Delhi govt plans temple tourism circuit linking Akshardham with major shrines
The Delhi government is planning a spiritual tourism bus circuit linking Akshardham with other major temples across the city. The initiative is expected to widen the capital's tourism appeal beyond heritage sites.
Visitors may soon be able to travel from Akshardham to the centuries-old Yogmaya Temple on dedicated tourism buses, as the Delhi government plans to launch a spiritual tourism circuit connecting prominent temples across the capital.
The Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC) is planning to introduce two special buses under the initiative. The project is currently in the tendering stage, and seats will be bookable through the government's "Dekho Mere Delhi" platform, where the new circuit is expected to be integrated after launch.
According to officials, the proposed route will connect major religious sites including Akshardham, Birla Mandir, Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji) Temple, Kali Bari in CR Park and Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli.
The buses will move from one spiritual destination to another, allowing visitors to cover multiple places of worship through a single organised tour. More temples could be added as the circuit evolves.
The department plans to begin with two buses and assess public response before expanding the service. Smaller buses are likely to be deployed due to route and height restrictions.
Officials said the initiative is aimed at broadening Delhi's tourism appeal beyond heritage sightseeing. While the capital is often associated with Mughal-era monuments and archaeological sites, it is also home to several important places of worship that attract devotees and tourists throughout the year.
As part of the initiative, the tourism department will organise a day-long workshop by spiritual leaders and organisations from across the country at Akshardham later this month, followed by a luncheon with prominent spiritual figures, including Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Sadhguru.
The proposed spiritual circuit is among several tourism initiatives being pursued by the department, including heritage promotion campaigns, monument conservation efforts and programmes encouraging residents to explore the city's cultural assets.
Earlier this year, the Delhi government launched a hop-on, hop-off double-decker sightseeing bus service linking major monuments and tourist attractions across the capital.
Officials said the new spiritual tourism circuit will complement that initiative by focusing specifically on temples and religious destinations. While preparatory work is underway, the launch date has not yet been finalised.
Visitors may soon be able to travel from Akshardham to the centuries-old Yogmaya Temple on dedicated tourism buses, as the Delhi government plans to launch a spiritual tourism circuit connecting prominent temples across the capital.
The Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC) is planning to introduce two special buses under the initiative. The project is currently in the tendering stage, and seats will be bookable through the government's "Dekho Mere Delhi" platform, where the new circuit is expected to be integrated after launch.
According to officials, the proposed route will connect major religious sites including Akshardham, Birla Mandir, Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji) Temple, Kali Bari in CR Park and Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli.
The buses will move from one spiritual destination to another, allowing visitors to cover multiple places of worship through a single organised tour. More temples could be added as the circuit evolves.
The department plans to begin with two buses and assess public response before expanding the service. Smaller buses are likely to be deployed due to route and height restrictions.
Officials said the initiative is aimed at broadening Delhi's tourism appeal beyond heritage sightseeing. While the capital is often associated with Mughal-era monuments and archaeological sites, it is also home to several important places of worship that attract devotees and tourists throughout the year.
As part of the initiative, the tourism department will organise a day-long workshop by spiritual leaders and organisations from across the country at Akshardham later this month, followed by a luncheon with prominent spiritual figures, including Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Sadhguru.
The proposed spiritual circuit is among several tourism initiatives being pursued by the department, including heritage promotion campaigns, monument conservation efforts and programmes encouraging residents to explore the city's cultural assets.
Earlier this year, the Delhi government launched a hop-on, hop-off double-decker sightseeing bus service linking major monuments and tourist attractions across the capital.
Officials said the new spiritual tourism circuit will complement that initiative by focusing specifically on temples and religious destinations. While preparatory work is underway, the launch date has not yet been finalised.
