Places to visit in East
2 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
District headquarters 1
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East district office Not yet verified
Office of the District Magistrate. The Delhi Revenue Department lists the officer and telephone but not the office address (Revenue Department, read 3 Nov 2026).
Temples, mosques and gurudwaras 1
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Swaminarayan Akshardham Official source
Swaminarayan temple complex on the east bank of the Yamuna (Incredible India).
In depth: Swaminarayan Akshardham
East district (Gandhi Nagar, Vishwas Nagar, Patparganj; Wikipedia), across the Yamuna, includes Swaminarayan Akshardham. District placement is an estimate.
At a glance
- Type
- Temples, mosques and gurudwaras Official source
- Source
- Incredible India Official source
History and significance
- District formed
- Boundaries redrawn in the reorganisation effective 1 January 2026 (The Week; The Federal) Two sources
Visiting
- Timings, fees
- Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Local festivals
- Dates to confirm. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Monuments run by the Archaeological Survey of India charge entry and may close one day a week; check before going (estimate).
- Air quality is often poor from late October to January; check the AQI (estimate).
How to reach Swaminarayan Akshardham
- By air
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (estimate).
- By rail
- New Delhi, Old Delhi (Delhi Junction), Hazrat Nizamuddin and Anand Vihar stations (estimate).
- Local
- Delhi Metro covers all districts (estimate).
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 07:14 | 17:44 | Cold; fog can delay flights and trains |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 07:00 | 18:10 | Good: cool, dry |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:32 | 18:29 | Good; warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:57 | 18:46 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:30 | 19:03 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:22 | 19:19 | Very hot; monsoon arrives late in the month |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:32 | 19:21 | Monsoon: humid, showers |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:50 | 19:02 | Monsoon |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 06:05 | 18:28 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:21 | 17:52 | Good; air quality can start to worsen |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:43 | 17:28 | Pleasant days; poor air quality is common |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 07:06 | 17:26 | Cold; fog and poor air quality |
Suggested plans
- One or two days
- Swaminarayan Akshardham.
How to reach East
- By train
- See "Getting there".
- By air
- Indira Gandhi International (DEL) (estimate).
- By road
- See "Getting there".
- Headquarters
- To confirm
- Coast
- Inland
Best time to visit East
- Best time
- October-November and February-March (estimate).
- Climate
- Semi-arid: very hot summers, July-September monsoon, cold foggy winters (estimate).
Dates to plan around in Delhi
- Republic Day Parade — Kartavya Path, New Delhi: 26 January
- Independence Day at the Red Fort — Old Delhi: 15 August
- Amrit Udyan public opening — Rashtrapati Bhavan: Seasonal; dates announced yearly (estimate)
Where to stay in East
No stays have been verified for East yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about East
What is East known for?
Delhi district.
What is the one place not to miss in East?
Swaminarayan Akshardham. Swaminarayan temple complex on the east bank of the Yamuna (Incredible India).
Which is the nearest railway station to East?
See "Getting there".
Which is the nearest airport to East?
Indira Gandhi International (DEL) (estimate).
When is the best time to visit East?
October-November and February-March (estimate).
How many places are there to visit in East?
Our guide lists 2 places in East district, Delhi, across district headquarters, temples, mosques and gurudwaras.