Private New Delhi Sightseeing Tour with Akshardham Temple visit
A private tour of New Delhi follows a visit to Akshardham Temple and its ancient step well. Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. On your tour, you will drive down New Delhi’s broadest avenue, the Rajput and visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple.
Highlights • Akshardham Temple (Akshardham Temple Remain Closed Every Monday) • President’s House, Parliament House and India Gate • Qutab Minar • Humayun’s Tomb • Birla Temple
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1-8 Travelers
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
What's included in Private New Delhi Sightseeing Tour with Akshardham Temple visit
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Swaminarayan Akshardham
You will be picked up from your hotel in New Delhi in a private, air conditioned vehicle and drive to the Akshardham Temple. (Temple Remain Closed Monday) Upon arrival, visit the temple with your English speaking guide. The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple is a Hindu Mandir located in East Delhi near the banks of the Yamuna River. The main temple is 141 feet high, 316 foot wide and 356 feet long. It has 20,000 statues, 234 carved pillars and nine domes. There are 148 life-sized elephant statues in the temple and an 11 foot high statue of Swaminarayan (18th century yogi and Hindu teacher) is seated under the central dome. In the complex is the Yagnapurush Kund (a replica of a grand traditional step-well), which has 2,870 steps and 108 small shrines. The nine-lotus design of the central pool is a replica of a ritual yantra or arrangement used in sacred Hindu ceremonies. He presides over the step-well inspiring determination, devotion and courage. It is India’s largest step well.
Kartavya Path
After viewing the temple, continue your tour to New Delhi. Drive along Rajpath, the capital's broadest avenue. Along the way you will see Parliament House, a low, circular structure that covers more than five acres of land. You will also see Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President's Palace, which is the official residence of the president of India. Continue to the India Gate, a 138-foot-high, arch-shaped structure that stands at the eastern end of Rajpath. It is inscribed with the names of 85,000 Indian Army soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Here burns the Amar Jawan Jyoti, the Eternal Flame, in tribute to all martyred soldiers of India.
Humayun's Tomb
Next, proceed to Humayun's Tomb, commissioned by Humayun's widowed queen, Haji Begum, in the sixteenth century. Architecturally it is the forerunner of the world-famous Taj Mahal.
Inclusions
- Air conditioned transport
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Pick up and Drop off within New Delhi
- English Speaking Guide
- Gratuities
- Any Other Food, drinks, unless specified
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
- The Mandir is a sacred house of God and a place of daily worship. To preserve its sanctity and spiritual ambience, a strict dress code operates within the complex.
- Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms
- Shorts and skirts must be at least below knee-length
- Sarong: In case your dress does not comply with above requirement, a free sarong is provided for your visit (Refundable Deposit Rs. 100) Please return the sarong at the exit.
- Following Items NOT ALLOWED in the complex: Mobile Phones, Cameras, Usb/Pen Drives, Music Devices, Electronic Items,Weapons,Umbrella,Luggage,Toys,Pets,Food And Drink,Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Meeting / End Points
- We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
