5 Days in Ahmedabad: A Journey Through History and Culture

Pankaj Rathi

4 Dec 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India, with this exciting 5-day itinerary. Discover ancient temples, mosques, museums, and more, as you immerse yourself in the rich heritage and traditions of this fascinating city.

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Day 1Temples, Mosques, and Kite Museum

$13

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Vintage Cars, Mandirs, and Conflictorium

$25

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

37 - 45 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

Day 3Zoo, Textile Museum, and National Memorial

$63

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

8 - 11 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 4Science City, Temples, and Space Exhibition

$13

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Museums, Ashram, Stepwell, and Dinosaur Park

$25

$ 12

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

14 - 17 min

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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

29 - 35 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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$25

7 - 9 min

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

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $180 In total

Activities & Food:$138

Transport:$42