Overview
Ahmedabad is the sixth largest city in India, and it's first UNESCO World Heritage City. Your private tour with a local English speaking guide will take you to some of the best attractions and memorials in this ancient city. Your tour includes the Jama Maszid, the Sidi Saiyed Mosque, the Adalaj Stepwell and the Akshardham Temple.
Highlights:
• Jama Maszid
• Sidi Saiyed Mosque
• Adalaj Stepwell
• Akshardham Temple (Akshardham Remains Closed On Every Monday)
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
02 Bottles of Mineral Water Per Person.
English Speaking Local Guide.
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Hotel pickup and drop-off within Ahmedabad city center.
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified.
Items of a personal nature
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
What to expect
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Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
2 hours
You will be picked up from your hotel in Ahmedabad’s city center. Your local English Speaking guide will begin the tour at 8:00 AM. The first stop on the tour will be the Jama Masjid of Ahmedabad (Friday Mosque). It was built in 1423 during the reign of Ahmedabad’s founder Ahmed Shah I. While all around the mosque lies the hectic frenzy of the old city-center, step through the gates and the urban chaos falls away, leaving you standing in a refuge of profound serenity.
Next, you will visit Sidi Saiyed Mosque. It was built in 1573 by Sidi Saiyyed, an Abyssinian in the entourage of Bilal Jhajar Khan, a General in the armed forces of the last Sultan. The mosque’s famous “Tree of Life Jali” or lattice work done on the semicircular arch windows has come to symbolize the grandeur of the city. From here, you will visit the Hathee Singh Jain Temple. -
Gandhi Ashram
1 hour
Continue to explore the Sabarmati Ashram (also known as the Gandhi Ashram), which is situated in a suburb of Ahmedabad on the banks of the River Sabarmati. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (known as Mahatma Gandhi), lived here for close to twelve years.
You will have time for a lunch at a local restaurant. (Under Own Expenses). -
Adalaj Step-well
1 hour
After lunch, continue to the Adalaj Stepwell to see a Hindu water storage in the town of Adalaj. The 5-story Stepwell was built in 1499 by the Muslim ruler Mohammed Begda. The stepwells were once necessary to the semiarid districts of Gujarat as they provided essential water for drinking, washing and bathing. These wells were also settings for celebrations and holy ceremonies.
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Swaminarayan Akshardham
2 hours
Your tour continues to Akshardham Temple, a Swaminarayan sanctuary complex. This Hindu temple complex took 13 years to build and is a tribute to Lord Swaminarayan and his teachings.
Your tour concludes with you being driven back to your hotel in central Ahmedabad.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Akshardham Temple is closed on Mondays.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Explore Ahmedabad Spiritual Sites - A Private Tour with Akshardham Temple
Can I cancel Explore Ahmedabad Spiritual Sites - A Private Tour with Akshardham Temple for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- 02 Bottles of Mineral Water Per Person.
- English Speaking Local Guide.
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Ahmedabad city center.
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Items of a personal nature
Which places does it visit?
It visits Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Gandhi Ashram, Adalaj Step-well, Swaminarayan Akshardham.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by SITA World Tours
