Ahmedabad

An architectural treasure house

Ahmedabad is the cultural capital of Gujarat and a major textile and crafts center of India.

The city is also packed with a diversity of architectural styles, with over fifty mosques and tombs, as well as Hindu and Jain temples and grand step-wells which often display beautiful carvings.

The old part of town has a maze of narrow winding alleys with carved wooden house fronts and thriving bazaars.

"Old Ahmedabad is a maze of crowded streets criss-crossing across monuments."

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Ahmedabad

Day 1, AHMEDABAD

Arrive at Ahmedabad where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Stay at the House of Mangaldas Girdhardas. Located in the heart of the city, the House of MG also boasts of being home to the ever popular Agashiye, the rooftop restaurant that serves delicious traditional Gujarati food that Ahmedabad's bon ton swears by.

Stay at The House of Mangaldas Girdhardas for two nights

Day 2, AHMEDABAD

The city's major heritage sites lie in Old Ahmedabad, east of the Sabarmati River, a maze of crowded bazaars, exquisitely carved facades, temples, mosques and subterranean stepwells. You will explore the atmospheric bylanes on a heritage walk.

Across the river is Gandhi's Sabermati Ashram. It was from here that Gandhi orchestrated the final struggle for India's freedom. About 4 km south of the city is the Vishala Museum, displaying traditional utensils and every day objects. It also has an excellent outdoor restaurant for Gujarati cuisine, set in an attractive rural ambience.

Day 3, ONWARDS FROM AHMEDABAD

Today your tour ends after breakfast. There are several options for continuing your travels in Gujarat. You can drive to Dasada (2 hrs) to visit (The Little Rann of Kutch), to Wankaner (4 hrs) as a stop-over to visit (Textile Villages around Buj), or to Gondal (5 hrs) as a stop-over to (Sasangir & Palitana) to see lions and hilltop temples. If you have sufficient time you can combine all these three modules to see the best of Gujarat in one trip!

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A beautiful heritage hotel in Ahmedabad

The House of Mangaldas Girdhardas is also the home to the popular Agashiye restaurant.

Explore the Rann of Kutch

Stay at Rann Riders, to explore the last refuge in India of the Asiatic Wild Ass.

A true Art Deco style palace

Stay at the Royal Oasis in Wankaner, located in lush green gardens and with a beautiful step-well.

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Highlights
  • Join a Heritage Walk through the old city of Ahmedabad
  • Visit Gandhi's Sabermati Ashram
Duration

Departure

Daily from Ahmedabad
Not advisable in May and June (due to uncomfortable heat)

Price

From 303 USD per person - based on 2 people sharing

Inclusions
  • Accommodation on twin share basis at selected hotel
  • Stay on bed & breakfast basis
  • English-speaking local guide for heritage walk and tour of Ahmedabad
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with private chauffeur
  • All transfers as per the itinerary
Tour price excludes
  • International flights
  • Entrance fees to historical monuments