Ahmedabad Trip Overview
Visit the iconic Akshardham Temple situated in Gandhinagar, a short drive from the city of Ahmedabad. Next visit some of the major sites of Ahmedabad – the Shaking Minarets of the Sidi Bashir Mosque, the 16th century Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, the Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati and the Hutheesing Jain Temple. There is also a choice between two museums – the Veechar Utensil Museum or the Kite Museum. End the tour with a walk on the banks of the River Sabarmati.
Highlights:
• Pink-sandstone Hindu temple of Akshardham in Gandhinagar
• Shaking Minarets of Sidi Bashir Mosque
• Latticed windows of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
• Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram
• Hutheesing Jain Temple
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Ahmedabad, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Visit the iconic Akshardham Temple situated in Gandhinagar, a short drive from the city of Ahmedabad. Next visit some of the major sites of Ahmedabad – the Shaking Minarets of the Sidi Bashir Mosque, the 16th century Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, the Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati and the Hutheesing Jain Temple. There is also a choice between two museums – the Veechar Utensil Museum or the Kite Museum. End the tour with a walk on the banks of the River Sabarmati.
Highlights:
• Pink-sandstone Hindu temple of Akshardham in Gandhinagar
• Shaking Minarets of Sidi Bashir Mosque
• Latticed windows of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
• Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram
• Hutheesing Jain Temple
Itinerary
Day 1: Ahmedabad Arrivals
Pass By: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Hansol, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380003, India
You will be met on your arrival at Ahmedabad airport and transferred to Hotel Fortune Park. Normal check-in time at the hotel is 2:00 p.m. Early check-in is subject to room availability. Spend the rest of the day at leisure
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Fortune Park
Day 2: Morning Half Day Ahmedabad Tour & Departure
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Indian Cultural Complex Sector 20, J Road, Gandhinagar India
Check out from your hotel after an early breakfast and drive to the city of Gandhinagar, 16 miles from Ahmedabad. Visit the beautiful Akshardham Temple that was built in 1992. Built on Vedic architectural principles, no steel or iron was used in the construction of this temple. Made of pink sandstone, the walls of the temple are beautifully carved. There are over 250 sculptures of Gods and Saints within the temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sidi Bashir Masjid_ The Shaking Minarets, Kalupur Road Sarangpur, Laxmi Bazar, Khadia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380002, India
Visit the remains of the 15th century Sidi Bashir Mosque. Only the central gateway and two minarets of the mosque survive. The Shaking Minarets are an architectural wonder. When one minaret is gently shaken, the other starts to vibrate.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Bhadra Rd Opposite Electricity House, Gheekanta, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad 380001 India
Next visit the 16th century mosque of Sidi Saiyyed that is famous for its delicate lattice-work windows. The mosque is a symbol of the time when Gujarat prospered under Muslim rulers. Built in the Indo-Islamic style of architecture, the minarets and arched windows make it a photographer’s delight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Utensils Museum, Vechaar Opp. Vasna Tol Naka, Ahmedabad 380055 India
The museum is known for its collection of utensils over the ages. It is the only museum of its kind in the world. The extensive collection features utensils from over a thousand years ago. The display shows the evolution of utensils with our changing needs and environment. The range varies from leaves and jugs made from gourds to utensils in brass, copper, bronze, zinc and German silver.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kite Museum, Sanskar Kendra Opposite Tagor Hall, Paldi, Ahmedabad 380007 India
Gujarat is known for its kite festival and the art of making kites. The Kite Museum is situated inside the iconic Sankar Kendra building that was designed by the French architect, Le Corbusier. On display are over 125 rare and uniquely designed kites that showcase the history of kite making in Gujarat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi’s Home, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Ahmedabad 380027 India
Sabarmati Ashram was Mahatma Gandhi’s retreat and the center of India’s freedom movement. The ashram was home to Gandhi from 1917 to 1930. It is here that he carried out his experiments in farming, animal husbandry and Khadi (a hand-woven textile made popular by Gandhi). You can see the cottage where Gandhi lived. The ashram also has a museum with a paintings gallery
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hutheesing Jain Temple, Shahibaug Rd, Bardolpura, Madhupura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380004, India
The Hutheesing Jain temple was built in 1848 when Gujarat was reeling under a severe famine. The construction of the temple provided a source of livelihood for hundreds of skilled artisans. The temple has two stories with an exquisitely designed dome shaped top.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sabarmati River Front Event Centre, Sabarmati Riverfront Walkway W, Kocharab, Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380007, India
Also take a walk on the beautifully landscaped Promenade on the banks of the River Sabarmati.
At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at the airport for your onward flight. Onward flights departing from Ahmedabad must be after 7:00 p.m.
Kindly Note : Hotel check out time 1200 Hours
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
