Lotus Temple
36 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/delhi, r/travel, r/NewDelhi·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 33 threads.
What people say, in short
Many people recommend the Lotus Temple for its peaceful interior and distinctive architecture; one suggests learning about the Bahá'í faith while you're there, and another says it looks gorgeous lit up in the evening. It is a quick visit, and one commenter notes the ISKCON temple is a short walk away. The common complaint is crowds and long entry lines: some visitors admired it from outside and moved on, one found it boring and another a waste of time, and one suggests a weekday morning for a quieter visit.
Address
Bahá’í Lotus Temple, Lotus Temple Rd Bahapur, Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi 110019, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Architecture
- Crowds
- Crowded
The evidence
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Suggests going to Lotus Temple early in the morning
Lists it among places to visit in Delhi.
Stopped in Delhi and counts the Lotus Temple among the sights they genuinely enjoyed.
Stunning, peaceful non-denominational temple that looks gorgeous lit up in the evenings.
Suggested as a better alternative to show visiting guests in Delhi.
Lists the Lotus Temple among places to visit.
Visited it and did not like it at all.
Suggests visiting it and Qutub Minar on the Delhi-Agra route day since they are in South Delhi.
Lists it among cheap places to visit on a tight budget.
Recommends visiting the Lotus Temple and learning about the Baha'i faith.
Lists it as an interesting place to visit.
Says the Lotus Temple pairs well with Qutab Minar on a Delhi visit.
Offered as one of the options to choose for the final day.
Listed among places to visit in Delhi.
Suggests Lotus Temple as a place to visit
Lists it among touristy sights you can go see.
Suggests visiting Lotus Temple or Akshardham.
Lists Lotus Temple among places to visit.
Visited recently; carry minimal items and finish eating before entering since food isn't allowed.
Advises visitors to keep quiet inside the temple.
Feels the long entry wait is not worth it and recommends viewing the exterior, photographing it and leaving.
Went near closing time in summer, found fewer crowds but missed the prayer by minutes.
Warns it gets very cold inside due to the marble; go well packed.
Went to visit but it was so crowded they left and just viewed it from outside instead.
Recommends it.
Lists it among recommended places to visit.
Mentions a small museum inside the temple and suggests visiting it if open.
Says it's always crowded, implying tourists should skip it.
Calls it the most boring place.
Personally recommends it to anyone who appreciates peace and architecture.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.