Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Ahmedabad
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Stop At: Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Ahmedabad 380027 India
Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram was the centre of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent struggle against the British for the independence of India. His aura still lingers here and one can travel back in time to get a sense of his ideology and remarkable life.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hathee Singh Jain Temple, Hutheesing Wadi Near Delhi Darwaja, Ahmedabad India
This elegant temple created out of white marble was built in 1848 A.D. by a rich merchant Sheth Hutheesing as a dedication to the 15th Jain Tirthankar, Shri Dharmanatha. Located outside the Delhi Gate, the temple is spread over a sprawling courtyard, with a mandapa surmounted by a large ridged dome supported by 12 ornate pillars. The small garbhagriha (main shrine) on the east end reaches up into three stunningly carved spires and is encircled by 52 small shrines dedicated to the various Tirthankars.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque, Near Electricity House, Opp. House of MG.,, Ahmedabad 380001 India
The Sidi Saiyyed mosque built in 1573, is the last of the major mosques to be built in Ahmedabad under the Mughal rule. The carved jaalis in the windows of the western wall of the mosque are known worldwide and have become a symbol of the city of Ahmedabad. The carvings look like fine lace filigree work, but are hewn from solid stone. The craftsmanship of this mosque places it on a level nearly unequaled in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Indian Cultural Complex Sector 20, J Road, Gandhinagar India
A specimen of fine craftsmanship, the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar is one of the largest and most prominent temples in the State. Established in the year 1992, it is a cultural complex with an intricately carved pink sandstone temple dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan and 3 exhibition galleries. The highlight of the temple is the seven feet tall gold plated idol of Lord Swaminarayan, the chief deity shown in a sitting posture with his right hand raised in ‘abhay mudra’. Within the complex of Akshardham, is a beautiful garden known as Sahajanand Van. It encompasses a herbal garden, lake and a waterfall.
Timings: 0930 -1930 hrs. (except Mondays)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad India
Sabarmati Riverfront is a waterfront being developed along the banks of Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad, India. Proposed in the 1960s, the construction began in 2005. Since 2012, the waterfront is gradually opened to public as and when facilities are constructed and various facilities are actively under construction
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kite Museum, Sanskar Kendra Opposite Tagor Hall, Paldi, Ahmedabad 380007 India
Situated in Ahmedabad, Kite Museum is a prime tourist attraction of Gujarat. The museum is a part of Sanskar Kendra, which was formed in 1954 as the cultural centre of Ahmedabad. Like its exhibits, building of the museum is also a head-turner as it was designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier himself in 1954. The concept of the kite museum was initiated by Bhanu Shah when he donated all his kite collection to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. The kite collection gradually grew in range and today all those kites are showcased in the museum accompanied with interesting illustrations and photographs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shaking Minarets, Sarangpur Gate Near Railway line, Ahmedabad 380021 India
Sidi Bashir Mosque is a former mosque in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Only the central gateway and two minarets survive; they are known as the Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Utensils Museum, Vechaar Opp. Vasna Tol Naka, Ahmedabad 380055 India
Mud hut museum displaying a variety of ancient utensils, nutcrackers & other utilitarian tools.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Ahmedabad 380027 India
Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram was the centre of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent struggle against the British for the independence of India. His aura still lingers here and one can travel back in time to get a sense of his ideology and remarkable life.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hathee Singh Jain Temple, Hutheesing Wadi Near Delhi Darwaja, Ahmedabad India
This elegant temple created out of white marble was built in 1848 A.D. by a rich merchant Sheth Hutheesing as a dedication to the 15th Jain Tirthankar, Shri Dharmanatha. Located outside the Delhi Gate, the temple is spread over a sprawling courtyard, with a mandapa surmounted by a large ridged dome supported by 12 ornate pillars. The small garbhagriha (main shrine) on the east end reaches up into three stunningly carved spires and is encircled by 52 small shrines dedicated to the various Tirthankars.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque, Near Electricity House, Opp. House of MG.,, Ahmedabad 380001 India
The Sidi Saiyyed mosque built in 1573, is the last of the major mosques to be built in Ahmedabad under the Mughal rule. The carved jaalis in the windows of the western wall of the mosque are known worldwide and have become a symbol of the city of Ahmedabad. The carvings look like fine lace filigree work, but are hewn from solid stone. The craftsmanship of this mosque places it on a level nearly unequaled in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Indian Cultural Complex Sector 20, J Road, Gandhinagar India
A specimen of fine craftsmanship, the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar is one of the largest and most prominent temples in the State. Established in the year 1992, it is a cultural complex with an intricately carved pink sandstone temple dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan and 3 exhibition galleries. The highlight of the temple is the seven feet tall gold plated idol of Lord Swaminarayan, the chief deity shown in a sitting posture with his right hand raised in ‘abhay mudra’. Within the complex of Akshardham, is a beautiful garden known as Sahajanand Van. It encompasses a herbal garden, lake and a waterfall.
Timings: 0930 -1930 hrs. (except Mondays)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad India
Sabarmati Riverfront is a waterfront being developed along the banks of Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad, India. Proposed in the 1960s, the construction began in 2005. Since 2012, the waterfront is gradually opened to public as and when facilities are constructed and various facilities are actively under construction
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kite Museum, Sanskar Kendra Opposite Tagor Hall, Paldi, Ahmedabad 380007 India
Situated in Ahmedabad, Kite Museum is a prime tourist attraction of Gujarat. The museum is a part of Sanskar Kendra, which was formed in 1954 as the cultural centre of Ahmedabad. Like its exhibits, building of the museum is also a head-turner as it was designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier himself in 1954. The concept of the kite museum was initiated by Bhanu Shah when he donated all his kite collection to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. The kite collection gradually grew in range and today all those kites are showcased in the museum accompanied with interesting illustrations and photographs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shaking Minarets, Sarangpur Gate Near Railway line, Ahmedabad 380021 India
Sidi Bashir Mosque is a former mosque in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Only the central gateway and two minarets survive; they are known as the Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Utensils Museum, Vechaar Opp. Vasna Tol Naka, Ahmedabad 380055 India
Mud hut museum displaying a variety of ancient utensils, nutcrackers & other utilitarian tools.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ahmedabad
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Transport by private air-conditioned car
- Entry/Admission - Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home
- Entry/Admission - Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Swaminarayan Akshardham
- Entry/Admission - Kite Museum
- Entry/Admission - Shaking Minarets
- Entry/Admission - Utensils Museum
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
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