Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The cosmopolitan city of Delhi is a melting pot of cultures. On this full-day tour explore the religious sites of several faiths - Hindu temples, a Baha’i temple and a Sikh temple - and witness the diversity of religions in India. On this private tour you will see the ISKCON temple, Lotus Temple, Chattarpur Temple, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Akshardham Temple, and Birla Mandir.
Highlights: • Akshardham Temple, the largest temple complex in the world • Chattarpur Temple, the second largest temple of India • The Lotus Temple
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Entrance fees for Akshardham
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities (recommended)
Itinerary
1
ISKCON Temple Delhi
You will be picked up from fixed point / hotel leave for sightseeing.
ISKCON temple is a part of the popular Hare Krishna movement. Inside the temple, see elaborate decorations that depict scenes from the life of the Hindu God, Krishna.
1 hour
2
Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple is a Baha’i temple. This splendid white, lotus shaped temple is the last of seven major Baha’i temples in the world. The temple is made of pure marble. The lotus shape of the temple was chosen by the architect because it is a symbol common to some of the major religions of India, namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Around the petals of the temple are nine pools of water that look spectacular in the natural light.
1 hour
3
Chhatarpur Temple
Located in South Delhi the Chhatarpur Temple complex is spread over an area of approximately 60 acres. This complex is the second largest temple complex in India. Learn about the South Indian architectural influences that are evident in the marble façade and explore the many shrines of the temple complex with your guide.
1 hour
4
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Final stop before lunch is Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, an important pilgrimage site for the Sikhs. Located next to the Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, the golden dome and tall flagpole of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is an important landmark of New Delhi. The Gurdwara was originally a mansion of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan stayed here during his visit to Delhi in1664. He tended to the sick during the cholera and smallpox epidemic in Delhi from this mansion. Later he himself succumbed to the disease. A small water tank stands in the precincts of the Gurdwara. Its waters are believed to have curative properties. A school and an art gallery are also located within the Gurdwara.
1 hour
5
Swaminarayan Akshardham
The temple has featured in the Guiness Book of World Records as the world’s largest comprehensive Hindu temple. It took five years and 11 000 artisans and volunteers to construct this temple that was opened to the public in 2005. There are over nine domes, 230 intricately carved pillars, 148 life sized elephants and over 20 000 idols in the temple.
2 hours
6
Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan)
Your last stop for the day will be the Lakshmi Narayan temple, popularly known as Birla Mandir. It is the first of a series of temples built over India by the industrialist and philanthropist Birla family. It was built in 1939 and is dedicated to the Goddess Lakshmi (the Goddess of Prosperity) and Lord Narayan (the Preserver). The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on condition that people from all walks of life be permitted to enter it. Take part in the evening aarti (prayers) here.
Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
The cosmopolitan city of Delhi is a melting pot of cultures. On this full-day tour explore the religious sites of several faiths - Hindu temples, a Baha’i temple and a Sikh temple - and witness the diversity of religions in India. On this private tour you will see the ISKCON temple, Lotus Temple, Chattarpur Temple, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Akshardham Temple, and Birla Mandir.
Highlights: • Akshardham Temple, the largest temple complex in the world • Chattarpur Temple, the second largest temple of India • The Lotus Temple
