Lotus Temple

Half dayBest: Oct–MarHeritage#architecture#bahai#meditation

Lotus-shaped Bahá'í house of worship

Why this weekend?

27 lotus petalsSilent hallNine pools

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The day-by-day plan

Half day · The lotus
- Petal walk
- Prayer hall
- Pool ring
- Gardens
- Return

Geography & terrain

Lotus Temple lies in the New Delhi district of Delhi, 15 km from the city centre and 250 km from the state borders — the Bahai house of worship of the region, its 27 petals, the pools and the gardens set on the city's south.

History & culture

The temple's story runs with the Bahai faith's modern era — the Bahai house of worship completed in 1986 and designed by the architect Fariborz Sahba, with the temple's role as the nine-sided lotus of the white marble and the meditation halls of the silence; the temple's history of the world's attendance records and the nine gardens, gives the Lotus its architectural character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Lotus petals
Prayer hall
Mirror pools
Nine gardens
Modern design

Eat & drink

Butter chicken
Chole bhature
Chandni Chowk parathas
Old Delhi kebabs
Dariyaganj jalebi

Getting there

Fly: Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Train: New Delhi / Hazrat Nizamuddin
Road from —: Metro + roads cover the city
Getting around: Metro network, app taxis, autos

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹6,000–14,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹1,000–1,400

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–21°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–25°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 15–31°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 21–38°C · None rain
May · Hot: 26–42°C · None rain
Jun · Pre-monsoon: 28–40°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 26–34°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 25–34°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 18–33°C · Light rain
Nov · Best: 12–28°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 8–23°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Oct–Mar) holds the temple's calm
The prayer hall asks the quiet hours
Pairs with Qutub for the south-Delhi circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lotus Temple?

The Bahai house of worship of the lotus design.

What is there to do?

The halls, the pools and the gardens.

How long is the visit?

A half day.