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Akshardham: Exhibition, Light and Water Show with Transfers

1. Akshardham: Exhibition, Light and Water Show with Transfers

Start your journey with the hotel pick-up in a private cab at your desired time. Drive to the Akshardham temple where architects have achieved the zenith of carving to induce life in every piece of stone. Take a post visit to the Akshardham Temple to see the Exhibition Section comprised of 3 parts. The first is Sahajanand Darshan: Hall of Values - Experience timeless messages of Hindu culture presented in this exhibition. It contains a series of exhibits, each one giving a fresh experience, a new message and a novel presentation. These exhibits portray values like non‐violence, perseverance, prayers, morality, and family harmony using different multimedia technologies like audio‐animatronic figures, immersive projections and 3‐D dioramas. The second is Neelkanth Darshan: Large Format Film - At Akshardham’s giant screen theater, visitors become engrossed in Neelkanth Yatra. Here, on a screen 85 feet wide and 65 feet tall, the audience follows a young Neelkanth Varni on an epic trek across the Indian subcontinent. From the icy peaks in the northern Himalayas to the warm beaches of southern India, follow Neelkanth as he traverses 12,000 kilometers across the length and breadth of India. Be reminded of the value of sacrifice and service, the wisdom of the eternal soul, and the power of faith.  Lastly, the Sanskruti Darshan:Cultural Boat Ride - Board a boat and sail through thousands of years of ancient Indian history. Experience the lifestyle of the Vedic era. Pass through the oldest university and watch an eye surgery happening more than a thousand years ago. This 12 minute boat ride presents some of India’s important contributions to the world.

Delhi: Full-Day Qutb Minar, Old and New Delhi Private Tour

2. Delhi: Full-Day Qutb Minar, Old and New Delhi Private Tour

Benefit from pick-up at a location of your choice in Delhi by arrangement, and explore India's capital from the comfort of a private, air-conditioned car. Admire the monuments of Old Delhi, such as the Mughal mosque of Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, built by Shah Jahan in 1656 at the height of Mughal power. You can also explore the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, famous for its ornate carvings that depict Hindu deities. Admire the onion domes of the Red Fort opposite the mosque, before taking off your shoes to look inside. See the Memorial to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. Then, drive past the government buildings of New Delhi, including India Gate, the Presidential Residence (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and Parliament House (Sansad Bhawan). Admire the commemorative tower of the Qutb Minar, built by Allauddin Khilji in the 13th century. Look closely as it towers up 5 levels, each clearly distinguished by a projecting balcony. Next, go to Humayun's Tomb on Mathura Road. Built in the mid 16th century by Haji Begum, wife of the second Mughal Emperor, the tomb displays Mughal characteristics of high arches and double domes and is considered to be the forerunner of the Taj Mahal. See the flowerlike Lotus Temple, also known as the Bahai Temple, completed in 1986 and notable for its extraordinary 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals."

Old Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Private 6-Hour Tour

3. Old Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Private 6-Hour Tour

Start this commendable tour firstly by visiting 17th century ‘Jama Mosque’. Then, gear up for a tuk-tuk ride to the Asia’s largest spice market known as ‘Chandni Chowk’. Afterwards this visit one of the biggest Hindu temples known as ‘Swaminarayan Akshardham’ Later, you will head to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a famous Sikh shrine which offers food (Lungar) 24/7. After this, stop for lunch and then move to the Lotus temple, known as the 21st century Taj Mahal. Pass by ‘the presidential house’, known to be the second biggest after Quirinal Palace in Italy and ‘India Gate’, which is a war memorial of India. In the end, with the lifetime experience of the spirituality of Delhi, head back towards the hotel or airport as per your preference.

Delhi: 2-Day Delhi & Taj Mahal Tour by Car

4. Delhi: 2-Day Delhi & Taj Mahal Tour by Car

Discover some of India's most iconic monuments over 2 days with the help of a private driver and guide. Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad or Ghaziabad and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned car. Day 1: Visit the famous monuments and government buildings of both Old Delhi and New Delhi such as: Gandhi Smriti, Humayun’s Tomb, Akshardham, Presidential house, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk, India Gate, Parliament House, and Qutub Minar. Depart on a 3.5-hour journey to Agra in the evening. Day 2: Wake early to watch the sunrise over the majestic Taj Mahal. Explore the spectacular marble mausoleum from the outside and inside. Return to your hotel for breakfast and check out before going to the Red Fort. After, return to Delhi.

Delhi: Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple Evening Show

5. Delhi: Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple Evening Show

You will be picked up by your driver from your accommodation in New Delhi before heading to the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. The temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, and reflects the beauty and spirituality of India’s ancient art, culture and architecture. The water show is a breathtaking 15-minute presentation called "The Cycle of Life" and depicts the cycle of birth, life and death, as mentioned in Indian mythology. Admire the different colored water fountains and lasers with a powerful soundtrack of music to accompany them. Then, relax on your drive back to New Delhi, and finally be dropped off back at your hotel.

Delhi: Customized Private Day Tour with Transfer Service

6. Delhi: Customized Private Day Tour with Transfer Service

Begin your 8-hour customized tour of Delhi with a pickup at your hotel. Enjoy exploring both the old and new cities in the comfort of a private vehicle as your local guide gives you recommendations of sites to visit throughout the day. See examples of Mughal architecture such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Humayun’s Tomb. Take a walk past the heritage buildings of Old Delhi. Explore a local market and enjoy tastes of local Indian cuisine. If you like you can visit famous temples in Delhi, such as the Akshardham Temple, the Lotus Temple, and the Monkey Temple. Get insight into the life of Mahatma Gandhi by visiting the Birla House where Gandhi Ji spent his last days.

From Delhi Airport: Guided Layover Delhi City Tour

7. From Delhi Airport: Guided Layover Delhi City Tour

Start your tour with a pickup from Delhi Airport where your driver and guide will welcome you. Look out for a sign with your name on it.   Head to the sightseeing of Delhi City after your arrival. Discover monuments like Qutub Minar, India Gate (photo stop), Parliament House (drive past), Humayun Tomb, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Lotus Temple, Lodhi Garden, and Akshardham Temple.  Have a meal break in between you want. After the sightseeing tour, you will return to Delhi Airport.

Old and New Delhi: Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers

8. Old and New Delhi: Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers

After hotel pick-up, drive through Old Delhi to visit the Jama Masjid - India’s biggest mosque. Then, follow your guide on foot through the city's busy streets while they give you a brief introduction to Old Delhi. Afterwards, take a rickshaw to the Spice Market and experience one of India’s biggest spice markets. Next, drive to Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Travel to Akshardham Temple, a Hindu temple complex displaying traditional Hindu and Indian culture. Walk to the temple's food court and enjoy a traditional Indian lunch. Then, drive to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most important Sikh places of worship in Delhi. Admire the temple's pool, known as the Sarovar.  See the Agrasen ki Baoli, India Gate and President’s House, then head to Qutub Minar. Admire this UNESCO World Heritage site and world's tallest minar (tower).

All Inclusive half day tour of Delhi temple's with transfers

9. All Inclusive half day tour of Delhi temple's with transfers

The tour kicks off around 9 AM with a pick-up from your Delhi hotel. First off, you'll be accompanied to one of the prime tourist attractions of the city, Lotus Temple. It's a Bahai temple widely known for its spectacular white marble, lotus-like design, beautiful surrounding ponds, and serene atmosphere. Next, you'll visit ISKCON Temple, a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Krishna. Once you are finished beholding this sacred spot, your next stop Akshardham Temple awaits. Spread across hundred acres, Akshardham Temple has a Guinness World Record for being the biggest comprehensive Hindu temple. Upon arrival, you'll be told about the temple complex and the founder, Swaminarayan who was a prominent yogi and spiritual leader of his time. Following this, our guide will take you to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the largest Sikh temple in Delhi. Learn about the Sikh religion, the lives of its followers, their hospitality, Langar service (24/7 community kitchen) and cheap diagnosis facilities provided at the Bangla Sahib. At last, visit the Birla Temple also known as Laxminarayan Temple. This decades-old Hindu temple is dedicated to God Vishnu. The 3 hectares long temple complex also houses a shrine for Buddha, Ganesha, Laxmi and many more. Sightsee to the fullest before heading back to your hotel.

Old Delhi: Walking Tour with Akshardham Light & Water Show

10. Old Delhi: Walking Tour with Akshardham Light & Water Show

Start your exciting tour of Old Delhi with pickup from your hotel. Meet your guide and set off to explore the old part of the city together starting with the Jama Masjid Mosque. Find out about how it is India’s 2nd-largest mosque and was built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan, in the 17th century. After exploring this gorgeous monument head into the narrow lanes of Old Delhi and learn about the culture and history of the district. Next, stop for a quick snack break of local delicacies including paratha (Indian Flatbread) at one of the oldest eateries in town. After filling your belly, head over to Gurudwara Sikh Temple. Learn a bit about the beauty and selfless devotion of Sikh culture in India as you bask in the spiritual atmosphere of the site. After this, take a rickshaw ride to the spice market of Delhi which is the largest in Asia. Get familiar with the world of spices and herbs and find out more about their medicinal properties and beauty benefits. Then, depart Old Delhi and move to Akshardham in the evening. Marvel at this spiritual-cultural complex that contains the largest Hindu temple in the World. Finally, witness the stunning light and sound show at the temple and let the beauty of place take over your senses. At the end of the show, get dropped-off back at your hotel where your memorable day of sightseeing concludes.

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We had a full day layover at Delhi airport, so we booked this day tour of Delhi. Our driver, Dineshkumar, was waiting with a placard with my name as we exited the airport. The provided directions to meet up with Dineshkumar were perfect! Dinesh took me and my wife on a day long tour in a comfortable a/c car. He first took us to Qutub Minar where a guide, BP (included) joined us. The guide was knowledgeable and spoke good English, but he lacked enthusiasm to show places. It seemed like he only wanted to show 3-4 monuments. On the other hand, Dinesh pointed out places of interest as we drove around the city, including residence of PM Modiji, All India Radio and many others. I would recommend his services to anyone looking to have the best experience. The tour was well worth it and covered Qutub Minar, Lotus temples, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Humayu’s tomb (mini Taj Mahal), and Parlament House,

Our tour guides for both days were awesome! Very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great driver escort us to and from Agra. He made feel welcome and shared some laughs on the journey. We chose the accommodation option and they selected the courtyard by Marriott in Agra which was divine. The sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal was magical. I would recommend this tour to anyone who has a short stop over in Delhi and want to tick off a lot of the main attractions in a short period of time

Harsh was a fantastic guide, really really enjoyed my tour. Keep in mind a lot of the monuments are closed on Mondays, so try to go on a different day if you can, but I went on a Monday and still had a wonderful day. I particularly liked driving through Old Delhi on a tuk tuk, it felt like a really safe way to get to see that part of the city

Suraj was punctual , polite and helpful . I had listed what I wanted to see in Delhi and we were able to do nearly all of it . He was very knowledgeable about all the sites we visited and I appreciated being able to listen and learn . He went beyond the call of duty , running back to the car with my torch which did not pass a security check .

I really enjoyed this amazing amazing and interesting tour about all the facts and sights of the cultural capital!!! A special thank to my guide Zuber who answered all my questions with his knowledge. During the tour I felt save all the time and had so much fun on the market in old Delhi.