Akshardham Temple : The Soul Zone

 National Highway 24, Near Noida More, New Delhi, Delhi, 110092

Reasons to be here –
Theism, Love for Architectural geniuses, and Solace Hunting

 Entry Fee – Complex entry Free
Exhibition Charges
Rs.170/person Entry Fee (Adults)
Rs.100/person Entry Fee (children above 4 yrs)
Rs.125 per person Entry Fee (Senior citizens)

Musical fountain
Rs.30/person

 Timings–
All days of the week except Mon: 11:00 AM-08:00 PM

Way to reach –
You can take Delhi Metro and get off at Akshardham metro station. Auto rickshaws are readily available to take you to your destination.

About Akshardham Temple

Swaminarayan Akshardham is a great epitomizes and one of the major attractions of capital city New Delhi. The temple has history of 10,000 years of Indian culture and heritage in its magnificent grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. The temple beautifully and brilliantly showcases all the essence of pure India’s breathtaking ancient architecture, traditions and outstanding timeless spiritual versions. The Akshardham temple experience is absolutely enlightening journey through country’s outstanding as well as glorious art, pure values and contributions for the overall progress, happiness and extreme harmony of all mankind.

The Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was well-built in only five years under the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and several other colossal devotional efforts of approximately 11,000 artisans and numbers of BAPS volunteers.

 What to Experience

Akshardham Mandir

A traditional mandir (temple) devoted to Bhagwan Swaminarayan which reflects the endless beauty and pure spirituality of countr’s ancient art, beautiful culture, and architecture.

Nilkanth Varni Abhishek

An extreme hallowed spiritual tradition in which all the prayers from devotees are offered for entire world peace and continual peace for loved ones and friends with the water of around 151 holy rivers, lakes and ponds of the country.

Exhibitions

Hall 1 – Hall of Values (50 mins)

Experience endless human values via films and eye-catching robotic shows which shows the ideals of overall nonviolence, honesty, family peace, and spirituality.

Hall 2 – Giant Screen Film (40 mins)

Here through a giant screen film, one can discover the entire country through the innovative as well as interesting story of an eleven-year-old yogi who named as Nilkanth. The yogi is the one who brings to life the wide Indian culture and spirituality of country’s customs in varied ways.

Hall 3 – Cultural Boat Ride (15 mins)

In hall 3, one can experience a glorious ride of 10,000 years of India’s prestigious and enriched heritage which will take 15 minutes. You can also learn about the inventive discoveries and inventions of all the rishi-scientists of country and can also discover the world’s first university of Takshashila.

Musical Fountain – Circle of Life

A magnificent spectacular musical fountain can be seen in evening. The musical fountain starts for 15 minutes at the temple which depict the cycle of birth, life, and death as it repeats itself.

Garden of India

Garden of India is spread around sixty acres of green lush lawns, gardens and beautiful bronze statues. It also pays tribute to India’s child heroes, famous valorous warriors, all the national patriots and strong great women personalities who inspire us in many ways whether its values and character.

Lotus Garden

This garden is built in lotus-shape and is another major attraction at the temple which echoing spirituality. The Garden is an example of serenity as it expressed by all the famous philosophers, talented scientists, and leaders throughout the ancient Indian history.

Metro Connectivity and Location
The nearest Metro station to Akshardham Swaminarayan Temple is that of Akshardham. It lies on the Blue Line of Delhi Metro. The temple is in East Delhi and on link road which connect Noida Mor near Mayur Vihar to Noida. It has been laid out on banks of River Yamuna and sits right next to Commonwealth Games Village residential complex.

TRAVELER’S ESSENTIALS –

“Yearly bird catches the worm”. Ditto goes for parking slots at Akshardham Temple. Reach earlier to escape the nuisance of find parking space in nearby areas.

Hotels near Akshardham Temple

	DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL
Address: 13A, District Centre, Mayur Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110091 Phone: 011 4110 5555 Website: www.placesdoubletree.com
	GINGER EAST DELHI
Address: Dda Community Center (Technopark), Opposite East End Club, Vivek Vihar, New Delhi 110085 Phone: +91 11 6666 3333 Website: www.gingerhotels.com
	CARAVANSERAI APARTMENTS
Address: 14, Mayfair Apartments, New Delhi, New Delhi, DL 110016 Phone: 098 10 080746 Website: www.caravanseraiapartments.com

Restaurants near Akshardham Temple

	AMRITSARI EXPRESS
North Indian Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 300/- Address: Polynation Food Court, V3S Mall, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 9910064338
	BOBBY TIKKI WALA
Street Food (Chaat) Timings: Noon to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 100/- Address: 300, Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 22011671
	CHACHA JEE – THE FOOD HUB
Multi-Cuisine (Indian, Chinese, European, Lebanese, Mexican) Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 700/- Address: 3rd Floor, V3S West Centre Mall, Laxmi Nagar, New Delhi Phone: 43017046, 43028442
	CHUTNEEZ
Multi-Cuisine (North Indian, Chinese) Timings: Noon to 3.30pm, 7pm to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 500/- Address: F-104, V3S Mall, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 43021962, 9810967840 Address: 308A, RG Square Mall, IP Extension, Delhi Phone: 22248149-50
	HIRA SWEETS
Mithais, Snacks Timings: 7.30 am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 200/- Address: E-60, Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar, New Delhi Phone: 22469755-56
	MOTI MAHAL DELUX TANDOORI TRAIL
North Indian Timings: Noon to 11.30pm Meal for two – Rs. 1500/- Address: V3S Mall, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi
	NATHU’S SWEETS
Mithais, Snacks Timings: 8am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 350/- Address: F-17, Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 22423824, 22019950
	NOT JUST PARANTHAS
North Indian (Parathas) Timings: Noon to 3.30pm, 7pm to 11.30pm Meal for two – Rs. 1000/- Address: 2nd Floor, V3S Mall, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 30286555, 30287555, 30288555, 64506888
	PAPA JOHN’S
Fast Food Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 600/- Address: G-2, G-8, V3S Mall, Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 45547272
	PIZZA HUT
Fast Food (Pizzeria) Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 500/- Address: V3S Mall, District Centre, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 30284150/51
	SIGDI
Multi-Cuisine (North Indian, Chinese) Timings: 11.30am to 3pm, 7.30pm to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 200/- Address: 14, PSK, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 42446060, 42448080
	SUBWAY
Fast Food Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 500/- Address: G-3, Ground Floor, V3S Mall, Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 43678486
	VIBES
Multi-Cuisine (North Indian, Chinese, European) Timings: 7pm to 11.15pm Meal for two – Rs. 600/- Address: PSK, District Centre, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 42446060
	YELLO CHILLI, THE
Pan-Indian Timings: Noon to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 1500/- Address: G-11, V3S Mall, Laxmi Nagar Distt Centre, main Vikas Marg, Delhi Phone: 42440202, 7610407779
	YO! CHINA
Chinese Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 700/- Address: Ground Floor, V3S Mall, Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi Phone: 45562999, 43618601-04, 49422234