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Akshardham Temple, Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi, India

4.8 (0)

Overview

The Guinness-record Swaminarayan monument — 20,000 carved figures in pink sandstone, boat rides through Indian history and a musical dancing-fountain finale.

Why visit: Delhi's most spectacular modern monument — allow a whole evening.

History: Completed 2005 by BAPS; among the world's largest Hindu temples.

Things to do

›Mandir carvings
›Sanskruti Vihar boat ride
›Sahaj Anand water show
›Musical fountain

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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round (closed Mon); evening show

Entry fee

Free; exhibitions ₹170–250

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half day

Nearby attractions

Within

3 km

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🐅 Wildlife

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National Zoological Park (Delhi Zoo)

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🏛️ Historical

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Purana Qila (Old Fort)

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📍 Heritage

4.6

The Mughal garden-tomb that inspired the Taj — Humayun's red-sandstone-and-marble mausoleum centred in a perfect Persian charbagh of channels and fountains, restored to full glory and glowing gold at sunset.

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📍 Cultural

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Crafts Museum (National Handicrafts Museum)

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