10 Delightful Gift Ideas for Dad's Birthday: Make Your Darling Dad's Day a Special One (2019)

There’s no one type of dad. There’s the techie dad, the outdoorsy dad, the designy dad, the healthy dad, the young dad, the  seasoned dad — the list goes on. But, whatever type he is, we all love our dads and want to show our gratitude and appreciation for him.

Perhaps you will be shopping for this Father’s Day. What gifts are there for the dad who doesn’t want anything? What is a memorable gift for dad? Choosing gifts for a dad's birthday can be hard. Don't worry just sit back, read and relax as we are going to answer all these questions and give you several gift ideas for dad so you can make his birthday awesome.

Make the gift all about him. To find the right gift - you can start by thinking of what he likes. Alternatively, you can even ask your mum what he will really appreciate. Or perhaps any of his friends. Here are some other tips to fine the perfect gift idea for dad for his birthday.

Your dad works hard and so he should get something that gives him rest. Stress can cause serious problems like heart disease so it's in your best interests to help your dad stay serene. Something like a foot massager is a great idea - it can be very relaxing and soothing to use after a hard day's work.

Getting something that will let you all have fun as a family is one of the best gifts for a dad's birthday. 
Family time is an important time for all families. You can get a game involving multiple players as this will help deepen the bond between you and your dad. If you can, then try to set up a family ritual too like playing a board game every Sunday or watching TV together after dinner. This creates an opportunity to strengthen the bond and create lovely memories

Encourage his hobbies and interests because staying engaged helps to keep people young and active and who doesn't want an active dad! For example if he's into golf, then golf sets are a good idea and the added benefit is that it will help him stay fit and get fresh air. Hobbies are also a great way to get your mind out of the day to day stresses and they enable a person to stay sharp and productive.

We should have some concerns about health as our parents are ageing. As everyone says - health is wealth. A gift related to exercise will help reduce the chances of him developing deadly diseases and will improve his overall fitness

So, an exercise cycle, walking shoes, fitness bands - are all thoughtful and useful gift ideas. Exercise-related gift ideas for dad's birthday from a daughter or son are particularly ideal as he will be more likely to listen to you than others about the need to stay fit.

He's always told you to be practical and there's no doubt that practical gifts for your dad's birthday will be greatly appreciated. We suggest an electric shaver and If he already has one, you may buy him a camera to indulge his photography hobby or a perhaps good smartphone. Practical gifts are great for people who are hard to shop for because they appreciate gifts that they can put to use.

This special golf set is great to indulge your father's golf habit! It has technology that's redefined ball speed in the category and helped the US become the number 1 iron in golf- faster than ever before.

XR OS irons are easy to launch with a center of gravity that's lower and further back and it's easy to get a ball flight that leads to more accuracy and distance. The wider soles give more forgiveness and it's easier to get more distance out of every impact location. The technology helps to hit good shots more consistently. Progressive lengths and lofts have been included to help  hit the ball farther. It is made out of graphite and costs ₹5,559 on Amazon.

Darts is a game that is loved by many and involves a lot of skill and art. It is guaranteed to give players hours of fun and is also found widely in recreational places and so getting a dart board will be great both for both practice and light enjoyment.

The family game dart board is perfect for family time as the dual sided board has settings which suit both professionals and amateur dart enthusiasts. The 2-Sided- regulation size classic point and circular bullseye, comes complete with set of six steel tip brass darts. Coming with wire fasteners and wire number ring for maximum playing area, the dartboards and equipment are made with bristle and have a classic look.  The reverse is a black alternating with white board and is easy for beginners, 
Get this gift for hours of clean family fun - the board is durable and well-made, and will cost you around  ₹998 on amazon.in

Riding a stationary bicycle counts as cardiovascular exercise and as we know, exercise is great for your dad. 

Regular exercise will help lower his high blood pressure, regulate blood sugar and may prevent heart attacks. It will increase the amount of good cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol in his system resulting in less plaque build-up. 

A stationary cycle will let your dad get his heart pumping without putting undue stress on his joints. The bike under consideration is especially good for people as it reduces mechanical stress on the back, hips, knees and ankles even when compared to walking. Your dad can thus can indulge in daily exercise with a lower risk of injury. The bike's station installation team provides telephonic and WhatsApp based support to  customers and so you'll have no problems setting it up.  All the parts come with 12 months warranty against manufacturing defects.

Just ensure that your dad's position and posture on the bike is correct and this gift will be an investment in his health. The bike will set you back by around ₹7200 - order it on Amazon

The Bosche GSB 500W 10 RE is a must have gift for your dad if he is a DIY-kinda gut. If you have it, you and your family will not need to call any person for petty repair work at home.

The tool has the most compact and powerful impact drill in its class and comes with a powerful 500 W motor. It is extremely compact and easy to use for working in tight spaces, with a a low weight of only 1.5 kg . which ensure fatigue-free working.

Thus it is a perfect birthday gift idea for a dad who likes to do repair work by himself. He'll love it and feel like a knowledgeable repair man right away when the tools are in his hand. Chores like hanging up a painting or fixing a wall clock become pleasures with this gadget as it has all the tools needed to do any kind of work.

Order it for around ₹3499 on Amazon

If your dad likes music, then this gift is for him.  The enhanced Extra Bass technology of this amazing Sony Headphones enables one to enjoy the intensity of deep bass notes. The Bass booster amplifies the low end frequencies while an improved seal between the driver unit and ears keeps sound in.

Your dad will enjoy hours of comfortable listening with soft cushioned earpads and an adjustable metal headband. With this gift, he will be able to relax and listen to the lush powerful lows because extra bass enhances all the low-end bass frequencies to pump out a deep, ecstatic sound.  The bold elegant design will add style to your dad as he listens to his favourite songs. A few button presses are all that's needed to change he songs and the in-line remote and mic will let your dad skip tracks, answer calls and change the volume all from the headphone itself.

The gadget is compatible with Android 4.0 and above and comes in four vibrant colours. Be sure to choose the one your dad likes! 

Buy it for ₹2618 on Amazon. Cost of the smile it will bring on your dad's face? Priceless.

A briefcase, but with speakers for playing vinyl records. Now how about that!

Ion Audio Vinyl Transport is a styled briefcase turntable. It has a rugged case with a handle and so it is very much portable. If your dad has old records, or likes things from the past, then is the perfect gift for him.
It can play all the 3 1⁄3, 45 and 78 RPM records. The speaker comes with a 45 RPM adapter and has built-in stereo speakers for convenient listening without having to connect external speakers. In addition, it has RCA outputs for simple connection to home audio equipment and a convenient auto-stop feature.

No power? No problem because it can also operate on three AA batteries. The sound quality is pristine and your dad will surely appreciate such a device.

The Ion Audio turntable is a modern vintage although it far surpasses old suitcase turntables in versatility.But no, it doesn't cost a fortune to buy, You can get the Ion Audio turntable for your dad for just ₹5490 on Amazon. It costs less than other players with far less novelty and features.

Who does not like stargazing? No one! 

Stars hold the wonders of the universe and one can spend a lot of time in silent contemplation looking at them.  Star gazing causes puts things in perspective, our problems are small compared to the vastness of existence!

If your dad likes stargazing or is philosophical, then this gift will be the best for him. If he is not already into it, this gift will help him get there. Star gazing can be incredibly therapeutic and can become a whole new hobby for your dad. The feeling of being a part of the world wide community of star gazers is amazing and this hobby will be very productive for him.

The telescope has good performance for observing celestial bodies, moon, stars, Venus and Mars.
It can be moved vertically and horizontally and It's magnification ranges from 18x to 90x making it ideal for observing both the land and sky. It does not require any batteries so the next time you go out of the city, be sure to take it along and have amazing views of the heavens.

It comes with a solid adjustable aluminium tripod stand for stability and will cost you just ₹2150 on Amazon

If your dad is a practical man or is hard to choose gifts for, then this is the perfect present for him.
The Phillips Aquatouch is very well known and is 100 percent waterproof. It comes with 5-direction flex heads and comfortcut blades for a protective shave. 

There are no risks of cuts and your dad will be able to groom himself with ease. An inbuilt skin protection system also ensures that the user won't get skin irritation or rashes after using it. It allows for both wet and dry shaves - for 30 minutes of shaving time requires an 8 hour recharge which is above the industry average.

The batteries are both powerful as well as energy efficient. The precision Trimmer is perfect for those imposing dads who keep sideburns and moustaches. The stainless steel blades will last your dad up to 2 years. The LED display panel indicates travel lock, low battery and has a battery indicator. If your dad travels a lot, this will be perfect as it can be used anywhere in the world without worrying about voltage changes. The Aquatouch will cost you ₹4049 on Amazon

Want to make your dad look fabulous?

Then House of Sorella’z affordable fashion accessories combo for Men is the gift you should choose  for him. It is a great option as a gift for someone dear to you as it's colours and material is perfect.

The Necktie's width at the widest point is approx 2.2 inches, bowties have a elastic adjustable strap which will fit most necks. The best quality satin material is used to make these Neckties, Pocket Squares & Bows because your dad deserves only the best. This gift will cost just ₹484 and is a good price to pay for the stylish photos of your dad you'll be able to upload on Facebook! Order it on Amazon

There can be no better gift for dad's who are into photography than a camera.

Fujifilm Instax wide angle camera uses large format INSTAX instant films. Sleekly styled, this lightweight camera has a professional and contemporary design that allows easy handling  and helps compose great shots. The accompanying close-up lens expands the range of photo shooting. Shots can be taken from up to 40cms from the subject.

Automatic flash for low-light shooting optimizes the luminescence in accordance with the distance. Exposure compensation (Lighten-Darken control) enables the user to get just the right mood. The shots taken are wider than those of other instant cameras and the prints are double the size of Instax Mini so your dad can take amazing landscape pictures with it. The camera will cost you around ₹7150, buy it on Amazon

Here are a few bonus gift ideas, you can pair them with your main gift to make his birthday all the more special and fun.

The Andaman Islands have blue waters, pristine white beaches with crabs walking on them and sunny skies. Be sure to visit Havelock islands for some of the most untouched virgin beaches in India. You can rent a cycle and roam the island or stay in a great hotel in Port Blair, whatever you do, the trip promises to be very memorable.

Give him a clown-doll with a note saying- "You are the person who makes me laugh the most in life"

You can do this as a light hearted joke or prank. Make him feel as this is his birthday gift and when he is convinced, spring the real gift on him along with lots of affection.