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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).
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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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).
Itinerary
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Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
9am Morning pickup from your hotel & enjoy guided Temple Tour visit of Old & New Delhi by private vehicle.
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
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
Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
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: 1 hour
Stop At: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
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: 1 hour
Stop At: Art India, J 5 Defence Colony Flyover Market, New Delhi 110024 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: 1 hour
Stop At: Iskon Temple, Iskcon Temple Rd, New Delhi India
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: 1 hour
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After Delhi Sightseeing dropping back to hotel or your desired destination.
