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Swaminarayan Akshardham

Swaminarayan Akshardham

Swaminarayan Akshardham
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Fantastic site to visit - unimaginable architechture, great theme show, diaorama and I max presentation. If any tourist, irresepctive of his religion or creed, has half a day to spare, this is a must see. It is one man's creation in five years totally with voluntary support. A monument which makes every indian proud!
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • 1WorldRambler
    California77 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning architecture
    It is a stunning and massive newer temple and complex that has been caringly designed in the old traditions. It is located a bit outside the main part of the city. We came here on a tour and found it worthwhile; however, I wouldn’t rate it as a must see if you only have limited time.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 October 2023
  • Sunny P
    United Kingdom811 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Make Time To Visit
    What an amazing experince. Just seeing the temple from the road seems to pull you towards it. The size of this place is outstanding. People from all walks of life are welcome and plenty of people to advise along the way. Nice way to spend a few hours.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 31 October 2023
  • Elmira Coury
    Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    very huge temple
    The building and the ocean together make for one of the most impressive aspects of that location. You should make it a point to see it at least once in your lifetime, but the concept behind the water display is not going to be to everyone's liking. There is a sense of peace here. Mobile phones, cameras, and other electronic devices are not permitted.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 November 2023
  • Hicham B
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates1,486 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful
    The architecture inside is just astonishing, the sense of the detail, the marble work, the dorures, it is just sublime. There is a very nice ludic path to understand the story behind this philosophy. No phones are allowed inside the the whole perimeter of the temple
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 December 2023
  • Abovetheclouds
    2,321 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning. Security is tight.
    Huge grounds. Stunning. Security is very tight. You cannot take any photographs or video cameras. Suggest just taking a bottle of water and some spare change. Footwear must be removed before entering. A lot of walking to reach the main part. Take a guide with as there is so much detail and they can point out the important parts. If you need the bathroom, use the one inside and not the one outside just as you enter. Quite newly built. Well looked after.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 4 January 2024
  • Renan
    226 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    No camera / phones inside. You pay for photos
    The queue outside is huge and it's difficult to understand where to go at first. You'll be asked to drop your bag along with all your phone / camera / video camera before going in. That alone will take more than 20min then you queue up again for more than 20min before getting in the place. There surely is a lot of carving outside and inside, and as some people mentioned there's a mixed feeling between a touristic place and a temple. It's clearly indicated where you can have your photo taken (2 area if I'm correct), the cheapest being 140rps for a physical photo you'll have to carry with you on the flight home.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 22 January 2024
  • DB
    Shrewsbury, United Kingdom15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice evening at the temple
    The entire experience was great. It is better to leave back your valuable electronic items as everything needs to be submitted before entering the temple premises. Enjoyed the light & water show it was very dramatic.
    Visited February 2024
    Written 16 February 2024
  • Bhavya Mahajan
    Agra, India1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Magestic
    One the most well built religious complexs in India. Definitely a must visit and explore the whole complex. Take the boat ride, watch the movie and the light and sound should is a must watch.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 26 February 2024
  • Melkai
    Roswell, Georgia352 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing must see in Delhi
    This was amazing. Leave your cameras and phones in the car. Wear socks as shoes are not allowed inside and modest clothing enforced. But what a beautiful place.. a must see in Delhi. So clean and well maintained. The craftsmanship and story is enchanting. I would say this is the number one site visit in Delhi. Buy a paper guide when you enter to read about the history. Make sure to visit the garden to the left as you enter..
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 29 February 2024
  • Dipak W
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Serene and beautiful place to visit
    A must visit in Delhi. Despite free entry you will need to stand in long queues for collecting an entry form, lodging your valuables etc. But the wait is worth it. No photography is allowed and shorts and short dresses will need to be covered up.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 March 2024
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NW_Raven
British Columbia, Canada928 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This is an impressive temple on large grounds, but the ordeal of getting there through surging crowds and long and involved security screening through one is not even allowed a camera or bag, made my visit hardly worthwhile. There is a fountain and light show offered in the evening for an extra fee. But the best show is perhaps at dusk when the spotlights come on to accentuate the temple grand architecture.
Written 25 February 2020
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Ria1104
Kolkata (Calcutta), India679 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
This place was highly recommended by our friends when we visited Delhi for the first time. But to be honest we did not enjoy it that much. There was a huge security check through which we had to pass before we could enter the temple. The amount of effort required to enter the temple was not worth what lay inside. Also our phones had to be left behind in the car.....so even we saw some intricate architecture we could not click. There was a central temple holding Swaminarayan and other idols but I like a temple because of its hustle, bustle and energy and this sofisticated place just did not touch me. We spent some time randomly roaming and then decided to exit. On the way out we saw several food stalls and a pure veg restaurant. There were also authentic Bengali sweets available and this was perhaps the best thing I liked about this place as I was craving for sweets for a long time. Maybe if you are a local of Delhi or staying there for sometime you can visit this place for some relaxation in the weekend. But if you are visiting Delhi for the first time and that also a group of youngsters like us then I would recommend you to skip it.
Written 14 February 2020
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Deepinder Singh
47 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
1. Nearest metro station is Akshardham metro station.
2. Very peaceful and silent place.
3. Perfect place for day outing with family.
4. They dont allow you to carry mobile phones, camera, purse, belt or any other gadget.
5. Photography or videography is prohibited.
6. Different types of shows are shown at this place at nominal ticket price.
Written 10 February 2020
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Aditi
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
This place is so overly commercialized you can barely worship or do anything without spending $$ for no reason. Everything has a hidden "fee" associated with it. There are so many checkpoints and bizarre rules that make it a time-consuming and unenjoyable experience. Personally, I despise the old-school "below the knee" rule mostly because they use this rule even on the young children and have harsher enforcement on the women/girls especially. My father wore shorts that were shorter than knee length and they let him in, no issue. But when I wore a dress that was only slightly above knee length they created a huge fuss, pulling me aside, having a conversation for no reason with me, forcing me to wear a brightly colored crappy piece of fabric that they proceeded to charge me Rs. 100 for. A place of worship should not disallow anyone who is pious to worship in peace, unless they're truly doing something unacceptable like attempting to get into the temple naked. But commercializing God and harassing women seems to be the only thing this "temple" seems to be doing. You're honestly better off visiting your local temple or something. The whole dress code debacle soured my entire experience. Would not recommend unless you like upholding the patriarchy for some reason and lining the pockets of those who run the temple as a business rather than a place of worship.
Written 16 August 2020
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Seema G
Pune, India67 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
To visit Akshardham Temple was my bucket list since few years.I am glad that I was able to visit it in this trip to Delhi.It was an extremely grandeur experience.Such a huge area with cleanliness and beautiful carved temple premises,that I was mesmerized.It is so well managed from the entry itself and what a great management . The main temple has free entry.They have exhibition gallery and water fountain show which have 300 INR combined ticket.But it is worth every penny.Not to be missed.The temple's architecture is breathtaking,emaculate carvings sculptures and deites.Every moment I spent here is treasured.The water fountain show was an unique ,such a creative experience.The exhibition galleries are equally good.The last part was the boat ride which takes us to the history of incredible India reminding us about the glorious past we possess and should be proud of.I felt blessed to witness this grandeur.
Written 28 February 2020
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Debashis T
Dehradun, India2,296 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
From parking to leave the complex cool 4-5 hours or even more time is required. The temple opens everyday except Monday. Opens from 9.30 am to 6 pm.Best time is to visit in winter as inside so much open places are there where direct sunlight is falling. If you want to enjoy the shows, which are worth watching, then go in afternoon.Ticket price is Rs.170/- for adult for exhibition and Rs.80/- for musical fountain.Different shows are exhibited in about 9 halls.Trick is to not to seat in front rows, though you get a better view of the current show but may miss something in the next show, which may be better than the previous show.Shops are there inside selling snacks which are delicious.Apart from that restaurant is also there serving meals. Yes, you have to walk more inside the complex.
Written 27 April 2020
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Love to Travel
Potters Bar, UK804 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Secuity is tight, take with you as little as possible. You will not be allowed to enter with either camera or phone and the searches are fairly thorough.
The complex is free to enter and some signage tells you a little about what you are seeing.
There is a small charge for some of the exhibitions, but as we were unable to find out at what times the shows were starting we gave them a miss.
There is the opportunity to buy a photo, which at 50 rupee wasn't expensive, picture locations were limited to 2 and the lighting would have been better from the opposite side when we were there (a very touristy complaint).
There is a reasonable food court, vegetarian only.
Easy stroll from the Akshardham metro stop (blue line).
Cant comment on the light show as we only had the opportunity for a daytime visit.
Written 15 February 2020
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Ilovemyjollies
444 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
What a beautiful place! Unfortunately security is very strict and you cannot take cameras, phones, (pretty much everything apart from wallet) inside.

It takes about 20 minutes from the centre of Delhi but we felt it was worth it, cost INR350 each way in a tut tut.

Unfortunately we couldn't stay for the light show which was on later than we thought
Written 1 March 2020
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Youri van den Hurk
Eindhoven, The Netherlands230 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
If you’re interested in visiting a beautiful temple in the middle of busy New Delhi, the Aksharmdham Temple is a must see!

Although the security is pretty tight and you’re not even allowed to bring your phone, camera or even headphones, it’s totally worth it! This temple must have been the most well crafted and detailed peace of art I have ever seen. The atmosphere is amazing and it wasn’t too crowded since the property is massive.

After you’ve visited the temple and it’s surroundings there is a foodcourt and ‘merchandise’ shop where they sell everything for cost price (or at least I assume with prices that cheap). An overall amazing experience!
Written 29 February 2020
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LetiSalg1992
London, UK29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
I was very wowed by the architectural presence in this place , it’s very soothing and beautiful. And even though you cannot take any pictures and you just leave your belongings outside , it’s absolutely worth it. The temple gives you such a tranquil vibe. Was probably one of my favourites in Delhi. Very safe and very relaxing. I recommend it highly.
Written 23 February 2020
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