Akshardham Temple Evening Tour with Musical Fountain Show

New Delhi , India

Akshardham Temple Evening Tour with Musical Fountain Show

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About this experience

Explore the marvelous Akshardham Temple and witness the enormity of this exceptional monument under the guidance and knowledge of your expert guide. Visit the temple and appreciate its splendor, and as the sun sets, watch the amazing musical fountain show.

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Year 2024-2025

Whole Year 2024-2025: Akshardham Temple Evening Tour with Musical Fountain Show

What's included

Bottled water

Professional guide

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Snacks

Sound and Light show (Water Show)

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

Meet your expert guide at Akshardham Metro station Gate No. 1, and then walk together towards the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. The magnificent monument officially opened in 2005, and is situated on the banks of the Yamuna river in the eastern face of the city.

Explore the alluring beauty of this majestic monument as your guide unfolds the legends and stories connected with the temple. Admire the temple's complex style of architecture which consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 domes and more than 20,000 statues of various Hindu sages, saints, and acharyas (teachers). As you stroll through the temple's intricately carved corridors, you will experience faith at its best.

After that, stop for a small snack. Relish the exotic flavors of Indian masala tea and mouth-watering samosas.

Finally, it’s time to witness the spectacular musical fountain show which depicts the cycle of birth, life, and death as mentioned in Indian mythology. The 15-minute fountain show is called, “Cycle of Life” and takes place as the sunsets.

After the show, walk back to Akshardham Metro station where your tour concludes.

What's not included

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

PT EN IT ES

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Important information

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code is smart casual

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

A small amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

Items ALLOWED in the complex:

WALLET

SHOES

BELTS

PASSPORT

MONEY

LADIES PURSE

JEWELLERY

BABY FOOD

WATER BOTTLE

JACKETS

Note -Please take care of your personal belongings. Baby Food and water bottle are subjected to further check.

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

For a quick and smooth security check, we request you not bring these prohibited items with you. If you do happen to bring these items with you, please check them into the free cloakroom before entering the security check queue.

DRESS CODE

The temple 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.

Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms

Lower Wear: 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.

During Sundays and holidays it is very crowded so you have to wait in queue to get entry inside the Temple

No Restrictions

Meeting point

Meet at gate number 1

Important notes

• Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• 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

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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