1-Day Local Tour from New York: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Grounds For Sculpture

Product Code: 714444

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Highlights

    • let people around the world feel the emotional nourishment brought by the powerful and beneficial connection between art and nature
Tour Code
714444
Duration
1 day
Departure City
New York
End City
New York
Tour Type
Local Activity
Language
Chinese, English
Available options

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Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Today we will go to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in New Jersey, which is the second largest in the world and the largest in the United States. The marble materials of the building were first carved by hundreds of craftsmen in India, then shipped to the United States and installed and constructed by more than 10,000 volunteers. The magnificent architecture, exquisite and gorgeous carvings, and the quiet and mysterious atmosphere are very exotic. Afterwards, go to the Grounds For Sculpture, which has a large number of modernist sculptures and carefully manicured landscapes. The founder Seward Johnson said that he hopes that the sculpture park can "let people around the world feel the emotional nourishment brought by the powerful and beneficial connection between art and nature." You can also find the commonality between nature and art here. Finally, return to New York.
New York → BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (2 hours) → Grounds For Sculpture (optional, 2.5 hours) → New York
【BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Robbinsville】

The Mandir, built in the Nagaradi style, stands 42 feet tall, 133 feet long and 87 feet wide and is made entirely of Italian Carrara marble (68000 cubic feet); only the third Mandir of its kind. The beautiful carvings seen around the Mandir are not only aesthetically appealing, but are also meaningful in many ways. For example, 98 pillars depict the lives of the great paramhansas (spiritual aspirants) and devotees of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Their inspiring stories, as well as Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s key messages are incorporated throughout the Mandir.
【Grounds For Sculpture】
The Garden For Sculpture (GFS) is a 42-acre facility located in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. It is located on the former site of the Trenton Raceway. Founded in 1992 by John Seward Johnson II, the facility is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of contemporary sculpture by organizing exhibitions, publishing catalogs, and offering a variety of educational programs and special community events. Works by more than 700 artists have been exhibited here, and the museum houses sculptures by 150 artists. The Garden For Sculpture (GFS) is a museum, sculpture garden, and botanical garden where art and nature blend seamlessly to create a place where you can experience art.

Visiting Attractions

  • Grounds For Sculpture Grounds For Sculpture

Admission Fees

Activity Price Additional Information
Grounds For Sculpture Adult: $25.00;
Seniors(65+): $18.00;
Child(6-17): $12.00;
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Drop-off info】
Returning location is departure location(Except pickup only location);
Returning time depends on actual itinerary, weather and traffic of the day. Pleases ask the guide on the last day of the tour.

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
07:00AM Brooklyn 8th Ave, Brooklyn (TD Bank)
6102 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
08:00AM Manhattan Chinatown, Manhattan
75 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
08:20AM Jersey City Jersey City (Exit of Newport Plaza Parking to 18th st, by ACME Markets)
Jersey City (Exit of Newport Plaza Parking to 18th st, by ACME Markets);125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310
07:00AM Flushing Flushing, NY (Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant)
133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
07:30AM New York Times Square, NY
Times Square, NY;229 W 43rd St, New York, NY

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat SUV; Minivan; motorcoach)
    • Professional bilingual driver and/or guide

Package Excludes

    • Food and beverage
    • Service fee ( minimum US$12/person/day, any child and Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well)
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide

Special Notes

    • Minimum of 4 passengers is required for this tour to operate.
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible. 
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The local operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
    • Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. The local operator does not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms and Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the local operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a dela.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law.
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

Children are priced the same as adults, and children must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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