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5 Days in Ahmedabad: Unveiling Architectural Wonders

CA Dipesh Dudhawat

CA Dipesh Dudhawat

23 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Ahmedabad's rich history and awe-inspiring architecture. Discover magnificent mosques, intricate stepwells, and iconic landmarks that will leave you spellbound. Join me as I explore the hidden gems of Gujarat's vibrant city.

Trip to Ahmedabad

Day 1Majestic Mosques and the Shaking Minarets
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Jama Masjid
Iconic yellow-sandstone mosque built in 1424 by sultan Ahmed Shah I, whose tomb lies nearby.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Rani Sipri Ki Masjid
16th-century stone mosque with intricately carved columns, traditional screenwork & a queen's tomb.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Sidi Bashir Masjid_ The Shaking Minarets
Medieval mosque featuring a pair of soaring, intricately carved minarets & an imposing gateway.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Delving into Stepwells and Thought-Provoking Exhibits
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Amrutvarshini Vav (Stepwell) Paanchkuva
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
8 - 10 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
7 - 10 min

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Rani Rupamati Ki Masjid
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Immersing in Spiritual Serenity and Kite-Flying Legacy
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Sarkhej Roza
Serene mosque & tomb complex with a lake & an eclectic Indo-Saracenic design, completed in 1451.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 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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$6
11 - 14 min

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Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
Historic mosque built in 1573, famed for latticework carved into intricate tree designs.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
Day 4Embracing Sacredness and Jain Artistry
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Shahi Jam-e-Masjid Bhadra
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Hutheesing Jain Temple
Large, 19th-century marble Jain temple with elaborate architecture featuring intricate carvings.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Striking Hindu temple featuring ornate interiors, domes & towers, plus multiple shrines.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Tracing Gandhi's Footsteps and Marveling at Architectural Grandeur
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$13

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Sabarmati Ashram
Site of Hindu spirituality with museum about life and work of former Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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The Adalaj Stepwell
Ancient architectural site featuring a stepwell dating to late 1400s with intricate wall carvings.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Trimandir, Adalaj
Non-sectarian temple complex with a central fountain & marble idol, plus a museum & mini-theater.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $30 In total

Activities & Food:$19
Transport:$11