About Akshardham, New Delhi

Akshardham, a Hindu shrine complex cum spiritual-cultural centre, is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Delhi. Dedicated to the Indian yogi and spiritual guru Swaminarayan, this place opened in 2005 and ever since, it has been visited by hordes of visitors from all over India and beyond owing to its exceptional architecture and colossal size. For meeting their accommodation needs, a number of luxury and budget hotels have come up in the areas surrounding this shrine, over the years. These hotels near Akshardham offer easy access to several other sightseeing places in Central Delhi and are thus preferred by tourists in large numbers. A lot of business travellers can also book a stay in the neighbourhood as it has major commercial centres like ITO and Laxmi Nagar just a short drive away. Furthermore, the direct connectivity of the area through Delhi Metro and its proximity to the city’s major transit hubs and sporting venues makes it a suitable choice for all kinds of visitors.

Shopping and Dining in and around Akshardham

Within the Akshardham complex is a souvenir shop, where travellers can find religious and spiritual books and gifts. Most of the popular malls of East Delhi and Noida are around 10-20 minutes’ drive from the complex including Unity One Mall, Cross River Mall, East Delhi Mall, V3S Mall, DLF Mall of India, Gardens Galleria Mall and The Great India Place. Connaught Place (9.8 km) and Janpath (10.1 km) are also a must-visit for avid shoppers looking for a blend of branded and street shopping. For dining, there is a food court inside the complex called Premvati Ahargruh that serves vegetarian delights. Other good restaurants close to hotels near Akshardham, Delhi are Udupi Darshhini, MOC The American Restaurant, Sameer’s Restaurant, Subway, Kerala Café, Bikanervala, Sagar Ratna, Wah Ji Wah, QD’s, Second House Kitchen, Anna Madras Café, Village, McDonald’s and Nazeer Foods.

Places to Visit in and around Akshardham

There’s a lot to see within Akshardham itself, starting from its elaborate welcome gates to the main temple. The three exhibition halls – Sahajanand Darshan (Hall of Values), Neelkanth Darshan (IMAX film) and Sanskruti Darshan (cultural boat ride), are a major highlight. The Garden of India, Abhishek Mandap, Yogi Hraday Kamal (Lotus Garden), Narayan Sarovar and Sahaj Anand (water show) further make Akshardham complex a perfect place to spend a day out with friends or family members. Other must-visit attractions that are easily accessible from hotels in Delhi near Akshardham include Raj Ghat (6.1 km), Millennium Park (7 km), National Crafts Museum (7 km), National Science Centre (7.3 km), Agrasen ki Baoli (7.3 km), Shankar’s International Dolls Museum (7.4 km), National Gallery of Modern Art (7.5 km), Children’s Park (7.7 km), Purana Qila (7.8 km) and India Gate (7.9 km). Red Fort, National Zoological Park, Jama Masjid, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Jantar Mantar, Lodhi Garden, Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, Shri Digambar Jain Mandir, Humayun’s Tomb, Madame Tussauds and Gandhi Smriti are other popular places to visit in Delhi within 10 km of the neighbourhood.

How to Reach Akshardham

With its own station on the Blue Line of Delhi Metro, it is quite easy to reach Akshardham complex from different parts of Delhi NCR. Moreover, its location on Noida Link Road and off Delhi-Meerut Expressway makes it easily accessible by road as well. DTC Buses and prepaid cabs are available on these routes without any hassle to make the commute easier. Railway stations are also not too far from Akshardham hotels with Hazrat Nizamuddin (5 km) merely 10 minutes’ drive away and New Delhi at a distance of about 9 km. Indira Gandhi International Airport is 22 km from the shrine.

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