Full-Day Delhi Religious Tour with Old Delhi Rickshaw Ride

1 Day Round trip from New Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Delhi's diverse religious heritage across Hindu, Bahá'í, Islamic, Sikh, and Buddhist sites
02 Visit the elegant Lotus Temple and spend quiet time meditating inside its hall
03 Ride a rickshaw through the lively lanes of Old Delhi to Gurudwara Sisganj
04 See iconic landmarks including Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, and the historic Red Fort
05 Discover the ancient Hanuman Temple, known for its self-manifest idol and Mehandi tradition

Explore Delhi's rich religious heritage on this full-day tour through some of the city's most important spiritual landmarks. Visit the meticulously crafted ISKCON Temple, the elegant Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Jama Masjid, SisGanj Gurudwara, the Buddhist Temple, Birla Mandir, and the ancient Hanuman Temple. Along the way, discover how different beliefs and cultures have shaped the city and continue to draw devotees from across the country.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Delhi

Languages English, Hindi, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Religious Landmarks of Delhi and Old Delhi Rickshaw Ride

This tour gives you the opportunity to explore and learn more about the various religions of India. The tour includes visits to several important temples and religious sites across Delhi.

Meet your tour guide at the hotel and begin the tour at ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple, sitting atop Hare Krishna Hill in East of Kailash. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the entire premises echoes with the angelic chant of Hare Rama, Hare Krishna to the beat of the Mridangam.
The next stop is the beautiful Lotus Temple, which belongs to the Bahá'í religion. Admire its lotus-shaped structure - photography is a must here - and sit in silence inside the hall for meditation. You can also read books to learn more about the Bahá'í religion.
Head to Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830). This traditionally styled complex, with more than 200 statues, is a masterpiece created by skilled artisans and volunteers.
Continue to Old Delhi, home to the famous Jama Masjid, also known as Masjid-i Jahān-Numā. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656, its courtyard can accommodate more than 25,000 people, making it one of the largest mosques in India.
Take a joyful rickshaw ride through the lanes of Old Delhi and visit Gurudwara Sisganj. Spend some time here and see the Gurudwara that witnessed the unfortunate event of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's martyrdom.
From SisGanj Temple, walk to the historic Red Fort, the most important monument of the city. It was the residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, and it is the place where the Prime Minister hoists the Indian tricolor flag on Independence Day, 15 August.
The next destination is the Buddhist Temple, or Maha Bodhi Society of India, in Mandir Marg. The temple has a beautiful gold-polished Buddha idol.
Just next to the Buddhist temple is the Birla Temple, dedicated to Laxmi, the Goddess of Prosperity, and Narayana, the Preserver. Spend some time here and take some good pictures.
Your last stop is the ancient Hanuman Temple, which has a self-manifest idol of Hanuman as the presiding deity. It is also a popular place for women for Mehandi, or temporary henna tattoos.