Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple : Symbol of Peace and Prosperity

 Bahapur, Kalkaji, New Delhi, India

Reasons to be here –
Peace, Piousness and self – placation!

 Entry Fee – Free

 Timings–
All days of the week except Monday: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Way to reach –
The best way to reach the Lotus Temple is take the metro. The nearest metro station to the temple is the Kalkaji Mandir metro station.

Traveller’s Pick – About Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple is also famously known as the Bahai Temple or the Bahai House of pure worship. The Lotus Temple located in New Delhi is an important and major landmark in the capital city. This place of pure worship with peace of the Bahai sect is literally well-constructed in the proper shape of a large, beautiful white lotus flower. An artistic architectural feat in itself, this attracive and beautiful temple is purely flocked by lots of people from all the religions, a well living example of the openness and equality well promoted by all the Bahai laws.

One is permitted to read or chant from sacred scriptures belonging to any of the religion, but nobody is permit to play all the musical instruments, give pure sermons or hold all the religious ceremonies quite well inside the hall. You will surely experience calm and peace like never before, for the prime temple area which prohibits visitors from making any kind of disturbance and noise whatsoever. This exemplifies the pure and true nature of Buddhist traditions, which well lays focuses on meditation as a perfect means to experience devotion and divinity.

Enjoy the outstanding lush green surroundings of the temple area and maybe even lounge around for a perfect picnic spot. Winner of a numerous of the architectural awards, Lotus Temple is truly a perfect sight to behold, moreover in the night when it is all well lit up in eye-catching breathtaking splendour.

Nearby Attractions –

Kalkaji Devi Temple – Considered among one of the few places where dreams transcends into reality with the help of god ‘s benediction.

Kalkaji District Park – Best way to get closer to Mother-Nature and to revitalize your senses amid lush green surroundings.

TRAVELER’S ESSENTIALS –

Considering the nature of the place, people are expected to maintain silence inside the prayer hall. Also dress conservatively and remove footwear before entering the prayer hall to comply with the religious norms.

Hotels near Lotus Temple

	MANTRA AMALTAS
Address: 23, Friends Colony (west), New Delhi, DL 110065 Star Rating: 4 star hotel **** Distance: 3.80 km Phone: 011 4966 4966 Website: www.mantraamaltas.com
	HOTEL STALLIONS
Address: B-14, Captain Kaur Marg, Greater Kailash I, East of Kailash, New Delhi, DL 110048 Distance: 1.6 km Phone: 911140014444 Website: www.hotelstallions.com
	HOTEL MADONNA
Address: 53/7 Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, DL 110060 Distance: 0.5 km Phone: 011 4243 2803
	THE ROYCE HOTEL
Address: D-803, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, DL 110025 Distance: 5.4 km Phone: 011 4109 1111 Website: www.theroycehotel.com
	TAVERN BUSINESS HOTEL
Address: 105 Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi, DL 431813 Distance: 2.7 km NW Phone: 011 4205 5555 Website: www.tavernhotels.com
	THE SURYAA NEW DELHI
Address: Mathura Road, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, DL 110025 Star Rating: 5 star hotel ***** Distance: 3.2 km Phone: 011 2683 5070 Website: www.thesuryaanewdelhi.com
	BASIL THE RESIDENCY
Address: Mathura Rd, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla Industrial Area, New delhi, Delhi 110025 Distance: 4.3 km Phone: 099 99 682585 Website: www.basildelhi.com
	THE AMBER
Address: 198,Sukhdev Vihar, New Delhi, DL 110025 Distance: 3.6 km Phone: 011 4659 1700 Website: www.theamber.in

Restaurants near Lotus Temple

	BUDDY’S BROASTED
Fast Food Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 200/- Address: 217A, Phase III, Ikhla, New Delhi Phone: 40509900 Address: Food Court, DLF Mall, Saket, New Delhi Phone: 41029900
	CHAOBELLA
Multi-Cuisine (Chinese, Italian) Timings: 12.30pm to 2.45pm, 7pm to 12.30am Meal for two – Rs. 3300/- Address: Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla Plot No. 1, Community Centre, Pkhla Phase I, New Delhi Phone: 46462000
	EDESIA
Coffee Shop/All-Day Dining Timings: 6.30am to 1am Meal for two – Rs. 3200/- Address: Crowne Plaza Today, Plot No.1, Community Centre, Okhla Phase I, New Delhi Phone: 46462000
	MUGHAL CUISINE
North Indian (Mughlai) Timings: 11.30am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 600/- Address: D-3 Abul Fazal Enclave, Jamia Nagar, Delhi Phone: 43850255
	NATHU’S SWEETS
Mithais, Snacks Timings: 8am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 350/- Address: E-49/12, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi Phone: 41614361-63
	PURANI DILLI
North Indian (Mughlai) Timings: Noon to 3.30pm, 6pm to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 800/- Address: 371, Main Road, Zakir Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi Phone: 26983371, 9891878333, 9999816299
	RED MOON BAKERY
Bakery & Confectionery Timings: 9am to 7.30pm Meal for two – Rs. 300/- Address: W-41, Okhla Industrial Area Phase II, New Delhi Phone: 40534797
	SLICE OF ITALY
Italian Timings: 10.30am to Midnight Meal for two – Rs. 300/- Address: A-99/2, Okhla, Phase II, New Delhi Phone: 41708111-13
	TRUE BLUE
Multi-Cuisine (North Indian, Chinese) Timings: 11.30am to 11.30pm Meal for two – Rs. 700/- Address: DDA Market, Local Shopping Complex, Okhla, Phase I, New Delhi Phone: 40503133
	ZAITOON
Arabian, Lebanese Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 400/- Address: C-2A, Food Lounge, DLF Place, Saket, New Delhi Phone: 41056565 Address: (Takeaway), A-133, DDA Sheds, Okhla Phase III, New Delhi Phone: 26386565