Why people go
A white lotus-shaped prayer hall open to people of all faiths for silent prayer and meditation. It is one of the most visited buildings in the world.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Delhi (DEL), about 17 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station (NZM), about 4 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Delhi guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Closed on Mondays.
- Silence is kept inside the hall.
- Kalkaji Mandir metro is a short walk away.
Visiting from abroad?
Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
Part of
Other shrines nearby
- Kalkaji Mandir, Kalkaji, New Delhi (about 0 km)
- Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, Nizamuddin West, New Delhi (about 5 km)
- Swaminarayan Akshardham, Delhi, Delhi, by the Yamuna (about 7 km)
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Connaught Place, New Delhi (about 9 km)
- Chhatarpur Temple, Chhatarpur, South Delhi (about 10 km)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lotus Temple?
Lotus Temple is in Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi.
How do I reach Lotus Temple?
The nearest airport on our list is Delhi (DEL), about 17 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station, about 4 km away.
What is the best time to visit Lotus Temple?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are All year; quietest on weekday mornings.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Lotus Temple?
Everyone is welcome.
How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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