New Delhi Trip Overview
This full-day temples tour in Delhi gives you the inside knowledge of different religions and temples. Visit different kinds of temples to learn about the history, culture and religious belief of each one. Spend the day exploring Delhi’s most historic temples with a friendly guide, who gives you an insider’s view
• Visit Delhi’s famous temples and admire the stunning architecture.
• Explore Swaminarayan Akshardham temple, the world’s largest comprehensive Hindu temple. where architects have achieved the zenith of carving to induce life in every piece of stone
• Visit the Lotus Temple, the Bahai house of worship.
* Visit the Birla Temple, founded by the great independence leader, Mahatma Gandhi
* Visit Sikh temple known as Bangla Sahib to experience one of the largest community kitchen.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
This full-day temples tour in Delhi gives you the inside knowledge of different religions and temples. Visit different kinds of temples to learn about the history, culture and religious belief of each one. Spend the day exploring Delhi’s most historic temples with a friendly guide, who gives you an insider’s view
• Visit Delhi’s famous temples and admire the stunning architecture.
• Explore Swaminarayan Akshardham temple, the world’s largest comprehensive Hindu temple. where architects have achieved the zenith of carving to induce life in every piece of stone
• Visit the Lotus Temple, the Bahai house of worship.
* Visit the Birla Temple, founded by the great independence leader, Mahatma Gandhi
* Visit Sikh temple known as Bangla Sahib to experience one of the largest community kitchen.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
Start your day at 9 AM from your hotel. Your first stop will be Swaminarayan Akshardham temple. Throughout the day you’ll be immersed in traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture. Akshardham temple, the centre of the complex is 141 feet high and covered top to bottom with intricate carvings of flora, fauna, dancers, musicians, and deities.
Stop At: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
The temple, which attracts approximately 70 per cent of all tourists who visit Delhi, was officially opened in 2005 and has been verified by Guinness World Records as the largest comprehensive Hindu temple complex in the world. Lotus Temple, a Baha’i house of worship was completed in 1986. It serves as the mother temple for the Baha’i faith of Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in Delhi.
Stop At: Laxmi Narayan Temple, Mandir Marg Near Gole Market, New Delhi 110001 India
Have a lunch break (own expense), & later visit Laxminarayan Temple, a Hindu temple that is dedicated to Vishnu with his consort Lakshmi. The temple was completed in 1939 & was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi -.
End this tour by visiting Gurudwara Bangla Sahib to learn a little about this fascinating SIKH religion before heading back to your hotel. Tour ends at 5 PM.
