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Attractions near Akshardham Temple
National Zoological Park
The National Zoological Park, located close to Purana Qila (Old Fort)
is considered one of the best zoos in Asia. The zoo established in the
1959, is home to more than 2,000 animals and birds species, which are
brought here from continents like Africa, America, Australia and
various parts of Asia.
Humayun's Tomb
 The
tomb is situated just few Kms away from the temple. It was built by
Hamida Begum wife of Humayun, in 1556. The tomb situated on a huge
platform amidst a lush garden, is an example of early Mughal
architecture.
India Gate
Located on Rajpath, this 42 metre high arch, was designed by Edwin
Lutyens. It was built in memory of the Indian soldier, who sacrificed
their life in the World War 1st. The names of the soldier are
inscribed on its arches. The place surrounded by green lawns,
fountains and water bodies is an ideal picnic spot.
Red Fort
Built during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, this massive
fort is made of red sandstone. The fort has many beautiful palaces and
a museum which houses weapons.
Jama Masjid
The mosque is situated on the other side of Red Fort. Built by Shah
Jahan, Jama Masjid is one of the biggest mosque in India. The mosque
made of red sandstone and white marble, is built in the Indo- Islamic
architectural style.
Rashtrapati Bhawan
The President's building is located in central Delhi, close to the
India Gate. The mansion is famous for its architectural splendour and
historic importance.
Parliament House
The Parliament house is situated close to the India gate. It is the
place where the political discussions are held. The magnificent
buildings has wide pillared walkways and large halls.
Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple or Bahai temple belong to the Bahai community. Built
in the shape of a lotus, the temple has no any idol.
How To Reach
 Air
: Delhi International airport is connected to major cities of the
country. Flights from major cities of India as well as world are
available to Delhi
Rail : New Delhi, Delhi, Nizamuddin railway
stations have trains from all major towns and cities of the country.
Road : Delhi is well-connected by good network of
roads with rest of the country. The buses are available to the temple
from different places of Delhi and other nearby towns.
Local Transport : For local transport DTC and
State operated buses are available. The rented cars, taxis,
auto-rickshaws are also available.
Accommodation
Delhi has many hotels range from luxury, deluxe, star to budget
hotels, which provide enough accommodation options. The hotels
well-equipped with modern facilities offer the world class services.
Some of the most popular hotels are Crown Plaza Surya (5 Star
Deluxe), Ashok Hotel (5 Star Deluxe), Hyatt Regency (5 Star Deluxe),
Le Meridien (5 Star Deluxe) and Radisson Hotel (5 Star Deluxe).
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The
141 ft high, 275 ft wide and 315 ft long temple is visible from a long
distance. The massive temple built of sandstone and marble is the blend of
several architectural temple styles. The Akshardham temple complex houses
an 11 ft high, image of Swaminarayan at the centre of main building. The
palace like temple is built of around 12,000 tons of pink sandstone and
white marble brought from Rajasthan. The temple consists of 234 delicately
carved and ornate pillars. The temple has 20 Shikhars (towers) and a
beautiful Gajendra parth (plinth of stone elephants). The temple houses
20,000 statues of Hindu deities and motifs. The temple is carved with the
images of flora, fauna, dances, musicians and Gods, which cover its
surfaces from top to bottom.
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