Akshardham Temple tour

In the morning after breakfast pick up from Your hotel, later transfer to Akshardham Temple on arrival visit
At a distance of 10 km from New Delhi Railway Station, Akshardham Temple or Swaminarayan Temple is located on
the banks of River Yamuna near Nizamuddin Bridge in Delhi. The temple is included in the list of Seven Wonders of
the 21st Century by the prestigious Reader’s Digest magazine. It is one of best built temples in India and among must
visit tourist places in Delhi. It also has been listed in the 2009 edition of the Guinness World Records book as the
largest Hindu temple in the world.

Akshardham Temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. Akshardham means the adobe of the supreme lord and the
temple is a fine example of the Hindu architecture. The complex is the second Akshardham complex in the country
after the one at Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

The building was inspired and moderated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj who was the spiritual leader BAPS
community. It was inaugurated in November 2005 by the President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

Spread over 100 acres, the temple complex is one of the most beautiful structures in India. The temple is a complex
of many small structures with the main monument built according to Vaastu Shastra. The main monument is made
of Rajasthani pink sandstone and Italian Carrara Marble. Built with earthquake-resistant provisions, its interior is
bright and air conditioned. It is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and about 370 feet long supported by 234 pillars with
floral carvings and also has 11 huge mandapas (domes) and decorated arches.

There are over 20,000 statues of Hindu gods and goddesses. The temple also features the Gajendra Pith at its base;
it contains 148 life sized elephants in total weighing a 3000 tons. Under the temple’s central dome lies the 11-foot
high murti of Swaminarayan seated in abhayamudra. The temple also houses the statues of Sita Ram, Radha Krishna,
Shiv Parvati and Lakshmi Narayan.

Apart from the main temple, there are many attractions spread across the 100 acre premises of the temple. There is
an art gallery, musical fountain and an IMAX theater where visitors can see film based on the life of Swaminarayan.
A 12-minute indoor boat ride describing India’s achievements over the years takes the visitors to the theater.
Akshardham also has two huge exhibition halls where one is a venue of sound and light show depicting the
beginning and end of the world according to Hinduism. Another major attraction in the temple complex is the World
Peace monument.

Evening back to hotel.

A safe and comfortable air-conditioned Car with driver, all inclusive. (Fuel for car, road and state taxes, toll fees, parking fees, Insurance for Customer & Driver and driver's food and lodging).

A Driver with excellent skills and record, a good knowledge of the area you are visiting and sufficient English to communicate.

The car will be with you from your arrival to departure with as many stops to sight see as you want.

The Rates Does Not Include Any Airfare
Meals Not Specified, Table Drinks, Laundry, Tips

Other Expenses Incurred Beyond Our Control Such As Bad Weather, Flight Cancellation, Road Closure, Land Slides, Political Disturbances, Etc.