Swaminarayan Akshardham
A vast modern temple of carved pink sandstone and marble, with exhibitions, gardens and a musical fountain.
- Open
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Price
- Free to enter; exhibitions and the water show are paid
- Time Needed
- 3–4 hours
- Best Time
- Late afternoon, staying for the water show
- Address
- Swaminarayan Akshardham, Noida Mor, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110092Directions
- Getting There
- Metro to Akshardham on the Blue Line.
Why Go
Opened in 2005 by the BAPS Swaminarayan movement, this is one of the world's largest Hindu temple complexes. Thousands of artisans carved the central monument, ringed by a frieze of 148 life-size elephants.
Paid extras include a boat ride through Indian history, a large-format film and the evening water show.
Tips
- Phones, cameras and bags aren't allowed inside: leave them at the cloakroom or at your hotel.
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