Private Tour: 5 hour day tour of Historical Ahmedabad
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Calico Museum of Textiles, The Retreat, Airport Rd, Opp. Rani Sati Mandir, Jain Colony, Shahibag, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380004, India
Meet your guide in morning in your hotel who will give you a brief orientation of the tour and then will take you for the sightseeing tour of the city. The tour starts with the visit of unique textile museum called Calico Museum of Textile. The museum is one of the foremost textile museums and a celebrated institute in Indian textiles around the world. Its remarkable collection of fabrics spanning varied and remote regions of India exemplifies handicraft textiles across five centuries. Over the years the collection has grown into an outstanding repository of fabrics based on colors, pattern, weave and embellishment.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Bhadra Rd, Opposite Electricity House, Gheekanta, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
Continue to next site which is the most famous cultural symbol of Ahmedabad, the Siddi Saiyed Mosque. The carved jaalis in the windows of the western wall of the mosque are known worldwide. 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: Hathee Singh Jain Temple, Hutheesing Wadi Near Delhi Darwaja, Ahmedabad India
Next drive to the oldest Jain temple famous for its carving, the Hutseeinh Jan Temple. The elegant white marble temple was constructed in 1848 A.D. and is dedicated to the 15th Jain Tirthankar (spiritual leader) Shri Dharmanatha. The temple is spread over a sprawling courtyard with a mandapa supported by 12 ornate pillars.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Ahmedabad 380027 India
Visit Gandhi Ashram, the house where Mahatma Gandhi had lived for almost 13 years. The ashram has a small museum which has excellent pictorial and written documentation, a library of Gandhian literature and paintings, and an immense archive of letters written by Gandhiji.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sarkhej Roja, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad India
Before heading back, visit Sarkehj Roza complex, the acropolis of Ahmedabad. The complex has tomb of Saint Ahmedad Khattu Ganj Bakshm, a mosque, the tombs of Mehmud Shah Begada and his queen, and the palace and pavilions. The buildings are remarkable for the complete absence of arches and the use of pierced stone trellises throughout. After the wonderful tour of the city drive back to your hotel where your tour will conclude
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Calico Museum of Textiles, The Retreat, Airport Rd, Opp. Rani Sati Mandir, Jain Colony, Shahibag, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380004, India
Meet your guide in morning in your hotel who will give you a brief orientation of the tour and then will take you for the sightseeing tour of the city. The tour starts with the visit of unique textile museum called Calico Museum of Textile. The museum is one of the foremost textile museums and a celebrated institute in Indian textiles around the world. Its remarkable collection of fabrics spanning varied and remote regions of India exemplifies handicraft textiles across five centuries. Over the years the collection has grown into an outstanding repository of fabrics based on colors, pattern, weave and embellishment.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Bhadra Rd, Opposite Electricity House, Gheekanta, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
Continue to next site which is the most famous cultural symbol of Ahmedabad, the Siddi Saiyed Mosque. The carved jaalis in the windows of the western wall of the mosque are known worldwide. 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: Hathee Singh Jain Temple, Hutheesing Wadi Near Delhi Darwaja, Ahmedabad India
Next drive to the oldest Jain temple famous for its carving, the Hutseeinh Jan Temple. The elegant white marble temple was constructed in 1848 A.D. and is dedicated to the 15th Jain Tirthankar (spiritual leader) Shri Dharmanatha. The temple is spread over a sprawling courtyard with a mandapa supported by 12 ornate pillars.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Ahmedabad 380027 India
Visit Gandhi Ashram, the house where Mahatma Gandhi had lived for almost 13 years. The ashram has a small museum which has excellent pictorial and written documentation, a library of Gandhian literature and paintings, and an immense archive of letters written by Gandhiji.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sarkhej Roja, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad India
Before heading back, visit Sarkehj Roza complex, the acropolis of Ahmedabad. The complex has tomb of Saint Ahmedad Khattu Ganj Bakshm, a mosque, the tombs of Mehmud Shah Begada and his queen, and the palace and pavilions. The buildings are remarkable for the complete absence of arches and the use of pierced stone trellises throughout. After the wonderful tour of the city drive back to your hotel where your tour will conclude
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Private transportation
- Local professional English speaking guide
- Entry/Admission - The Calico Museum of Textiles
- Entry/Admission - Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Hathee Singh Jain Temple
- Entry/Admission - Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home
- Entry/Admission - Sarkhej Roja
Not included
- Services pre & post this activity
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
75%
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