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East Delhi (पूर्व दिल्ली Pūrv Dillī) is the part of the city of Delhi on the eastern bank of the Yamuna River, opposite New Delhi. Mainly a residential area, East Delhi has rarely drawn tourists compared to other parts of the city, with Akshardham being the only major attraction in the area.
Get in
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Map of Delhi/East Delhi
The Red 1 , Blue 3/4 , Pink 7 metro lines crisscross Eastern Delhi.
See and do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Akshardham (Hindi: अक्षरधाम Akṣardhām; Delhi Akshardham, Swaminarayan Akshardham), off National Hwy 24 (metro: Akshardham 3/4 ). Tu-Su 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.
- 2 Sanjay Lake Park (संजय झील Sañjay Jhīl), Gate no 3 Sanjay Lake, Mayur Vihar, ☏ +91 11 2275 2443, [email protected]. 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.
- 3 Yamuna Sports Complex, Master Somnath Marg, Surajmal Vijar, ☏ +91 11 2216 4726, [email protected]. 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]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
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[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, [email protected]. 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, [email protected]. The rooms have a nice interior though lack windows.
Splurge
[edit | edit source]- 3 The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi, 1, CBD Maharaj Surajmal Rd, ☏ +91 11 7172 1234, [email protected]. 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.
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