9 Days in Ahmedabad: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

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2 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Ahmedabad's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient stepwells, majestic temples, and fascinating museums. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature at serene gardens and lakes. Experience the charm of this bustling city while exploring its hidden gems.

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Day 1Unearth the Secrets of the Past

$ 1

Lush park showcasing the fossilized remains & life-size models of locally unearthed dinosaurs.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Non-sectarian temple complex with a central fountain & marble idol, plus a museum & mini-theater.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Ancient architectural site featuring a stepwell dating to late 1400s with intricate wall carvings.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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26 - 32 min

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Domed sandstone Shiva temple complex surrounded by courtyards & gardens.

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

Day 2Art, Culture, and Creativity

$ 1

Public garden & market where street vendors hawk saris, embroidered textiles & local crafts.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Museum known for pre-Mughal paintings, bronzes & sculptures, plus rare manuscripts & coins.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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7 - 10 min

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Contemporary, cavernous gallery featuring artwork by Maqbool Fida Husain, plus a cafe & garden.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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sophisticated gallery featuring modern & contemporary Indian art, plus vintage prints & lithographs.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Gardens, Temples, and Space Exploration

$ 1

Relaxed park area featuring shady spots, benches, a children's playground & a pond with a fountain.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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This museum features a selection of exhibits on space exploration, models, a 3D movie & gift shop.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Big Hare Krishna compound featuring a 12,000-sq.-ft. temple room with ornate artwork & a food court.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Serene mosque & tomb complex with a lake & an eclectic Indo-Saracenic design, completed in 1451.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Golfing and Gandhi's Legacy

$ 1

Gulmohar Greens Golf & Country Club Limited

Nine-hole golf course, known for local birdlife, plus a driving range & mini-golf facilities.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

56 - 68 min

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Site of Hindu spirituality with museum about life and work of former Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Serene Lakes

$ 1

Small children's nature center featuring various plants & animals, plus educational activities.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Small urban lake surrounded by a walking path offers an open-air theater & a children's park.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Complex with hands-on exhibits, an IMAX theater & a planetarium, plus eateries & a musical fountain.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Hare Krishna complex featuring vegetarian dining, a kids' play area & an outdoor event space.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Museums, Memorials, and Spiritual Bliss

$ 2

Sikh temple featuring a golden altar & ornate ceiling tiles, plus colourful lights at night.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Religious complex & museum displaying artifacts from the life of Swaminarayan, a revered Hindu yogi.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Children's learning facility with playful, interactive displays related to science topics.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial

Dedicated to India's first Deputy PM, this museum tells the story of India's early democracy.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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12 - 15 min

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Vibrant Hindu temple featuring an intricate, colourful arched gateway & carved wood architecture.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Zoo Adventures and Architectural Wonders

$ 1

Zoological park on 117 lakeside acres showcasing albino animals, endangered birds & reptiles.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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9 - 11 min

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10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Historic queens' tomb complex, with vendors selling costume jewelry & women’s apparel.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Iconic yellow-sandstone mosque built in 1424 by sultan Ahmed Shah I, whose tomb lies nearby.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Lakeside Serenity and Sacred Temples

$ 1

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Exhibits of rare, patterned kites in a modernist building designed by French architect Le Corbusier.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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10 - 12 min

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Centuries-old temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess, with statues, ornate tiling & a market outside.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Large, 19th-century marble Jain temple with elaborate architecture featuring intricate carvings.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Striking Hindu temple featuring ornate interiors, domes & towers, plus multiple shrines.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Vintage Cars and Sacred Shrines

$ 1

Covered outdoor showcase of high-end vintage automobiles, carriages, motorcycles & other vehicles.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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37 - 45 min

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Historic mosque built in 1573, famed for latticework carved into intricate tree designs.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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This centuries-old, Hindu place of worship features classic architecture with a contemporary feel.

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $17 In total

Activities & Food:$10

Transport:$7