Places Covered : Route of Heritage TourWalk  will cover Swaminarayan Temple, Juma Masjid, Rani Rupmati Mosque, Shaking Minarets , Rani Sipri Mosque, Teen Darwaza, Sarkhej Roja, Hathi Singh Jain Temple, Dada Hari Vav (Stepwell), Dutch Tombs, Gandhi Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj Vav(Stepwell) & Akshrdham Temple at Gandhinagar.

Rate: Rs.999/-  Per head ( Discount on Group Booking)

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Swaminarayan temple

The first and foremost Swaminarayan temple was built at Kalupur in Ahmedabad. Being the most prominent temple, it is always thronged by people. People come from different parts of the country and congregate here in this temple to seek the blessings of the deity. Dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, the temple boasts of its exquisite wooden carvings. The structural design of the Ahmedabad Swaminarayan temple is mesmerizing. The interiors and exteriors of the temple have been adorned with the typical Gujarati designs that depict different aspects of the Gujarati culture and lifestyle. The architectural style of the temple is commendable and truly has an unbeatable charm. Standing royally behind the huge gates across the Relief road, the Swaminarayan temple of Ahmedabad has beautifully decorated domes and galleries.
 
To further accentuate its charm, there are lush green lawns lying outside the temple, which provide a very pleasing view. The Swaminarayan temple has been designed in a manner resembling the styling of a mansion. On the southern side of the temple, there are nine tombs, which are more popularly known as 'Nau Gaz Pir' or 'Nine Yard Saints'. 

Juma Masjid

Prettily placed in the heart of the old city, Juma Masjid displays a perfect balancing of Hindu and Muslim style of architectural designs. This shrine is built in the year 1423, during the reign of Sultan Ahmed Shah. Built in by yellow sandstone, the mosque takes the attention of the beholder with its sheer beauty. Most fascinating structure inside the shrine is its western chamber, which contains 260 pillars with fine carvings. These pillars are the supporting stems of 15 domes that situates in various levels. 
 
A rectangle shaped large courtyard with white marbles with a pool in its midst affords a perfect retreat to the grating streets outside of the mosque. It also guards the serenity and devoutness of the inner shrine. Juma Masjid also holds the Mausoleums of Ahmed Shah and two other illustrious Sultans of the city. These tombs also express perfect carvings and flamboyant designs.

Rani Rupmati Mosque

Located on the Northern side of the Ahmedabad city, Rani Rupmati mosque was established by Sultan Mehmud Begada. Named after Rani Rupmati, the wife of Sultan, the mosque was constructed during 1430-1440 AD. Some of the features that best describe the Rani Rupmati mosque of Ahmedabad, Gujarat are impressive domes, carved galleries and tall minarets. The mosque consists of three domes that are duly supported by pillars. The dome that lies in the central position illuminates the mosque with natural light. 
 
The structural design of the Rani Rupmati mosque of Ahmedabad represents a blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture and this is what makes it stand out above all others. Due to the natural calamity that affected the Ahmedabad city in the year 1818, the mosque lost one of its minarets. The ceiling of the dome is beautified with the Hindu style patterns. The prayer hall of the mosque is of great aesthetic value, consisting of exquisite carvings.

Siddi Sayyid’s Jali

The first three Sultans of Gujarat, namely Ahmed Shah I (1411-51) and grandson Qutbuddin Ahmed Shah II (1451-58) are buried near the Eastern Gateway of the Jami Mosque. The unofficial emblem of Ahmedabad is certainly the famous jali (latticework) in stone depicting the patterns of a natural tree and foliage in Sidi Sayyid’s mosque not far from the Bhadra citadel. British Queen Elizabeth on her visit to Ahmedabad in the early sixties spent almost half an hour admiring the beauty of the trellis windows on the western wall.
 
Pride in The Evolution of Minars (Shaking Minarets)

Ahmedabad occupies a place of pride in the evolution of minars. More so, the concept of gateway minars was pioneered and perfected in Gujarat. An added attraction in most of them was the element of ’shake’ and hence the name jhulta minar (shaking minarets). Unfortunately most of the minars have fallen off owing to weak construction, earthquake and due to British quest to unravel the mystery. When one minaret was shaken, the vibration was transmitted to the other through the stone bridge joining the two. Few of the surviving such minars can be seen at Siddi Bashir mosque, nest to railway station and the other is Raja Bibi mosque at Gomtipur.
 
Rani Sipri Mosque

Rani Sipri mosque is another gem of Gujarati architecture. Its decoration and symmetry is highly appealing which ranks it as the most beautiful monument in Ahmedabad. Teen

Teen Darwaza

 Facing the Bhadra Fort is the Teen Darwaza - the massive triple gate with fretted stone work. From atop the gate the Sultans used to watch the colourful processions going from the Palace to the nearby Jami Masjid which was erected in 1423 AD.

The Bhadra Fort

If you want to avoid the crowds prefer to reach early in the morning when the pavements are not overtaken by the vendors and it is easier to explore the old city. Possibly you may spot some of the hidden, carved wooden facades of the traditional houses that usually has narrow frontage opening onto the lane. The fort once encompassed 12 gates, 189 bastions and 6000 battlements. Adjacent to it is the Azam Khan serai that reflects the Mughal architecture. Close to this edifice is Ahmed Shah’s mosque the first among the long list of mosques in Ahmedabad. Erected in 1414, it was the Sultan’s exclusive mosque for the nobles and the royal household. Siddhi Sai ki Mosque

Sarkhej Roja

The next landmark is the picturesque Roza of Sarkhej, 10kms from the main city. This area boasts of still greater antiquity, as one of the most revered Sufi saints, Hazrat Sheikh Ahmed Khattu, settled here 10 years before the foundation of Ahmedabad.
 
The saint, who died at the age of 108, was highly venerated by the Sultans of Ahmedabad. His mausoleum is the largest of its kind in Gujarat with a pillared hall, paneled walls and trellised windows of perforated screen works. Sarkhej later turned out to be a huge necropolis with numerous tombs of the Sultans, their relatives and nobles who aspired for a place in the vicinity of the Great Spirit. The adjoining 16 pillared pavilion has the simple but elegant Jami Masjid, the tank and remains of the underground chambers. Reference library and a small museum are enough to detain you for the day.

Akshardham temple

The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple of Gandhinagar is a modern complex, built in traditional Indian architectural style from 6000 metric tons of long lasting pink sandstone, from Rajasthan, and carved by expert artisans from Bansipahadpur. The uniqueness of the temple is that it is entirely made from sand stone without any use of steel. The temple houses a 7 ft gold leafed idol of Lord Swaminarayan along with his relics kept inside the temple. The temple is set in the multi acre garden, an example of modern state-of-the-art and architecture. 
 
Lord Swami Narayan was born in Uttar Pradesh who had visited Gujarat to preach his religion and hence built a series of temples at several places in the country. His followers are spread at various places of the country and abroad. The present head of the sect, Pramukh Swami Maharaj is famous for his social work and for his efforts to preserve the Indian culture by building Akshrdham Temples in different cities of across the world.

Gandhiji’s Sabarmati Ashram

One can pay their respect to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, the messiah of Non Violent Movement. His Ashram across the Sabarmati River marks the place where he started the famous Dandi March. Mahatma Gandhi stayed at the Ashram from 1915 to 1933. The Ashram is a witness to many important historical events & the  place was the epicenter of Indian freedom movement. The Ashram today tends to recreate his life and times through a visual display of photographs of non-violence. Late in the evening one can learn more about the noble soul through the Sound & Light Show in Gujarati / Hindi / English.

Hathi Singh Jain Temple

Built in the year 1850 AD, the Hathi Singh Temple is dedicated to the 15th Tirthankara of Jains, Dharmnath. This temple is named after Sri Hathi Singh, a rich jain merchant of yesteryears, who had under took the great task of such an amazing construction. Famed for its brilliant structural designs, this two-storied white marble structure provides a delightful experience to the beholder. Elaborate porches on three sides are a specialty of this temple. A lovely dome on the front porch gives a peculiar appeal to this architectural splendor. Other two porches displays prolifically carved patterns. 
 
Another unique aspect of the temple is its tiled courtyard, which is encircled by daunting row of pergolas with 52 shrines. Each shrine shows remarkable designs and fine carvings and all of them encompass an image of a Tirthankara. One of the prettiest Jain shrines in India, Hathisingh Temple follows the usual architectural pattern of the Dilwara Jain Temples of Mt Abu, Rajasthan.

Dada Hari Vav

Known as Bal Harir ni Vav, this stepwell was built in the area of Asarwa.

Dutch Tombs

The Dutch and Armenian Tombs stand to the west of Kankaria Lake, on the one Tree Hill embankment. It gives a proof  of Dutch presence in the city.

Adalaj Vav

Adalaj is a village 18 kms to the north of Ahmedabad . The 'Vav' (step-well) at Adalaj derives its name from the lady patron, Ruda, wife of the Vaghela chief, Virsinh; who built it in the 15th or 16th century AD.
 
The 'Vav', laid out in the north-south direction, the step well with the well in the north and the entrance in the south, has a total length of 75.3 meters. It is the only major monument of its kind, having three entrance stairs leading to the stepped corridor. These three entrances meet in the first storey, underground, in a huge square platform. The platform has an octagonal opening on the top.

Kankaria Lake

Kankaria Lake is a multisided lake that was built by Sultan Qutab-ud-Din in the year 1451 A.D. It is basically an artificial lake with thirty four sides. Lying on the south eastern side of the Ahmedabad city, the lake also has a fascinating island summer palace. Kankaria lake was often visited by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir along with his wife Empress Noor Jahan. Kankaria Lake is one of the most favorite picnic spots of the people of Ahmedabad. For people seeking peace, there can be no better place than Kankaria Lake. The pleasing view of the lake, the humming and chirping of birds and the greenery bordering the lake will make you fall in love with this place. You can also avail the boating facility. Kankaria Lake provides a beautiful view of the sunset. There is also a zoo and children's park located nearby the lake.