Ahmedabad Trip Overview
Situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati, Ahmedabad is the largest city of the West Indian state of Gujarat. On this day-tour, visit two of the best temples, two mosques that are major architectural marvels and a museum. Also visit the Sabarmati Ashram, the home of Mahatma Gandhi who is also known as the Father of the Nation.
Highlights:
• Pink sandstone Hindu temple of Akshardham in Gandhinagar
• Shaking Minarets of Sidi Bashir Mosque
• Stone latticework of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
• Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram
• Walk on the Sabarmati Promenade
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Ahmedabad, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati, Ahmedabad is the largest city of the West Indian state of Gujarat. On this day-tour, visit two of the best temples, two mosques that are major architectural marvels and a museum. Also visit the Sabarmati Ashram, the home of Mahatma Gandhi who is also known as the Father of the Nation.
Highlights:
• Pink sandstone Hindu temple of Akshardham in Gandhinagar
• Shaking Minarets of Sidi Bashir Mosque
• Stone latticework of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
• Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram
• Walk on the Sabarmati Promenade
Itinerary
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Stop At: Akshardham Temple, J Road, Sector 20, Gandhinagar 3820202 India
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, about half an hour’s drive from Ahmedabad. Constructed in 1992, this temple built of pink sandstone is a visual delight with its intricately carved designs and landscaped gardens.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Bhadra Rd Opposite Electricity House, Gheekanta, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad 380001 India
Drive back to Ahmedabad and visit the 15th century Sidi Bashir Mosque, famous for its Shaking Minarets whose mystery has still not been unravelled. When one minaret is shaken, the other begins to vibrate.
Next visit the beautiful 16th century Sidi Saiyyed Mosque and take a look at its delicate stone latticed windows.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Utensils Museum, Vechaar Opp. Vasna Tol Naka, Ahmedabad 380055 India
From there you have the option of either visiting the Utensil Museum or taking a look at the lovely kites at the Kite Museum. The Utensil Museum has a large collection of utensils some of which are over a thousand years old.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi’s Home, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Ahmedabad 380027 India
Your next stop will be the Sabarmati Ashram, from where Mahatma Gandhi started his non-violence movement and eventually led India to freedom.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hathee Singh Jain Temple, Hutheesing Wadi Near Delhi Darwaja, Ahmedabad India
Then drive over to the Hatheesing Jain Temple that was built in 1848 at a time when Gujarat was reeling under a famine. The construction of the temple provided livelihood for hundreds of skilled artisans.
Take a walk on the landscaped Sabarmati Promenade before you stop for lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
