10 Walking Tours in Ahmedabad District That You Shouldn't Miss

This walking tour in the UNESCO world heritage city of Ahmedabad passes through a maze of streets & pols (ancient living units) located deep inside this walled city; covering not just the visual aesthetics -the art in architecture, but scientific manifestations like well thought-of rain harvesting system, drainage system, etc. Its amazing to understand how the culture & lifestyle and ethical aspects & spiritual ideologies of the people who live here finds manifestation in the vernacular architecture. This walk in the pols of Ahmedabad promises to fascinate people across genres! Moreover it gives enthusiasts an opportunity to visit exquisite places of historical & heritage value that cannot be easily found even on google maps!

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Ahmedabad is titled as first world heritage city of India and this walk briefly summarizes the reason behind that. We talk about history, people, culture, food, architecture and the city in general and the customized and flexible format makes it a must end for everyone.

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While Gandhiji wanted to experiment values of simple living, he shifted his home from Kochrab to this humble place on the banks of river Sabarmati, which was right in the middle of Sabarmati Jail and Crematorium, the two places where most of the satyagrahis ended up. Sabarmati Ashram served as the power center to strategize the freedom struggle and remained home to Bapu till 1930, when Bapu began Salt Satyagrah and pledged never to return to this place until India achieved total independence and he never did. This place draws thousands of visitors every year, not only to peek into his life and his values, but also to introspect. Lets take a walk and listen to the intriguing tales from the life of Mahatma.

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We all have heard about the popular Heritage walk of Ahmedabad that takes you touring across the city from Mandir to Masjid, however there are good number of popular Heritage sites that gets missed from the walk, probably because they are not on the same route. In this walk, we plan to cover up the sites that are of significant important in shaping up the city of Ahmedabad and give the city its identity. The walk begins from Manek Burj, the place where the foundation of the city was laid and ends at Lucky Tea, the famous and fascinating teashop that finds its place in numerous tales associate with the city. On the way, we would visit few mesmerizing monuments and uncover the hidden treasures that made the city as country’s first heritage city. This is a guided tour . Duration: 2 hours Meeting point: Manek Burj Entrance Walk led by Nayan Jaiswal Language: English

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Ahmedabad is an important commercial hub of the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the sixth largest Indian city with about 6.5 million people calling the city their home. The city goes back to the 11th century. A walk through its old quarter will get you close to the architecture, local art, religious buildings and the city’s specific culture and traditions. Ahmedabad has some of the finest Indo-Islamic monuments and exquisite Hindu and Jain temples. You will also see the city’s carved wooden houses - unique in their architectural tradition.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rani ki Vav (Queen’s stepwell), a beautiful stepwell dating back to the 11th century A.D. Discover the figures, columns and decorated panels that recount stories from the past as you visit the grounds with your expert guide. Next visit an equally beautiful stepwell in the village of Adalaj. In the arid land of Gujarat, stepwells were an important source of water for drinking, washing and bathing. They were also the venues for colorful festivals and religious rituals. Highlights: • 500 major sculptures of Rani ki Vav • Inverted temple design of the stepwell • Carved columns of the stepwell at Adalaj

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Entrance fee, Local English speaking guide, 02 bottles of mineral water per person

Exclusions: Food or drink, unless specified, Gratuities (optional)

Visit the iconic Akshardham Temple situated in Gandhinagar, a short drive from the city of Ahmedabad. Next visit some of the major sites of Ahmedabad - the Shaking Minarets of the Sidi Bashir Mosque, the 16th century Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, the Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati and the Hutheesing Jain Temple. There is also a choice between two museums - the Veechar Utensil Museum or the Kite Museum. End the tour with a walk on the banks of the River Sabarmati. Highlights: • Pink-sandstone Hindu temple of Akshardham in Gandhinagar • Shaking Minarets of Sidi Bashir Mosque • Latticed windows of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque • Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram • Hutheesing Jain Temple

Inclusions: Breakfast, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off , Entrance fees, Local English speaking guide, 02 bottles of mineral water per person

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities (optional)

Discover the Wild West of India on this 3 day tour from Ahmedabad. The Land of the White Salt Desert and exquisite art and craft, Kutch is a quiet haven though often overshadowed by neighboring Rajasthan. Visiting here would mean to transport oneself to an altogether new world, where a wide ocean of salt surrounds one and the not so high Aravali mountains create a mesmerizing backdrop. Highlights: • White salt desert of the Little Rann of Kutch • Chance to see how salt is prepared out of saline sea water • Encounters with the Indian Wild Ass

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, 02 nights’ accommodation in the listed hotel or similar, Lunch on Day 2 at Royal Safari Camp, Bajana, Jeep safari, Local English speaking guide, 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day

Exclusions: Additional food or drink, unless specified, Gratuities (optional), Flight tickets

Set up your base camp in Ahmedabad and explore the stepwells in the neighbouring villages of Patan and Adalaj. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rani ki Vav (Queen’s stepwell), a beautiful stepwell dating back to the 11th century A.D. Discover the figures, columns and decorated panels that recount stories from the past as you visit the grounds with your expert guide. Next visit an equally beautiful stepwell in the village of Adalaj. Highlights: • 500 major sculptures of Rani ki Vav • Inverted temple design of the stepwell • Carved columns of the stepwell at Adalaj

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, 02 nights’ accommodation in the listed hotel or similar, Entrances fees , Local English speaking guide, 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day

Exclusions: Additional food or drink, unless specified, Gratuities (optional)

On this 3 day tour explore Ahmedabad and visit two ancient sites of the Indus Valley Civilization - Lothal and Uthellya - that date back to the 4th century B.C. The two ancient sites are at driving distance from Ahmedabad and make for a memorable day-excursion. Before you leave Ahmedabad take a guided tour of the city in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Highlights: • Visit the ancient site of Lothal • See the excavated sites at Uthellya • Learn about the archaeology, history and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, 02 nights’ accommodation in Ahmedabad at the listed hotel or similar, Breakfast on Day 2 and 3, Entrances fee , Local English speaking guide, 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day

Exclusions: Additional food or drink, unless specified, Gratuities (optional), Flight tickets