Akshardham Temple evening tour with musical fountain show

See the temple's stone carvings and the fountain show without arranging transport or tickets

A private guided evening tour of Akshardham Temple in New Delhi takes you through the temple complex, three multimedia exhibits, and the Sahaj Anand Water Show: a fountain display set to lights, lasers and music. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with entrance fees and bottled water. The laser light show begins after 7 PM, and the full tour runs 4 to 5 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Swaminarayan Akshardham4h · entry included
2. India Gatepassing by
3. Gandhi Smriti30m · entry included
4. Deer Parkpassing by

Evening tour of Akshardham Temple

• Hotel pick-up in private cab
• Visit India Gate war memorial
• Explore Gandhi Smriti museum
• Tour Akshardham Temple complex
• See Sahajanand Darshan multimedia exhibit
• Watch Neelkanth Darshan film
• Enjoy Sanskruti Darshan boat ride
• Attend Musical Fountain Show

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking guide meets you and drives to India Gate, the 42-meter war memorial built in 1931 to honor soldiers from World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. From there, the route takes you past Gandhi Smriti, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi spent his final 144 days before his assassination on January 30, 1948. These stops frame the spiritual and historical context before you arrive at Akshardham Temple itself.

At Akshardham, the guide leads you through the temple's intricate stone carvings and architectural details dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan. You then move through three included multimedia experiences: the Sahajanand Darshan exhibit on Hindu values, the Neelkanth Darshan large-format film following a spiritual journey across India, and the Sanskruti Darshan cultural boat ride tracing India's ancient history and contributions. Each one is self-contained, so you move through them at a steady pace without waiting in separate queues.

The tour concludes with the Sahaj Anand Water Show, a 30-minute multimedia fountain display that begins after 7 PM. Water jets synchronize with colored lights, lasers, and music drawn from ancient Indian wisdom traditions. Bottled water and light snacks keep you comfortable throughout. Cameras and electronic devices are not permitted inside the temple, but a free cloakroom stores them safely. The temple closes entry at 6:30 PM, so the timing of your pickup slot matters. Book an earlier slot if you want unhurried time inside before the fountain show begins.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking local guide.
• entrance to Akshardham Temple, the Sahajanand Darshan, Neelkanth Darshan and Sanskruti Darshan exhibits.
• entrance to the Sahaj Anand Water Show.
• bottled water and light snacks throughout the tour.

Options for this experience

5 options

Guide only at AkshardhamGuide in 4 languages · 09:00Pickup and drop-off are not included. Tickets are not included. Walking tour of Akshardham Temple with a guide only; guide service only. Duration: 2 hours. Pickup and drop-off are not included. Pickup is included.

Delhi tour including AkshardhamGuide in 4 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Guide and car (tickets not included). Visit New Delhi's Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Humayun's Tomb and India Gate. Old Delhi: Parliament House, rickshaw ride, Chandni Chowk, and a drive past the Red Fort, plus the Akshardham Temple tour. Private air-conditioned car. Pickup and drop-off to any hotel in Delhi NCR are included (tickets not included). Duration: 8 hours. Water bottles are provided. Car, coach and Volvo bus options. Monument tickets are not included. Pickup is included.

Custom Delhi tour with a templeGuide in 4 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Pickup and drop-off are included. Guide and hotel transfer are included. Monument entrance tickets and meals are not included. You visit a temple as part of exploring Delhi your way. After booking, share your preferred attractions for a personalized tour. Duration: 5 hours. Water bottles are provided. Car, coach and Volvo bus options. Monument tickets are not included. Pickup is included.

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Morning tour of Akshardham TempleGuide in 4 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 12:00Temple tour with guide: tickets, driver, guide, and pickup and drop-off are included. Akshardham temple tour. Duration: 2 hours. Water bottles are provided. Car, coach and Volvo bus options. Pickup is included.

Evening Tour of Akshardham and Musical Fountain ShowGuide in 4 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 14:00, the last at 16:30Pickup and drop-off are included. All tickets are included. You visit Akshardham Temple (boat ride, laser light water show and biography show, exhibition), and pass by Gandhi Smriti and India Gate. Airport transfers are included if you wish to use them. Duration: 5 hours. Water bottles are provided. Car, coach and Volvo bus options. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:30

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Child (1 to 2 years) · Infant (under 1): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the temple's architecture and multimedia exhibits without managing tickets or transport separately. The private vehicle and fixed pickup time mean you don't coordinate with other travelers or wait for group assembly. Your guide meets you at the hotel and the day unfolds on schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 2 years); Infant (under 1): free.

What's inside the Akshardham Temple that I'll actually see on this tour?

Akshardham Temple showcases intricate stone carvings and spiritual architecture dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The tour includes three multimedia exhibits: Sahajanand Darshan on Hindu values, Neelkanth Darshan, a large-format film about a spiritual journey across India, and Sanskruti Darshan, a cultural boat ride highlighting India's ancient history and contributions to civilization.

Can I bring my phone or camera inside the temple?

Cameras, USB drives, music devices and other electronic items are not allowed inside the temple. A free cloakroom stores them safely during your visit, and mobile phones can also be locked in the car if you prefer.

What time does the musical fountain show start, and how long is the whole tour?

The laser light show begins after 7 PM. The full tour, including the temple, exhibits and fountain show, lasts 4 to 5 hours. Your pickup time is the start of this window, so plan accordingly: the temple stops admitting visitors at 6:30 PM.

Is the temple accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. Akshardham Temple is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accommodating wheelchairs. Transportation to and from the temple is also wheelchair accessible.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to arrange myself?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, entrance to the temple and all three multimedia exhibits, the musical fountain show, bottled water and light snacks, and an air-conditioned vehicle. You don't arrange tickets or transport separately.