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10 Days in Ahmedabad: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Culinary Delights

Mayankesh Shyam Chitravanshi

Mayankesh Shyam Chitravanshi

7 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Discover magnificent palaces, ornate temples, and fascinating museums. Indulge in mouthwatering South Indian cuisine and aromatic spices. Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Ahmedabad

Day 1Majestic Palaces and Sacred Temples
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$25

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$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
10 - 15 min

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Striking Hindu temple featuring ornate interiors, domes & towers, plus multiple shrines.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Hutheesing Jain Temple
Large, 19th-century marble Jain temple with elaborate architecture featuring intricate carvings.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Moti Mahal
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
8 - 10 min

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The Green House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
Day 2Wildlife Encounters and Space Exploration
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$31

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$ 1

Sundarvan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
6 - 9 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Hijackk
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
8 - 11 min

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Dakshinayan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Cultural Immersion and Artistic Wonders
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$28

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$ 1

Anna's Kitli
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
7 - 10 min

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Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum
Museum known for pre-Mughal paintings, bronzes & sculptures, plus rare manuscripts & coins.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$1
11 - 14 min

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Shree Swaminarayan Museum
Religious complex & museum displaying artifacts from the life of Swaminarayan, a revered Hindu yogi.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Sankalp Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 4Tea Delights and Architectural Marvels
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$28

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$ 1

Lucky Tea
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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Conflictorium
Interactive museum with exhibits designed to facilitate dialogue about historical conflicts via art.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Rani Rupamati Ki Masjid
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
Historic mosque built in 1573, famed for latticework carved into intricate tree designs.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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The Green House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 5Stepwells and Prehistoric Discoveries
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$29

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$ 1

Cafe, DA-IICT
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
21 - 26 min

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The Adalaj Stepwell
Ancient architectural site featuring a stepwell dating to late 1400s with intricate wall carvings.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$3
18 - 22 min

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Dinosaur And Fossil Park Gandhinagar
Lush park showcasing the fossilized remains & life-size models of locally unearthed dinosaurs.
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Spices and Herbs
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 6Spiritual Retreats and French Delicacies
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$29

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$ 1

Naresh Galla
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
12 - 15 min

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Trimandir, Adalaj
Non-sectarian temple complex with a central fountain & marble idol, plus a museum & mini-theater.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Sabarmati Ashram
Site of Hindu spirituality with museum about life and work of former Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Saffron
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
13 - 16 min

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Little French House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
Day 7Textile Treasures and Gastronomic Delights
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$35

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$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
11 - 16 min

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The Calico Museum of Textiles
Textile museum devoted to 5 centuries of Indian fabrics & weaving techniques; reservations required.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
13 - 16 min

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Abhiruchi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
4 - 6 min

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Little French House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
Day 8Tea Tasting and Lakeside Serenity
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$20

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$ 1

Lucky Tea
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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Rani Sipri Ki Masjid
16th-century stone mosque with intricately carved columns, traditional screenwork & a queen's tomb.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Kankaria Lake
Manmade lake from the 1500s, with amusement rides, adrenaline attractions & parks lining its shores.
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 9Mosque Marvels and Kite Heritage
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$29

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$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Jama Masjid
Iconic yellow-sandstone mosque built in 1424 by sultan Ahmed Shah I, whose tomb lies nearby.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Patang Kite Museum
Exhibits of rare, patterned kites in a modernist building designed by French architect Le Corbusier.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
5 - 8 min

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Kasturi Dining Hall
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 10Zoo Adventures and Historical Landmarks
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$29

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
6 - 8 min

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Kamla Nehru Zoo, Kankaria, Ahmedabad
Zoological park on 117 lakeside acres showcasing albino animals, endangered birds & reptiles.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$1
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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$1
15 - 18 min

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Little French House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
11 - 14 min

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Saffron
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9

Budget breakdown: $287 In total

Activities & Food:$281
Transport:$6