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9 Days in Ahmedabad: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Cultural Delights

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14 Jan 2024

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Embark on a captivating journey through Ahmedabad's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover awe-inspiring stepwells, magnificent temples, and intriguing museums. Immerse yourself in the serenity of Sabarmati Ashram and witness the architectural wonders of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque. Explore the city's diverse heritage and indulge in the flavors of authentic Gujarati cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Gujarat!

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Day 1Stepwells, Temples, and Divine Serenity

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$8

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$ 4

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40 - 48 min

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The Adalaj Stepwell

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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$8

7 - 9 min

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Trimandir, Adalaj

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

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

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

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

Day 2Architectural Marvels and Thought-Provoking Exhibits

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8 - 10 min

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Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Conflictorium

Interactive museum with exhibits designed to facilitate dialogue about historical conflicts via art.

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Hutheesing Jain Temple

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

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

Day 3Exploring the Cosmos and Spiritual Bliss

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26 - 32 min

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Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition Center

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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ISKCON Ahmedabad Temple

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Museums Galore and Aquatic Wonders

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23 - 28 min

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Vichaar Museum

Mud hut museum displaying a variety of ancient utensils, nutcrackers & other utilitarian tools.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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Aquatic Gallery - Science City

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

Day 5Immerse in History and the Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi

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22 - 27 min

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Shree Swaminarayan Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Sabarmati Ashram

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 6Ancient Mosques and Textile Treasures

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$12

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12 - 18 min

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Rani Sipri Ki Masjid

16th-century stone mosque with intricately carved columns, traditional screenwork & a queen's tomb.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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The Calico Museum of Textiles

Textile museum devoted to 5 centuries of Indian fabrics & weaving techniques; reservations required.

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$11

11 - 14 min

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Jhulta Minara Sidi Bashir Mosque

Mysterious “shaking minarets,” where the shaking of one tower results in the vibration of the other.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Lakeside Serenade and Cultural Immersion

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8 - 10 min

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Kankaria Lake

Manmade lake from the 1500s, with amusement rides, adrenaline attractions & parks lining its shores.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Jama Masjid

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 8Vintage Cars and Colorful Kites

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28 - 34 min

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Auto World Vintage Car Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

40 - 48 min

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Patang Kite Museum

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$4

Day 9Wildlife Encounters and a Tribute to a Visionary Leader

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6 - 8 min

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Kamla Nehru Zoo, Kankaria, Ahmedabad

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$4

15 - 18 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$4

Budget breakdown: $66 In total

Activities & Food:$42

Transport:$25