Tour Duration 1 Day (0800 hrs ? 1800 hrs) |
Tour Highlights Religious destinations |
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Nature of the Tour Family Trip, religion devotees |
Arrival & Departure City Delhi |
Delhi's heart beats with the blend of religious hues in its soul
Overview of Spiritual Journey of Delhi
The historical city of Delhi is a place of many religious faiths. The religious places of Delhi reflect India's embrace of secularism. Religious places in Delhi are not limited to any particular faith or religion. In fact, there will hardly be any religion in Delhi which does not have its own place of worship. If there are numerous temples in the city, there are also a large number of mosques, churches as well as gurdwaras. Many of these places are believed to have mystical powers and have become famous for being spiritual wonders.
Detailed Itinerary
At 0800 hrs, you will be picked up from your hotel in Delhi and will be driven to Akshardham.
Akshardham Temple
Reach at 0900 hrs
Plan to stay: 3 hours
Good for ? Family vacationers, religion devotees, architecture lovers, history buffs ?
Akshardham is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. During this visit, you can see the vignettes of India's history as well as excerpts of traditional Hindu life. The temple is renowned for boasting spectacular architectural styles which add to its majestic powers. Some of the most astonishing lures that can be relished in the temple complex include Sahajanand Pradarshan, Sanskruti Vihar, Neelkanth Yatra, Musical Fountains and Bharat Upvan.
Laxminarayan Temple
Reach at 1200 hrs
Plan to stay: 2 hours
Good for ? Family vacationers, religion devotees, architecture lovers, history buffs?
Popular with the name of Birla Mandir, the Laxminarayan Temple is dedicated to Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity) and Narayana (The preserver). The temple complex looks impressive with Hoysala style of architecture. Scholars from all over the world visit the Laxminarayan Temple to study the Hindu religion and spirituality.
At 1400 hours, you will be taken for lunch at a North Indian restaurant.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Reach at 1500 hrs
Plan to stay: 2 hours
Good for ? Family vacationers, religion devotees, peace seekers??
Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most popular Sikh pilgrimages in India. Sikhism is a progressive religion. At Bangla Sahib, you will take a sneak peek into how this religion blends practices from both Hinduism and Islam into something new and ethereal. You can watch (and join if you like) the langar, the voluntary group cooking and feeding program at the Gurudwara.
Nizamuddin Dargah
Reach at 1700 hrs
Plan to stay: 1 hour
Good for ? Family vacationers, religion devotees, peace seekers??
Visit the last stop Nizamuddin Dargah (mausoleum) to see the tomb of the Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. The lanes leading to the tomb showcase the life in the Muslim quarters of Delhi, and you will also have a chance to savour the traditional Mughlai food.
At 1800 hours, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Tips to Know
- Avoid tap water and prefer consuming bottled water to stay away from water borne diseases
- As you need to walk for hours, wear comfortable shoes
- Keep your belongings safe while travelling
- Carry a scarf to cover your head while entering religious destinations to pay respect to the local customs
- Wear decent clothes
- Seek permission before clicking pictures inside the religious destinations