Delhi in Gandhi's Footsteps — Self-Launched Half-Day
1 days · Delhi
G Adventures charges £75
No-markup version: ~£20 per person
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A self-launched half-day version of G Adventures' "In Gandhi's Footsteps" day tour: Gandhi Smriti (the house where he lived and was assassinated), Raj Ghat's eternal flame, the vast Akshardham temple complex, and a satvik vegetarian lunch — all done independently using Delhi's cheap and quick Metro rather than a private vehicle. Total spend is roughly £18–£22 per person, including an auto-rickshaw or two and a paid audio guide if you want the commentary the group guide provides. The original is a 4-hour shared minibus tour; this version takes a similar amount of time but gives you flexibility and keener prices. Note: Akhardham is closed on Mondays — check before you go, and dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered, shoes removed; electronics go into a locker).
Day-by-day
Gandhi Smriti, Raj Ghat and Akshardham by Metro
Delhi (Karol Bagh / central Delhi)
Start at 8:30am at Karol Bagh Metro Station, exactly as the original tour does — grab a filter coffee at the Cafe Coffee Day there if you like. Take the Blue Line towards Dwarka/Noida (whichever direction you need toward Rajiv Chowk), change at Rajiv Chowk to the Yellow Line towards Huda City Centre, and get off at INA or AIIMS, then take a 10-minute auto-rickshaw to Gandhi Smriti (5 Tees January Marg). Entry is free; donations welcome. Spend 45–60 minutes in the museum, viewing the prayer ground, his room, and the Martyrs' Column where he was assassinated. An audio guide or a copy of the museum leaflet fills in the storytelling a group guide would give you. Walk or take a short 5-minute auto to Raj Ghat (free entry, shoes off, no photography on the platform) and sit with the eternal flame for 20–30 minutes — this is the quietest, most moving stop of the day. From Raj Ghat, walk 15 minutes to Delhi Gate Metro (Violet Line), ride four stops to Akshardham. The temple complex is free to enter but security is strict: phones, cameras and bags go into the free cloakroom, so budget time for the queue. Spend 1.5–2 hours at Swaminarayan Akshardham — the mandir itself, the gardens, and the stepwell-style courtyard. The exhibitions and the boat ride cost extra (£1–£3 each) if you want them. Have lunch at the temple's own canteen (Premvati / the food court), which serves the satvik vegetarian thali the original tour includes — expect £2–£4 for a full plate. Finish with the Metro back to Karol Bagh, arriving roughly 13:00–13:30.
🚌Metro (Blue → Yellow Line to Gandhi Smriti area, Violet Line to Akshardham): ~£1 total using a DMRC tourist card or single tokens. 2–3 short auto-rickshaw hops at £0.50–£1 each. Airport Express/airport Metro if arriving same day: ~£4.
🛏No overnight needed — day tour. If you need a bed: Karol Bagh hostels/guesthouses from £8–15 (dorms) or £20–30 (private rooms), e.g. properties around Ajmal Khan Road.
- →Gandhi Smriti museum and Martyrs' Column (free)
- →Raj Ghat memorial and eternal flame (free)
- →Swaminarayan Akshardham temple complex (free entry)
- →Satvik vegetarian lunch at the Akshardham food court
Self-launched vs. G Adventures
| This itinerary (self-launched) | G Adventures | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£20 | £75 |
| Duration | 1 days | 1 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £55 per person (73%) | |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Delhi in Gandhi's Footsteps — Self-Launched Half-Day cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £20 per person for 1 days in Delhi. This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with G Adventures?+
Yes — G Adventures charges around £75 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £20 — a saving of roughly £55 (73%) per person.
How long is the Delhi trip?+
This itinerary runs 1 days, covering 1 day-by-day stops through Delhi.
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a culture, budget, city-breaks trip through Delhi, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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