Ahmedabad Trip Overview
Ahmedabad is an important commercial hub of the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the sixth largest Indian city with about 6.5 million people calling the city their home. The city goes back to the 11th century. A walk through its old quarter will get you close to the architecture, local art, religious buildings and the city’s specific culture and traditions. Ahmedabad has some of the finest Indo-Islamic monuments and exquisite Hindu and Jain temples. You will also see the city’s carved wooden houses – unique in their architectural tradition.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Ahmedabad, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Ahmedabad is an important commercial hub of the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the sixth largest Indian city with about 6.5 million people calling the city their home. The city goes back to the 11th century. A walk through its old quarter will get you close to the architecture, local art, religious buildings and the city’s specific culture and traditions. Ahmedabad has some of the finest Indo-Islamic monuments and exquisite Hindu and Jain temples. You will also see the city’s carved wooden houses – unique in their architectural tradition.
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Stop At: Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad District, Gujarat
You will be transferred from your hotel in Ahmedabad to the Swami Narayan Temple in an air-conditioned vehicle and stop by the temple of the Swami Narayan community built in Feb 1822.
The walk takes you through the old quarter of Ahmedabad, comprising of numerous Pols. Pols are self-contained, micro neighborhoods consisting of a street and houses on either side. Walking further, you will see the remains of the Calico Dome. This is a geodesic dome based on the designs of Buckminster Fuller. This dome was a shared outlet and shop for Calico Mills and was built in 1962.
The last stop on this heritage walk will be the Jama Masjid mosque. It is the most splendid mosque of Ahmedabad. It was constructed in the year 1423 A.D by Sultan Ahmed Shah, the founder of Ahmedabad city. Made by using yellow sandstones, the architecture of this mosque is a blend of Hindu and Muslim styling. After your old town walking tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
