Delhi's heritage tourism gets a boost, CM Rekha Gupta opens four new circuits at Akshardham
New Delhi, Aug 11
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched four new tourism circuits at the Akshardham Temple on Tuesday.
The event, attended by dignitaries and eminent citizens, comes as an important initiative in establishing the national capital's spiritual and cultural heritage as a global tourism hub, while enabling the tourists to experience the city's rich religious and historical heritage as part of a single journey.
The four new circuits launched by Delhi government's Tourism Department connects prominent mandirs and other religious sites in the national capital with historical and cultural landmarks that have so far received relatively less attention on the tourism map.
As part of promotional campaign, a couple of social media influencers and YouTubers will be taken on tours of these routes, following which videos, reels, and photographs will also be shared on social media.
It was in February 2026 that Delhi government had launched four heritage-cultural circuits titled "Dilli Ki Dharohar", "Dilli Ka Dil Aur Virasat", "Dilli Ka Rahasya", and "Dilli Dekho Dil Se".
The state government believes that the popularity of these circuits will boost economic opportunities for local guides, transport operators, restaurants, shopkeepers, and other small businesses, while also encouraging tourists to spend more time in Delhi.
The event, titled the "Spiritual and Heritage Tourism Conclave 2026", was organised by the Delhi government's Tourism Department, which also saw participation of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
During the conclave event, a special "Heritage Walk" was also organised within the Akshardham complex, in which participants learned about the finer details of Delhi's cultural and architectural heritage.
Notably, Akshardham Temple stands as one of the most vivid examples of Delhi's spiritual and architectural heritage.
Recognised by Guinness World Records as the "world's largest comprehensive Hindu mandir, the mandir showcases India's thousands of years of cultural and architectural heritage and its high ideals to visitors from across the world".
Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the BAPS organisation -- which has built Delhi's Akshardham along with more than 1,800 temples and spiritual centres worldwide, offered prayers for everyone's progress, good health, and righteous living.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative, but I hope they don't just focus on the influencers and forget about the common tourists. We need proper signage, clean toilets, and affordable transport options near these sites. Infrastructure matters more than reels and videos.
As someone who visited Delhi last year, I can say that the city's heritage is underrated. Akshardham was the highlight of my trip. This new circuit idea is smart - it will help tourists like me explore more of what Delhi has to offer beyond the usual monuments.
Sadhguru's presence makes this even more meaningful. Delhi truly has a unique blend of spirituality and history. I just hope they keep the ticket prices reasonable for local families too. Tourism should benefit everyone, not just international visitors. 😊
Great to see the government investing in cultural tourism. The "Dilli Ki Dharohar" circuit sounds interesting. I'd love to see more of these initiatives that showcase India's rich heritage to the world. This could be a game changer for the city's economy.
The idea is good, but I wish they would also include less popular Sufi shrines and Qutub Complex in these circuits. Delhi's heritage is not just about mandirs - it's about the city's entire multicultural history. Let's show the world everything Delhi has. Just a thought.
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