Meet your expert guide at Akshardham Metro station Gate No. 1, and then walk together towards the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. The magnificent monument officially opened in 2005, and is situated on the banks of the Yamuna river in the eastern face of the city. Explore the alluring beauty of this majestic monument as your guide unfolds the legends and stories connected with the temple. Admire the temple's complex style of architecture which consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 domes and more than 20,000 statues of various Hindu sages, saints, and acharyas (teachers). As you stroll through the temple's intricately carved corridors, you will experience faith at its best. After that, stop for a small snack. Relish the exotic flavors of Indian masala tea and mouth-watering samosas. Finally, it’s time to witness the spectacular musical fountain show which depicts the cycle of birth, life, and death as mentioned in Indian mythology. The 15-minute fountain show is called, “Cycle of Life” and takes place as the sunsets. After the show, walk back to Akshardham Metro station where your tour concludes.