Top 4 Best Places to Visit in East – Lakes & Cultural Attractions

1.Akshardham Temple 

Situated in prime location of India i.e., New Delhi, Akshardham Temple that is a phenomenal in architecture reveals the impossibility of our thousand thousands years Culture Heritage, it is a tribute to Sri Shri Sahib, the Lord Swaminarayan (1781–1830) who is the avatars, devas and great sages of Hinduism. Construction for the grand building was done in nearly 5 years, and solemnly inaugurated on 6 November, 2005. Today the magnificent edifice rises on the banks of Yamuna River and draws to itself millions of tourists and devotees from all over the world.

The main temple, the other Exhibitions takes the visitor to the further sightseeing that comprises of.

History

The concept for Akshardham Temple was conceived by Yogiji Maharaj and built by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the former leader of BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha). The place for construction of the temple was at first not decided on, and places as far as Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Faridabad were suggested to the Guru but he remained adamant for the dream of Yogiji Maharaj who wanted to get it constructed on the banks of the Yamuna River. Considering all this, Pramukh Swami Maharaj bought land of 30 acres on the Yamuna ghats and began executing the construction process. Temple was solemnized on 6 November 2005 and right now Akshardham Temple has 70 per cent of the visitors visiting in Delhi from all around the world.

• Visit Timings
• A visit to the spiritual cultural complex Akshardham Temple can be done between 9:30 AM and 7:30 PM of any weekday (Tuesday to Sunday); it happens 7:30 PM on any Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

• Entry Fees
• Ticket to temple is free, though exhibition, water show, etc need to be paid. In simple terms INR 170 for adult (Exhibition), INR 100 for kids (Exhibition) 125 for senoir citizen (Exhibition) INR 30 for adult (Musical Fountain) Price for kid is INR 20

• Best Time to Visit
• A visit to Akshardham Temple can be made anytime of the year. Winter period i.e. between the months of November and February is considered the best as the climate remains cold and pleasant.

2.Sanjay Lake

Delhi as well as its multitude of tourist attractions are surely a tourist’s paradise with engaging experience for all travelers. On and around this city looking on one specific trajectory of East Delhi region, this part has lakes, park, temples along with places to shop. Sanjay Lake is a place from the list, which is an artificial lake supplied with the back flowing Yamuna River and stream of Hindon River channel situated inside the Sanjay Lake Park. The lake covers 42 acres of the park’s total of 170 acres of forest. If we go into the history of this tourist place East Delhi, it wasnt till 1970 when the area was developed. With the advent of the year 1982, Sanjay Lake was thrown open for public use. The green all around the lake becomes an instant crush for the first time visitors looking for peace and 90 species of birds and migratory birds. In addition, there is fitness track designed for nearby residents who want to exercise in a peaceful atmosphere. An adventure park is situated on the area since 16 December 2015 and has a jungle house, soft play area, archery, adventure bowing, tree top course, boating facility, and more.

• Location/Address
• Trilokpuri, East Delhi, India

3.Uttara Guruvayurappan Temple

This is the experience of this untouched temple of East Delhi in which Lord Vishnu adorn legends devotees coming from different corners, Uttara Guruvayurappan Temple. Located in Mayur Vihar if you are searching for a little paradise where you can sing some Sree Guruvayurappan (Lord Vishnu) chants and get divine solace there is no place like this temple. This one of the most well known temples in East Delhi and one of the one where the presiding deity is looking towards the west. After a day full of sightseeing the nearby tourist sites of delhi a visit to this temple is a peaceful way to unwind and conclude the day. Also, Lord Siva, Lord Ganapathy, Lord Ayyappa, Chottanikkara Bhagavathy (Devi), and Naga Devata are worshipped here at Uttara Guruvayurappan Temple.

History

Floating back to 1975 , since this is the year the Delhi Development Authority , DDA, allowed this land on Janakpuri for this temple to be built. Call it destiny, the plot of land alloted to the group of worshippers had some astro-related problems. And so, the position where statute of this tourist spot positioned right now was agreed to as the choicest for the establishing matting. Additionally, it is said that the change was at the behest of God himself and perhaps he desired that the temple be constructed at this place on the banks of pious Yamuna River. Another interesting piece of information regarding this temple is that the idol placed here faces the West at variance with the traditional temple science of Idols facing towards the East.

Visit timings

• Summers:5:30 AM to 11:00 AM; 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Winter: 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM; 5:30 am to 11:00 am; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

• Entry Fees
• No entry fees

• Location/Address
• Temple Complex, Sahakarita Marg, Pocket. 3, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, New Delhi, Delhi 110091

4.Chota Bazar

The Chota Bazar in Shahdara is perhaps one of the most stylish beach destinations of people hunting down clothing and footwear cheap. Visitors here usually understand why it is one of Delhi’s oldest markets which goes back to 16th Century AD. The stores running on one side and other of the road have clothes for year round wear and everything for man and woman of all ages. Apart from that, places with all sorts of footwear are also there, you name it, it will be there for you. Other things that you can choose for Chota Bazar include gold is jewelry and toys for kids. With the evening hours approaching the streets that used to throng can now witnessed by large no. of travellers as they’re left confused whether to shop or land by the entrancing aroma of appetizing street food which is available here. One thing you are sure to see here is how the people haggle when shopping.

Nearest Metro Station
Shahdara metro station is situated at 750m to Chota Bazar, as travelers can easily move between both places. It has got connectivity to the red line Delhi metro.

What’s Chota Bazar Famous for?
Chota Bazar is more or less known for women clothing, wedding wear, footwear and Street Food items like Kachori, Chaat Papdi, Pakaudi, and Sweets. Located near Chota Bazar sits the Bada Bazar which is famous for grocery, fruits and vegetables.

Market Timings
Market is open all week from 10:30 am to 9:30 pm.

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