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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.
Get in
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The Red 1 , Blue 3/4 , Pink 7 metro lines crisscross East Delhi.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Akshardham (Hindi: अक्षरधाम Akṣardhām; Delhi Akshardham, Swaminarayan Akshardham), off National Hwy 24 (metro: Akshardham 3/4 ). Tue-Sun 9AM-7PM. 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. Free entry, guide booklet is ₹5, access to multimedia exhibitions ₹125.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Sanjay Lake Park (संजय झील Sañjay Jhīl), Gate no 3 Sanjay Lake, Mayur Vihar, ☏ +91 11 2275 2443, info@eodindia.com. 10:30AM–7:30PM. 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.
- 2 Yamuna Sports Complex, Master Somnath Marg, Surajmal Vijar, ☏ +91 11 2216 4726, yscdda@yahoo.com. 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.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 V3S Mall, Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar (metro: Nirman Vihar 3/4 ). 11AM–11PM. A decent shopping mall.
- 2 Cross River Mall, Maharaja Surajmal Marg, Shahdara.
- 3 UnityOne Mall, Maharshi Valmiki Marg, Shahdara.
Eat and drink
[edit | edit source]The V3S mall has a food court with nine restaurants serving food from different Indian cuisines to global fast food (KFC).
Sleep
[edit | edit source]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under ₹4,000 |
| Mid-range | ₹4,000–8,000 |
| Splurge | Over ₹8,000 |
East Delhi is a smart choice for travelers looking for affordable and well-connected accommodation. Areas like Laxmi Nagar, Mayur Vihar, Shahdara, and Preet Vihar offer a range of budget hotels, guesthouses, and homestays, with easy access to the metro and local markets.
Budget
[edit | edit source]- 1 Joey's Hostel, 1/49 Lalita Park, Main Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar (down the road from Blue Line metro station "Laxmi Nagar"), ☏ +91 8527222938, joeyshostel@gmail.com. Check-in: 13:00. Breakfast included. The hostel also offers many excursions and events. ₹950-1,500.
Mid-range
[edit | edit source]- 2 Park Plaza Delhi CBD Shahdara, Plot 32, Central Business District Shahdara Extension, Vishwas Nagar, Shahdara, ☏ +91 1800 1080 700, DelhiReservationsCentre@radissonhotels.com. The rooms have a nice interior though lack windows.
Splurge
[edit | edit source]- 3 Crowne Plaza New Delhi Mayur Vihar Noida.
- 4 Fortune Park East Delhi, Plot D, Community Centre, Vivek Vihar, ☏ +91 011 66400400, toll-free: +1 800 419 6444, +1 800 102 2333, reservations.deled@fortunehotels.in.
- 5 Holiday Inn New Delhi Mayur Vihar NOIDA. [dead link]
- 6 IIDL Suites New Delhi.
- 7 The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi, 1, CBD Maharaj Surajmal Rd, ☏ +91 11 7172 1234, reservations@theleela.com. 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.
- 8 Park Inn by Radisson New Delhi IP Extension.
- Red Fox.
Connect
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