VISITOR INFORMATION

TIMINGS

Tuesday to Sunday
First Entry: 9:30am
Last Entry: 6:30pm
CLOSED: EVERY MONDAY

MANDIR
Darshan: 9:30am to 8:00pm
Arti: 10:00am and 6:00pm

ABHISHEK MANDAP
Darshan and Puja
9:30am to 8:00pm
Arti: 6:30pm

EXHIBITIONS
Ticket Window
10:00am – 5:00pm

WATER SHOW
Show: After Sunset
(Currently : 7:00 pm Tues-Sun)
Maha Arti: Before First Show

HOW TO REACH

Swaminarayan Akshardham
NH 24, Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092.
Phone: +91-11-4344 2344, Fax: +91-11-4344 2323
Email: info@akshardham.com
web: www.akshardham.com, www.baps.org

Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) - 21 Km
Railway Stations:
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) - 6 Km
New Delhi (NDLS) - 11 Km
Old Delhi (DLI) - 10 Km
Metro Station: Akshardham Metro - 350 meters (walk)

FROM AKSHARDHAM METRO STATION

Exit Station and Turn Right
Walk 100 meters and Turn Right
Walk 250 meters & Enter Akshardham - Gate 1

FROM AIRPORT (1HR 30 MINS)

Take Orange Line to New Delhi Metro Station
Disembark at New Delhi Metro Station
Take Yellow Line (toward HUDA City Centre)
Disembark at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station
Take Blue Line (Towards Noida City Centre)
Disembark at Akshardham Metro Station

FROM NEW DELHI RAILWAY STATION (40 MINS)

Walk towards Ajmeri Gate Exit
Walk towards New Delhi Metro Station
Take Yellow Line (toward HUDA City Centre)
Disembark at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station
Take Blue Line (Towards Noida City Centre)
Disembark at Akshardham Metro Station

FROM OLD DELHI RAILWAY STATION (45 MINS)

Walk towards Chandani Chowk Metro Station (350 Meters)
Take Yellow Line (toward HUDA City Centre)
Disembark at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station
Take Blue Line (Towards Noida City Centre)
Disembark at Akshardham Metro Station

WHAT TO SEE

SWAGATAM

‘Swagatam’- Welcome! Inside the campus, you will be greeted by the Welcome Gates followed by Bhakti Dwar. Passing through a Visitors' Center, you can stop by to seek assistance from a volunteer to plan your visit or get a printed guidebook. Enjoy intricate carvings of Mayur Dwar and make a wish at Charanarvind - Holy Footprints.
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MANDIR

Offer your prayers to the deities in Garbhagruh, get blessed by the Mandapams - carved ceilings. On the first level, stroll outside through the Narayan Peeth - the bronze relief work. On the outside walls at the ground level, walk with elephants and experience their stories in Gajendra Peeth.
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ABHISHEK MANDAP

Participate in a prayer for peace and for fulfilment of your wishes. Be part of a spiritual ritual and offer holy water to Neelkanth - the teenage-yogi form of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
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EXHIBITIONS

Artistically mesmerizing, scientifically stunning, culturally moving, and spiritually elevating, the exhibitions create amazing environments capable of transporting viewers to ancient India. The exhibitions are comprised of three parts: Sahajanand Darshan – Hall of Values; Neelkanth Darshan – Large Format Film;Sanskruti Darshan – Cultural Boat Ride.
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WATER SHOW

Sahaj Anand - A breathtaking spiritual multimedia water show. Multi-color lasers, video projects, underwater flames, water jets and surround sound in symphony with lights and live actors produce a captivating and inspiring presentation of an important story from the Kena Upanishad.
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THEMATIC GARDENS

A visit to Swaminarayan Akshardham’s two thematic gardens is a conversation with nature, history and culture. Learn about inspiring children, men and women from Indian history at the Bharat Upvan. Imbibe the wisdom of great minds from around the world at the Yogihriday Kamal.
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FACILITIES

PARKING

Paid parking facility
Timings: 9:30am to Gate Closing
Only for visitors (strictly)
No cargo or goods vehicles permitted
First come, first served basis
Parking at owner’s own risk

LOST AND FOUND

Located near Security Check

ATM

Available at the Visitors’ Center

WHEEL CHAIRS

Charge: Free for the physically challenged, elderly and needy
Available: At entrance before security clearance
Refundable Deposit: Rs. 100

CLOAK ROOM

Only for Visitors
Charge: Free
Timing: 9:30am to Gate Closing
Electronic Item Deposits: Switch Off (Mandatory)
All deposit items must meet size restrictions
No money or valuables should be deposited
Deposits are at owner’s own risk

TELEPHONE BOOTH

Available at the Visitors’ Center, Food Court and Exhibition exits.

RESTROOMS

Available throughout the campus.

FOOD COURT

Pure, fresh vegetarian food and snacks are available at Premvati Food Court.

SECURITY CHECK

Visitor safety is our utmost priority. To help keep Akshardham a safe and family-friendly place, we request that you cooperate with the following policies while visiting Akshardham

All visitors must pass through metal detectors
All visitors will be frisked by security personnel
All vehicles will be searched by security personnel
Certain items are not permitted within the complex (please see the list below)
Smoking & alcohol consumption within the parking and campus is strictly prohibited
Carrying alcohol and banned substances in vehicles is strictly prohibited within the parking and campus

Security measures are mandates by government law enforcement agencies. Please cooperate with security procedures and personnel. During peak season times and holidays, entry and waiting lines may take some time. We ask for your patience and cooperation in keeping Akshardham and all visitors safe.

Items ALLOWED in the complex:

WALLET

SHOES

BELTS

PASSPORT

MONEY

LADIES PURSE

JEWELLERY

BABY FOOD

WATER BOTTLE

JACKETS

Please take care of your personal belongings. Baby Food and water bottle are subjected to further check.

Items NOT ALLOWED in the complex:

MOBILE PHONES

CAMERAS

USB/PEN DRIVES

MUSIC DEVICES

ELECTRONIC ITEMS

WEAPONS

UMBRELLA

LUGGAGE

TOYS

PETS

FOOD AND DRINK

TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, DRUGS

For a quick and smooth security check, we request you not bring these prohibited items with you. If you do happen to bring these items with you, please check them into the free cloakroom before entering the security check queue.

DRESS CODE

The Mandir is a sacred house of God and a place of daily worship. To preserving its sanctity and spiritual ambience, a strict dress code operates within the complex.

Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms
Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length

Sarong: In case your dress does not comply with above requirement, a free sarong is provided for your visit (Refundable Deposit Rs. 100) Please return the sarong at the exit.

ENTRY

Entry to the mandir complex and mandir darshan is absolutely FREE and requires no prior appointment.
All our volunteers and staff’s assistance is also free of charge.