Akshardham Temple Delhi: Timings, Tickets, Dress Code and Rules

Facts checked November 2026.

Swaminarayan Akshardham is the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha’s large stone mandir in New Delhi, dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan. For yatris passing through Delhi on the way to Haridwar, Mathura or Amritsar, it makes a calm half-day darshan. This guide gives the official timings, tickets, dress code, security rules and how to reach, so your family is not turned back at the gate.

This page is part of our Amarnath Yatra 2027 guide. Planning the yatra? See our North India yatra packages.

What are the Akshardham temple timings?

All timings below are from the official Akshardham visitor information page. The complex is closed every Monday.

Allow extra time for the security queue and the cloakroom, and more if you want the exhibitions and the water show.

Is there an entry fee at Akshardham?

No. Entry to the complex and mandir darshan are free, with no appointment needed. Only the exhibitions and the water show are ticketed, and an Abhishek is offered for a donation. These are the rates listed on the official page:

Children under 4 are free for the exhibitions and the water show. One exhibition ticket covers all three exhibitions (Sahajanand Darshan, Neelkanth Darshan and Sanskruti Darshan); single-exhibition tickets are not sold. The Abhishek is offered for a donation of Rs 50 per person; darshan itself stays free.

What is the dress code at Akshardham?

• Upper wear must cover the shoulders, chest, back and upper arms. Sleeveless, tank and low-cut tops are not allowed.
• Lower wear must reach below the knees. Shorts, and skirts or dresses above the knee, are not allowed.
• Clothes with offensive words or images are not allowed.
• If your clothes do not meet the code, a sarong can be bought at the complex for Rs 100.
• Shoes are not worn inside the mandir.

Can you take a mobile phone into Akshardham?

No. The official page lists these items as not allowed inside: mobile phones, cameras, USB or pen drives, music devices and other electronic items; weapons, umbrellas, luggage, toys and pets; food and drink (water bottles and baby food get extra checks); and tobacco, alcohol, drugs and drones. Wallets, purses, shoes, belts, jackets and money are allowed.

Deposit everything else at the free cloakroom before you join the security queue. Switch off electronics before handing them in, and do not leave money or valuables there; deposits are at the owner’s risk.

How do you reach Akshardham in Delhi?

The address is NH 24, Pramukh Swami Maharaj Marg, New Delhi 110092.

• Metro: get off at Akshardham Metro Station. It is about 350 m on foot: exit the station and turn right, walk 100 m, turn right again and walk 250 m to Gate 1.
• Car or taxi: there is paid parking for visitors from 10:00 am until the gates close, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Driving to or from Uttarakhand: our road table lists the Akshardham area as the Delhi starting point for the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway, so families driving to or from Uttarakhand can visit on the way. See our guide to Kedarnath yatra from Delhi for the route options.

What is special about Akshardham mandir?

The official Akshardham site gives these facts about the mandir:

The mandir is built without ferrous metal, and three bronze relief panels, each 60 feet long, line the parikrama path at the Narayan Peeth. Inside, the space is divided into nine thematic mandapams. The exhibitions use animatronics, walk-through displays and short films to present values from Indian culture.

Is Akshardham suitable for senior citizens?

Yes. Darshan is free, and senior citizens (60+) get a lower exhibition ticket. Allow time for the security queue and the walk inside the complex, go soon after opening on a weekday, avoid weekends and holidays, and plan rest stops. Remember that phones must go to the cloakroom, so agree on a meeting point before you separate.

How does Akshardham fit into a yatra from Delhi?

Many families arriving in Delhi for a Char Dham, Do Dham or Braj yatra spend a spare day in the city. Avoid Mondays, when Akshardham is closed. For yatra planning from Delhi, read Char Dham yatra from Delhi and Do Dham yatra from Delhi. Krishna devotees can continue to Braj with our Mathura–Vrindavan temples guide. For help, call or WhatsApp +91 78178 98687.

Frequently asked questions

Is Akshardham open on Monday?

No. Swaminarayan Akshardham in Delhi is closed every Monday and open Tuesday to Sunday.

What are the Akshardham temple timings?

Park entry is from 10:00 am, with last entry at 6:30 pm. The mandir is open for darshan from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, with aarti at 10:30 am and 6:00 pm.

Is there any entry fee for Akshardham?

No. Entry and mandir darshan are free. Exhibitions (Rs 260 for adults) and the water show (Rs 110 for adults) are ticketed, according to the official page.

Are mobile phones allowed in Akshardham?

No. Phones, cameras and other electronics, bags, food and drink are not allowed. Use the free cloakroom before the security queue.

What time is the Akshardham water show?

The water show starts after sunset; the official page lists it at 7:30 pm, with a Maha Aarti before the first show.

Which metro station is nearest to Akshardham?

Akshardham Metro Station. Gate 1 is about 350 m on foot from the station.

What should I wear to Akshardham?

Cover shoulders, chest, back and upper arms, and wear clothes that reach below the knees. A sarong can be bought at the complex for Rs 100 if needed.

When was Akshardham Delhi built?

Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi was inaugurated on 6 November 2005, according to the official Akshardham site.