Akshardham Gandhinagar: Visiting and Entry Guide

Akshardham Gandhinagar combines a mandir with a cultural complex focused on Indian art, wisdom, heritage and values. The 23-acre site was inaugurated on 30 October 1992.

The complex is in Sector 20 on 'J' Road. Its different offerings include mandir darshan, exhibitions, Abhishek Mandapam, Nilkanth Vatika and the Sat-Chit-Anand Water Show.

Mandir entry and darshan are free, while exhibitions and some other experiences have separate charges. Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.

• General entry: First entry is at 10:00 am and last entry at 7:30 pm, Tuesday through Sunday.
• Mandir darshan: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. Arti is at 10:00 am and 6:30 pm.
• Exhibitions: The ticket window is open from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. Tickets cost ₹60 for adults aged 11 and above and ₹40 for children aged 3–11; children below age 3 enter free. One ticket includes all five exhibitions.
• Abhishek Mandapam: Darshan and puja are available from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm, with a donation of ₹50 per person.
• Nilkanth Vatika: Darshan is available from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
• Sat-Chit-Anand Water Show: It takes place after sunset at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost ₹100 for adults aged 11 and above and ₹70 for children aged 3–11; children below age 3 enter free.

Opening days, hours and prices can change. If you are planning around a particular activity, check its hours before setting out.

Everyone entering the complex passes through metal detectors and is frisked by security personnel; security personnel also search vehicles. Allow for these checks when planning your arrival.

Dress must cover the shoulders, chest, navel and upper arms, while lower wear must extend below the knees. If your clothing does not meet the dress code, a free sarong is available against a refundable ₹300 deposit. Return it at the exit.

Smoking and alcohol consumption are prohibited in the parking area and campus. Carrying alcohol or banned substances in vehicles within those areas is also prohibited.

Akshardham is located in Gandhinagar, the same city as Hotel Kalash. The complex address is Sector 20, 'J' Road, Gandhinagar 382020, Gujarat, India; if you are staying at Hotel Kalash, use this address to plan your trip.

The temple's location in Sector 20 makes it one stop on a wider Gandhinagar visit.

For a broader city plan, the one-day Gandhinagar itinerary brings the city into a single-day plan.

There is no recommended visit duration for the complex, and the activities have different operating hours. Start with the parts you most want to include, then check their schedules so you can plan around the exhibition ticket window and the after-sunset water show.

Restrooms are available throughout the campus, and the Premvati Food Court serves vegetarian food and snacks. Free wheelchairs are available at the entrance after security clearance for physically challenged, elderly and needy visitors.

Parking is paid, for visitors only, and first-come, first-served; it is open from 9:30 am until gate closing, with vehicles parked at the owner's risk. A free cloak room is also open from 9:30 am until gate closing. Electronic items deposited there must be switched off, and deposits are at the owner's risk.

Follow the complex's rules and any directions from staff while on the grounds. A special photo memory is available at a vantage point on campus; check the current details if you are interested in it.

Keep the dress code and security checks in mind as you prepare, and follow the restrictions on smoking, alcohol and prohibited substances throughout the campus and parking area.

Is entry to Akshardham Gandhinagar free?

Entry to the mandir complex and mandir darshan is free, with no prior appointment required. Exhibitions and the water show have separate ticket prices.

Is Akshardham Gandhinagar closed on any day?

The weekly schedule is Tuesday through Sunday, with the complex closed every Monday. Check the official site before you go for current operating details.

Can you get a wheelchair at the complex?

Free wheelchairs are available at the entrance after security clearance for physically challenged, elderly and needy visitors.

What else can you see in Gandhinagar?

For another city-focused plan, the Gandhinagar city centre guide covers the central area.