and endless pina coladas is always welcome. Have a planned movie marathon and watch all those must watch films you missed. Even watching sex and the city or reruns of Friends can feel special with your girls, doesn’t it?

Feeling a little nerdy? Catch up over a book exchange or plan – have a book club meeting.

Dress up, photoshoot, upload:

Come on, everyone needs that ooh-la-la photo or a fantastic no-reason profile picture update. Do each other’s hair, make up, accentuate your best angles and click away. You can even exchange clothes and accessories that you picked up during that sale, but are now clueless why you did so.

Channelize your inner fashion diva, get that look that you are scared to try, go wild- choose a theme, colour code, anything! Upload proofs of your fun night, and make for later memories with those killer pictures.

Game night:

Games are great conversation starters, mood equalisers and up the fun quotient instantly. Choose some of the merriest drinking games, flex those brain muscles with naughty scrabble, play monopoly or own very reliable dumb charades. Endless laughter guaranteed.

Go out for an hour of bowling, or watch a game online. You could even have a gamer girl’s night with candy crush championship, mine craft, Poke mongo or even PUBG.

Remember, a happy girl is a better girl! Set that date, force everyone on the group to make it and take that night off to chill out. Girl’s night outs can be simple, easy, frugal and fun. And while you do, you could always plan for your Galantines – show some girl love – next night out or night in.