Overview
Tour of sacred Old Delhi Visit its sacred sights with your own guide on this full-day tour, which is to unpeel India’s spiritual traditions. Discover fascinating comments from your private guide as you visit the most important Hindu temples, India’s largest mosque, an Anglican church, and a high-tech modern temple with some of the sound and light displays. Learn more of architectural as well as cultural traditions of Old Delhi in the process.
Highlights
Learn about a variety of spiritual practices in India
Visit Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Bahai, and Christian houses of worship
Snap photos of architectural masterpieces such as the Lotus Temple
Includes private guide and vehicle for a comfortable day in the busy city
9:00 AM
9:30 AM: Lotus Temple (Bahá’í House of Worship)
You will admire the brilliant lotus-shaped architecture of the Lotus Temple. This peaceful place of worship is open to people of all faiths, and you will spend some time sitting inside its peaceful meditation halls.
10:30 AM – Visit ISKCON Temple (Hare Krishna Temple)
ISKCON Temple Dedicated to Lord Krishna. One can even participate in the rounds of chanting going on at this temple and learn something about the philosophy behind Krushna devotion. You may also see some of the daily rituals they perform.
11:30 AM: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. The largest Sikh temple in Delhi. You are standing in a holy place, so respect the religious environment. Do not miss visiting Langar- the community kitchen, where thousands of people are fed free of charge every day as part of the service tradition incorporated into the life of the Sikhs. Recite prayers in a peaceful stroll around the holy Sarovar.
12:30 PM – Visit Birla Mandir (Laxminarayan Temple)
Birla Mandir: The Hindu temple, the abode to worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Modern- yet with a tinge of olden tradition. Yes, an oasis of peace, with wonder-struck awe over the carvings and the gardens lush within.
1:30 PM – Visit Akshardham Temple
Lastly, end your tour with a visit to the grand Akshardham Temple- an embodiment of modern architectural marvel and intricate spiritualism. Spend some time in the gardens, stroll along the intricately carved corridors, and if you have time, spare some for viewing one of the cultural exhibits or light shows within the temple.
3:00 PM
Local Tuk-Tuk ride in Old Delhi
Professional Private live tour guide
All parking fees, tolls, fuel and taxes
Tips and Gratuities
Meals are not included
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