13 Cool Gifts for Dad on his 50th Birthday! Plus Ideas to Make His Day Special And Unforgettable (Updated 2021)

Dad - a daughter’s first love and a son’s all-time superhero - is the most special person in our lives. He may have been the backbone or strongest pillar in your lives, someone you look up to, or perhaps your dear friend! Whatever your equation may be with daddy dearest, you just can't let his birthday go by without planning something special for him. Is your old man turning the big 50 this year? If yes, you must help him celebrate his milestone birthday by gifting him an amazing present, something that he will love and treasure for his next innings!

A 50th birthday definitely calls for a grand celebration. Whether you are planning a big party or having a simple, casual affair, remember to make it worth for your father. It’s entirely HIS day, so plan around his likes and preferences. You can just let him relax, enjoy his day and do everything that he wants. Here are some ideas to make his golden jubilee birthday celebration a cherishable and memorable one:

Here are the best super-cool gifts for father on 50th birthday that are sure to make his day a great one.

This one’s a pretty cool gift for father on his 50th birthday. This flask is a perfect pal for his leisure times. Along with keeping the drinks cold, you can also give it a personal touch by customising it with his name on it or a sweet message that he'll love reading while he enjoys his drink. This hip flask measures 13.5cm x 9cm x 2cm, weighs 7 oz., and is made up of stainless steel. The actual color may vary slightly with each product, but rest assured that is a value-for-money product. You can get this from dezains.com for Rs.799.

An innovative birthday gift idea, the high-quality materials used make the hip flask look and feel elegant and luxurious. When filled with a fantastic tipple, this flask becomes even more of a treasure. This product comes with a handy pouring funnel in a stylish box. It really is a commemorative gift that your dad is sure to treasure forever!

If your dad loves vintage items, then this is something you must gift him on his 50th birthday. The royal vintage pocket watch is a classic and unique gift, smartly hand-crafted with an antique finish. Available with an old ship print at the back, this unique 50th birthday gift has its own wooden storage box that comes along with it. It is made up of brass metal and the watch has a diameter of 5.5 cm. You can buy this from excitinglives.com for Rs.590. There is another high-quality variant offered by PepperFry on their online store - Brass Pocket Watch Vintage Decor by Anantaran is available for Rs 590.

The 50th birthday is a milestone and it is normal to look back at all those years gone past. Why not remind him of the sweetest moments of his life both personal and professional by making a collage? Look for photos that will remind him of some of his most memorable events and moments in his life. You can ask your mother, his friends and even check his social media to find the best pics. Get all of them together and then make a collage of it. You will find several online stores that offer this service. You can get choose to get this option which prints and frames all your chosen photos. Check out this option on Amazon where you have several size options,with prices starting at Rs. 469.

If you are thinking of something that he needs and will use very frequently, then this is the right combination. This spectacle box is a beautiful way to express how much you care for your dad. Dads often forget their spectacle here and there, but this case will help him spot his glasses easily. Moreover, with this product, you will also get a ceramic mug and a wooden coaster. This desk organizer combo is a resourceful and thoughtful gift for your father. Buy this from igp.com for Rs.684.

A luxury pen is a cherished possession for all of us! On his 50th birthday, gift him a truly special pen that he will love to carry and use all through his days. You can get it engraved with his name and even a message so it is personalised. There are several pen brands and styles to choose from - Cross, Mountblanc, Waterman, Sheaffer, Shetland etc. We have chosen a ballpoint pen from Waterman that comes with 23KT gold plated trim and clip. Sleek and elegant, this is a gift for dads who love no-fuss gifts. Order it on Makoba for Rs. 6,000

This one is a couple gift idea for both your dad and mom. A set of two engraved salsa champagne flutes are designed to stand out and speak for one's elegant and glamorous taste. These Thai-made masterpieces beautifully lift up the mood in the room thanks to the sleek engraving on the glasses. These flutes hold 165 ml of your favorite champagne and can also be used in a dishwasher, isn't that cool? Even if your father is a non-drinker, this creative and stylish present will add a charming touch to your living room display, and delight him on many upcoming occasions! Buy these from giftmyemotions.com for Rs.1,999.

Alternatively, you can gift him personalised whiskey glasses like this one on Amazon for Rs. 999.

Reaching 50 unfortunately also means an increase in aches and pains. Your dad might be facing odd pains as he goes through his day but will not even tell anyone or complain about it. A personal massager might help reduce the stress of daily life and give him some relief. Here is a great product that uses shiastu kneading with heat to relax muscles and revive them. The design includes multiple nodes so it can provide effective relief and has a flexible pattern so can be used in anywhere on the body. Check out this product on Amazon for Rs. 2,299

If your dad enjoys healthy jokes about aging and is young at heart, you may consider gifting him a funny 50th birthday gift. We have compiled a list of coffee mugs with cool messages that will add a spark to his morning cuppa routine. While these are pre-printed humorous messages, many web stores also allow you to print your own messages or funny quotes/phrases. Here is our top picks from Amazon (available for a super affordable price of RS.301): I M Not 50 Printed Ceramic Coffee Mug with Coasters. And maybe there are some more you can find on marketplace.

If you dad loves gadgets and other utilitarian products then this organiser is a cool option. This multifunction product features a 4000 mAh power bank inbult offering both wireless and cable charging to phones and other devices, a phone holder, numerous slots for pen, cards etc and a 192-page A5 notebook. The organiser also includes a removable 16 GB flash drive, a tangle-free 3-in-1 fast charging cable and a wireless charging spot on the top cover. Truly elegant and useful, your busy dad will find this a useful addition to his daily life. Available on William Penn for Rs. 5,950. You can also personalise this product, so be sure to add details while ordering .

Jackets are ever useful addition to wardrobes and buy your father something that will be of use for him in daily life. Depending on the city he lives in you can get him either a cotton jacket or a woolen one. We have here a beautifully styled Nehru jacket in wool from Fab India. The sober colour and classic design makes it suitable for wearing casually and also formal events. Buy it on the site for Rs. 3,290.

For all avid readers, the Kindle is a super-hit gift idea. With growing age, people find it difficult to read. With the Kindle, one can easily adjust the brightness levels and read any book easily without straining the eyes. Also, the hassle to maintain a bookshelf is now history, as you can download hundreds and thousands of books of your choice on your Kindle device. You can connect to the WiFi and browse the Kindle store to check out the latest titles and purchase them any time, on the go!

The Kindle is a particularly thoughtful gift for your parent because the device allows you to adjust the font size. If you want the words to look bigger and bolder, you can do that in a jiffy without worrying about finding your reading glasses! The Kindle is known for it's high-resolution display (300 ppi), natural, real-paper like feel with no screen glare, even in bright sunlight, adjustable light that is a built-in feature, long-lasting battery life, capacity to hold thousands of books. Availability of new releases and bestsellers, including the most extensive digital selection of books in local languages like Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, and Malayalam. This version is available for Rs.12,999 on Amazon.

If your dad is one of those who dislike spending too much on grooming products, then take this opportunity to gift something really special. Buy him a gift set of grooming products from one of the luxury brands like Bulgari. Or you could go with a perfume set. Which every suits your dad the best. He may think it is still a frivolous buy but he won't say no!

We have chosen this his kit from Salvatore Ferragamo which contains a parfum, a eau de toilette and a shower gel. Avalable for for Rs.6,900, this set features delicious aroma of natural rum and luminous spices Buy it from the TataCliqLuxury website.

Picture this: Your dad wakes up, picks up the newspaper with his morning chai, and finds his name on the headline! Sounds fun right? You can make this happen and see the awe on his face with this simple idea. Gift a fantastic personalized newspaper front-page print. The quality is sure to be good. You can either fold the print over a real newspaper to surprise someone or frame it as a permanent memento.

What’s in the package?

Pages: front newspaper page (1 sheet with front and back page), size: 14 x 22 inches (exact newspaper size), paper: high-quality white permanent glossy sheets, not newsprint, personalised with newspaper name, date, headline, picture and some text below picture, other stories on the page are randomly taken from real newspapers and cannot be personalised. It is delivered by courier between 10 am to 6 pm; they don't deliver early in the morning so we suggest have it delivered earlier and place it outside your doorstep the previous night. Get this for Rs.449 from excitinglives.com.

This one is our personal favorite, and we have tested it with some difficult-to-please family members! This is your chance to go wholly off-board and surprise your dad with short video messages from his near and dear ones. All you need to do is, ask your family and friends to shoot short videos on their phones with a birthday wish for your dad. The message can be anything! Fun, emotions, laughter and happiness is the just the right recipe we're looking for. Then, use a free video editing app and compile all of them into a single video that you can even circulate among your extended family.

When it comes to birthdays, celebrations for adults are a matter of not just fun but jubilation. Upon being grown up, no one really expects grand parties but somewhere inside crave to feel special on their special day. So, if your loved ones are going to celebrate their milestone birthdays very soon, make sure you compliment them for all that they've done for you. Nothing feels warmer and more special than just a few words of appreciation and gratitude.