Delhi govt. launches 4 tourism circuits at the Spiritual & Heritage Tourism Conclave 2026
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The objective, as stated by the state govt, is to encourage tourists to experience the capital's diverse heritage up close. In these four circuits developed by Delhi Tourism, major spiritual, religious, and heritage sites located in different parts of the capital have been linked to create a cohesive travel experience.
Organised under the theme 'Delhi: The Capital of Spirituality, Heritage, and Experiences,' the conclave held at Akshardham Temple, aimed to showcase Delhi's spiritual, cultural, and historical heritage to the world as an integrated tourism experience and to transform the capital from a 'transit city' into a 'destination city.'
On the occasion, Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta also launched four spiritual and heritage tourism circuits for Delhi. Through these circuits namely “Soul of Delhi”, “Heritage of Delhi”, “Delhi’s Sacred Harmony” and “Echoes of Delhi”, curated and immersive tourism experiences have been created for visitors by interlinking various religious, spiritual, cultural, and historical sites across the city.
The conclave was also attended by spiritual guru Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Managing Director and CEO of Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), Suneel Anchipaka (IAS), among other officials.
The objective of these circuits, as stated by the state govt, is to encourage tourists to experience the capital's diverse heritage up close. In these four circuits developed by Delhi Tourism, major spiritual, religious, and heritage sites located in different parts of the capital have been linked to create a cohesive travel experience. These include prominent sites such as Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Agrasen ki Baoli, the Lotus Temple, and the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple.
Meanwhile, other circuits feature locations like the Ancient Hanuman Temple, Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, the Dr. Ambedkar Memorial, Purana Qila, and the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah.
Similarly, sites such as Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, the Buddhist Temple, the Church of Redemption, Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Chhatarpur Temple, and Linga Bhairavi Sannidhanam have also been included in these tourism experiences. Through these circuits, visitors will experience Delhi's diverse faiths, vibrant traditions, architecture, history, and spiritual heritage all at once.
The Chief Minister also stated that the objective of these circuits is not merely to connect various tourist spots, but to develop Delhi into a complete tourism experience. Tourists should not merely visit the monuments and leave; instead, they should be able to experience Delhi's spirituality, history, architecture, culture, cuisine, folk traditions, and diverse faiths, she said.
She stated that the government aims to ensure that tourists visiting Delhi do not stay for just a few hours or a single day; rather, they should extend their visits—staying overnight—to explore various parts of the capital. This will generate new employment opportunities and economic activities for those associated with the tourism sector, including hotels, restaurants, tour operators, local guides, artists, artisans, and small entrepreneurs.
