Visit Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple (closed Mondays) in New Delhi which epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. And visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship. The grounds include the temple, a kitchen, a large pond, a school and an art gallery. Evening take part in Aarti (light ceremony) in ancient Krishna temple known as ISKON (where the foreigners who have become the priest of Lord Krishna dances and beat drums in the temple).
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Monument entrance fees
✔ All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
✔ Professional private tour guide
✔ Buffet Lunch
✖ Drinks
✖ Gratuities (recommended)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Pickup from Hotel / Airport or any other desired location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
New Delhi
9am Morning pickup from your hotel & enjoy guided Temple Tour visit of Old & New Delhi by private vehicle.
2
Swaminarayan Akshardham
First we visit Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple (Closed on Monday) in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only five years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and thousands of BAPS volunteers. Heralded by the Guinness World Record as the World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple, the complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Next we visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the most prominent Sikh gurudwara, or Sikh house of worship. The grounds include the temple, a kitchen, a large pond, a school and an art gallery.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple (Monday Closed) is a magnificent attraction of the city due to the unique flower-like shape. It was built in 1986. It has won many architectural awards and has also been featured in many newspapers and magazines. The temple was created to bring faiths together; visitors are invited to pray or meditate silently according to their own beliefs.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Art India
Shopping in Delhi can be daunting if you don’t know where to go and how to get there. India’s capital city is among the most exciting places to buy textiles (fabric as well as ready to wear clothes), jewelry, shoes, bags, leather, carpets, handicrafts, traditional and contemporary Indian art and curios. The city has many different shopping areas. Each market has a distinctive ambiance, and adds its own flavor to the experience of shopping.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
ISKCON Temple Delhi
Visit evening take part in Aarti (light ceremony) in ancient Krishna temple known as ISKON (where the foreigners who have become the priest of Lord Krishna dances and beat drums in the temple).
Duration: 60 minutes
7
New Delhi
After Delhi Sightseeing dropping back to hotel or your desired destination.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
