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Delhi, India
Photo: Swaminarayan Sanstha, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
East Delhi (पूर्व दिल्ली Pūrv Dillī), on the eastern bank of the Yamuna River, is one of the victims of the city's urban sprawls over the last decades. Although not particularly attractive for history buffs, East Delhi is home to the Akshardham, Delhi's largest Hindu temple.
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Hindi: अक्षरधाम Akṣardhām; Delhi Akshardham, Swaminarayan Akshardham
Completed in 2005 by the socio-spiritual organisation BAPS, no expense has been spared in decorating this large and elaborate temple carved of red sandstone. The central monument, built without any steel, houses an 11-ft golden statue of the founder of the Swaminarayan faith, Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The Premvati food court on the grounds serves up fast, cheap, huge but mediocre portions of vegetarian food, ₹75 for a thali. There is a strict ban on all electronic items, cameras, tobacco and pretty much everything except the clothes on your back. You can leave your belongings in the cloakroom outside. Allow at least three-four hours to explore it all.
संजय झील Sañjay Jhīl
A newly built adventure park comprising a range of outdoor activities, from water sports and treetop courses to archery and beach volleyball. The adventure park also has an artificial lake which attracts migratory birds and is surrounded by indigenous trees.
One of India's best maintained sport complexes. Play over 20 sports and activities including archery, squash, table tennis, aerobics, fencing, yoga, chess and snooker.
Breakfast included. The hostel also offers many excursions and events.
The rooms have a nice interior though lack windows.
The Convention Centre is spread over 70,000 sq. feet and comprises one pillarless hall that can accommodate roughly 3,000 guests in theatre style and offers 13 break-out rooms and several outdoor options. The hotel has 480 guest rooms and suites and 3 separate entrances, allowing multiple conferences and weddings to take place simultaneously.
A decent shopping mall.
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