Delhi: Lotus and Akshardham Temples, Lodhi Garden and more Lotus and Akshardham Temples, Lodhi Garden and Humayun Tomb
ID: GYG868945-1369190
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the Bahá'í Temple of the Lotus, the Lodi Gardens, the Tomb of Humayun, and the Hindu Temple of Akshardham on a private tour of Delhi.
Explore the Lotus and Akshardham Temples, Lodhi Garden, and Humayun Tombs on a private tour from Delhi. Discover the history of these iconic sites and enjoy free time for lunch or a rickshaw ride.
After being collected from your hotel in Delhi, head towards the celebrated Temple of the Lotus. This Bahá'í place of worship stands out for its peculiar similarity to a flower. Learn why this specific architecture was chosen.
Next, visit the bucolic Lodi Gardens. This is Delhi’s large green lung and the intoxicating aroma from the flowers accompanies you as you discover the different mausoleums that adorn the park.
The Tomb of Humayun is located very close to the gardens. During your visit to this majestic monument, declared a World Heritage Site, learn intriguing facts about the 16th-century Moghul Emperor who the tomb is named after.
Have approximately an hour to yourself for lunch or to enjoy a rickshaw ride. After eating, travel to the Hindu Temple of Akshardham. Despite being a modern construction (inaugurated in 2005), it currently constitutes one of the principle attractions of Delhi due to its colossal elephant sculptures, the fountain displays, and sculptured columns.
Begin your journey back to your hotel in Delhi.
Highlights
- Discover the Bahá'í Temple of the Lotus, a place of worship in Delhi
- Explore the Lodi Gardens, a large green lung in the heart of Delhi
- Visit the Tomb of Humayun, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Learn about the 16th-century Mughal Emperor Humayun
- See the Hindu Temple of Akshardham, a modern construction from 2005
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Not wheelchair accessible
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.