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About this activity

Immerse yourself in the grand architecture of Delhi’s diverse temples on a full-day private tour that also includes a delicious lunch of South Indian cuisine.

Following a pick-up from your hotel, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the flower-shaped Lotus Temple, Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent for the Baha'i Faith. The award winning temple was completed in 1986, and as well as the striking exterior has a ground-breaking interior and extensive gardens.

The Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) is one of Delhi’s grandest sites of worship. Dedicated to Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity), and Narayan (the preserver) the 3-storied temple houses idols of the goddess and lord, as well as many shrines and side temples.

Visit one of the largest temple complexes in India at the Iskcon Temple, which is divided into 3 red and yellow sandstone altars. Enjoy the optional sound and light show, and learn more about the Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata in the state-of-the-art audio visual hall.

Akshardham Temple, the largest temple complex in Delhi, and take a visual journey through 10,000 years of Indian art. Despite its colossal size, the temple was completed in just 5 years and features glorious films, lotus gardens and even boat rides.

Enjoy a South Indian style lunch at the Akshardham Temple during day.

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Included

Personal tour guide
Transportation by air-conditioned car with personal driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Airport drop-off if needed
Delicious South Indian lunch at the Akshardham Temple
Personalized assistance through security checks
Entry/Admission - Lotus Temple
Entry/Admission - Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan)
Entry/Admission - Swaminarayan Akshardham

Not included

Gratuities
Tickets for shows at the temples
Camera fees
Food and drinks (unless specified)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

70%

Reviews

2.5

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Chelsea P

2 | 2017-11-02

I was sent to India for work and added some personal time. As a solo young woman, I was eager to take in the sights with some company, where possible. Overall, I enjoyed the sights but I'm not sure that paying for a guide was worth it. My guide, Walter, was willing to take my photo in several locations and provided cursory explanations of several elements of each stop. Typically, he got me through a tourist entry to remove shoes, leave behind bag/cover head/drop off electronics if needed, provided an overview of the site and possibly some tips People will ask to take pictures with you don't., then asked me to walk through alone - sometimes with a time limit to meet him at a given location towards the exit. Later, I would find him on his cell phone he seemed disinterested. We made it to 3 of 4 listed sites out of order, likely due to Delhi being a sprawling city and the driver/guide trying to minimize time in traffic. I did not get a chance to visit Iskcon. However, after Lotus, I was told the guide was at my service. I asked to visit some spots a friend from India had recommended and was promptly told they were too far away ... odd, mixed messaging. He agreed to have the driver take me to Qutub Minar - a lovely end to the day and rounded out our exploration of different faith-based sites. As another reviewer mentioned, the South Indian lunch platter at Akshardam was pretty lackluster the guide wouldn't eat it but purchased something small for himself. This was the only spot where bottled water was available would be great if this were provided earlier in the day.

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Jason V

3 | 2016-04-19

The temples visited are all amazing - this is the main plus of the tour. The tour description is quite misleading however in that it says all entrance fees are included however all the temples are free anyway. The description says it includes lunch but lunch was really a very simple snack a dosa which was good and filling but don't be fooled into thinking you are getting a quality lunch. Our guide first tried to take us to a tourist trap restaurant where we would have to pay for food and surely he would have gotten a cut. All in all I would recommend this tour only because of the temples visited but perhaps look for a different agency for this tour.

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