Use the Delhi Metro and short auto-rickshaw rides between stops to help keep transport and food near the ₹1,000 budget.
Start at Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) on Mandir Marg, allowing 12:00–12:45 to walk through the peaceful grounds. Then take an auto-rickshaw to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib near Connaught Place for 1:15–2:00; visit the shrine and Sarovar, and, if the community kitchen is serving, take a look in respectfully. At both religious sites, dress modestly and remove your shoes; at the gurudwara, cover your head—scarves are usually available. Keep valuables light and follow the posted rules.
Have a quick vegetarian lunch at Haldiram’s, Connaught Place, from 2:00–2:45; budget roughly ₹200–350 per person. From there, use the Metro toward Central Secretariat and continue by auto-rickshaw to India Gate for a 3:15–4:00 stroll around the monument and lawns. Leave a little slack for traffic and the walk between stops; September afternoons can still feel hot, so carry water.
Head east to Akshardham for around 4:45–6:45. The main temple is free, but exhibitions cost extra, and their entry may close before the complex does—check the day’s timings and ticket cutoff before setting out, especially with this late arrival. Security is strict: phones, cameras, bags, and other restricted items cannot be taken inside, and storage rules apply, so travel light. A Metro ride from Central Secretariat via Mandi House to Akshardham is a budget-friendly option; allow about 35–45 minutes door to door. With Metro fares, lunch, and a short auto ride, ₹1,000 per person should be workable if you skip paid exhibitions and keep extra rides to a minimum.
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