The city was founded in the 15th century by Sultan Ahmed Shah on the Sabarmati river, and served as capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat. The historic center of Ahmedabad is presently a thriving business district. Ahmedabad is mainly divided in two parts, the old city, and new city. The old city has developed rather haphazardly, and most of the roads are narrow and crowded during business hours. The new city has well-structured, wide roads. A wide variety of shops and businesses exist in the city. In addition to its role as a commercial center, Ahmedabad is also an important industrial center, with chemical and textile industries. Ahmedabad is often described as the Manchester of the East, because of its once-booming textile industry.
Morning pick up from hotel/airport & enjoy guided city tour including:
Jama Masjid
One of the prevalent and oldest mosques of Ahmedabad. In 1423, it was built by Ahmed Shah just close to Mahatma Gandhi Road, facing to the east of the Teen Darwaza. It has a roof, supporting by 260 columns. This mosque is located on the rescued land after the demolition of Hindu and Jain temples.
Timings: 9:00 - 18:00 hrs. Closed on Sundays.
Shaking Minarets
These famous structures were built by Sidi Basher. The amazing features of these and the other minarets is that one minaret is shaken, the other one vibrates too.
Note: Open on all days.
Siddi Saiyed Mosque
This mosque near Lal Darwaaza has earned worldwide fame for its magnificent stone Tracey. The tracey is acclaimed for its splendid Jaali screen, framed in ten semi circular windows. This is a unique site where the lathic work & exquisite carvings in stone has been a source of inspirations to all those who love art. The manifold designs of banyan tree carvings over window have been adopted by the Ahmedabad Philatelic Bureau as the Constellation mark which is a superb and peerless example of delicate carving that transforms tones into filigree. It is a fine example of Indo – Saracenic architecture and its models in miniature are best known souvenirs of the city.
Note: Open on all days.
Adalaj Step Wells
These wells are amongst the best of ancient Indian architecture. These step wells are exquisitely carved, and run several stories deep. One of the striking features of this ancient architectural marvel was that, in the summers, it kept the place cool and stored water at the same time.
Note: Open on all days.
Bhadra Fort
The foundation of this old fort was laid in 1411 AD which once housed the royal palaces and the beautiful gardens.
Note: Open on all days.
Calico Textile Museum
This museum which is today regarded as one of the finest textile museums in the world, started as a Calico Textile Mill. It consists of two different sections. The museum which was inaugurated by Pandit Nehru in 1948 is now run by the Sarabhai Foundation.
Timings: 10:30 - 12:30 hrs & 16:45 - 18:45 hrs. Closed on Wednesday & Govt. Holidays.
Gandhi Ashram
The Gandhi Ashram or Sabarmati Ashram is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati River and is a must see for anyone who wishes to understand and get to know Mahatma Gandhi better. The ashram has the cottage from where Gandhi fought for Indian Independence and a small but sensitively put together museum displaying his few possessions and many other facts about Gandhi. There is a Sound & Light show here which portrays the role of the “Father of the Nation” in the Independence Struggle.
Note: Sound & Light Show at 7 pm on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.
Open on all days.
Evening dropping back to hotel/airport or your desired destination.
Subject to minimum Two person travelling together: US $ 78 per person
Subject to Single person travelling alone: US $ 140
Included Features: -
Airport / Railway station transfers with assistance.
All sightseeing’s & drives by exclusive air conditioned private car.
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide for sightseeing.
01 time monument entrance fee.
All Taxes & Parkings.
Unlimited mineral water.
Our personal care & attention.
Excluded Features: -
Meals not included.
Camera fees at monuments.
Tipping for guide & driver.
Items of personal nature like phone calls, table drinks etc.
Anything not mention in included features list.
Average temperature (Celsius):
Summer
March-Jun & Oct: 25°c - 44°c
Monsoon
July-Sep: 21°c - 33°c
Winter
Nov-Feb: 8°c - 28°c
Area: 8,707 kms.
Population: 5 million
Languages: Gujarati, Hindi and English
Unique Buys
For an edible souvenir, pick up bhakharwadi, a Gujarati dry snack. To purchase something more lasting, look for Ghaghra choli, the colorful, traditional Gujarati attire.
Festivals
Uttarayan (Kite Flying Festival) is on January 14th and 15th, Diwali (October-November) and Holi (March) are the major festivals.
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