For one day in New Delhi, start in South Delhi with Siri Fort, then visit the Lotus Temple and finish at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art. This route groups the stops into a day of heritage, worship and art.
- Heritage stop: Siri Fort is a South Delhi landmark.
- Temple: The Lotus Temple is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday.
- Museum: The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art is in Saket and closes on Mondays and public holidays.
Start with Siri Fort
Siri Fort is a South Delhi landmark to put first on this day route. Begin here, then set aside the rest of the day for the Lotus Temple and, if its hours suit your plans, the museum.
For historical context and nearby sights, read the Siri Fort guide.
Visit the Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple, also called the Bahá’í House of Worship, stands near Kalkaji Temple, east of Nehru Place. Completed in 1986, it is set among landscaped gardens. Delhi Tourism gives its visiting hours as 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, with the temple closed on Monday.
The temple’s visitor guidance advises making an appointment at least three days before a visit. It also cautions that the prayer hall may close when overcrowded, including on Sundays or public holidays, or because of heavy rain. Check the official site before you go.
For more on visiting, read the Lotus Temple guide.
Choose a museum afternoon
The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art offers a museum stop in Saket, at 145, DLF South Court Mall, New Delhi, Delhi 110017. The museum opened to the public in January 2010. Its hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; check the museum’s official site before planning around them. The New Delhi telephone number is 011-4916 0000.
Finish with a practical return route
For the Lotus Temple, travel by metro from New Delhi Railway Station on the Yellow Line toward Central Secretariat, change to the Violet Line, and get off at Kalkaji Mandir station.
From there, the temple is about a 500-metre walk. Prepaid airport cabs and private transportation are also options for reaching it. From Indus Biznotel, the Lotus Temple is about 8 minutes by car.
For a monument to add another time, read the Khirki Masjid guide for its background and visitor context.
FAQs
Is photography allowed at the Lotus Temple?
Photography requires permission.
Does the Lotus Temple require an appointment?
Its visitor guidance advises making an appointment at least three days before your visit.
Is the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art open on Mondays?
No. It is closed on Mondays and all public holidays.