Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour with Private Guide

New Delhi

Start out your day at 9 AM from your hotel. Your first stop will be Swaminarayan Akshardam temple. Throughout the day you’ll be immersed in traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture. Akshardham temple, the center of the complex is 141 feet high and covered top to bottom with intricate carvings of flora, fauna, dancers, musicians, and deities. The temple, which attracts approximately 70 percent 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. Have a lunch break, & 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 -is spread over 7.5 acres, this temple complex features many shrines, fountains and a beautiful, well maintained garden. Your second last stop will be at Sri Digambar Temple, which is the oldest and best-known Jain temple in Delhi. Originally built in 1656, it was constructed of red sandstone and stands directly across from the Red Fort in the historical Chandni Chowk area. 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.