Lotus TemplevsLodhi Garden
Both Bahai Lotus Temple and Lodi Gardens are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Lodi Gardens is preferred by most writers compared to Bahai Lotus Temple. Lodi Gardens is ranked #5 in New Delhi with recommendations from 6 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Lotus Temple
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Bahapur, Kalkaji (9 km/5 mi southeast of Connaught Pl., New Delhi, India
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Fodor's "The lotus flower is a symbol of purity and spirituality throughout India, and Delhi's Baha'i Temple celebrates this in a unique architectural way." Full review
Afar Magazine "Delhi is brimming with temples, but the unique architecture of the Baha'i House of Worship blossoms above the rest." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A blooming house of worship for the masses. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Completed in 1986 and resembling a giant lotus bud, Bahai Temple stands in a superbly maintained garden and symbolises the unity and peace so cherished by followers of the Bahai faith." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The temple design fascinates whether you're photographing the lotus structure from the outside or experiencing the concrete, ribbed-dome interiors."
New Delhi Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Lodhi Garden Fodor's
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Lodi Road, New Delhi, India
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Fodor's "Lodhi and Sayyid dynasties built no city, only a few mosques and some mausoleums and tombs, the latter of which stand in what is now a delightful urban park." Full review
Concierge "A much-needed refuge from the din of the city, the Lodi Gardens are a popular spot with local middle-class residents."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This peaceful park is Delhi’s favourite escape, popular with everyone from power-walking politicians to amorous teens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Take a walk all the way to the lake, inspect the park's collection of bonsai trees, or simply take a picnic in the shade of a palm tree." Full review
Afar Magazine "New Delhi is a bit of a concrete jungle, and the chance to start each morning in the green space that is Lodhi Garden was a welcome way to find balance amid the hustle and bustle." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This is one of the most popular picnic spots in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The staffers at this spa spoil you not just with treatments, but also with choices." Full review
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Afar Magazine "This 90-acre park is scattered with the domed tombs of the Lodi Dynasty." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Escape the noise of the city in this romantic English-style garden and visit some fine examples of Indo-Islamic funerary art." Full review
Afar Magazine "Nearly 90 acres of lawn, tombs, walking paths and ruins are fit for a morning stroll, a place to practice yoga, an afternoon picnic or a quiet photographic walking tour." Full review
