3-Hour Heritage Walk in Ahmedabad Old City with UNESCO Pols
About This Tour
Discover the timeless charm of Ahmedabad on a 3-hour heritage walk through its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old City. Wander through centuries-old pols, visit b...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Ahmedabad · Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi
Know before you go: Half pants or sleeveless clothing are not allowed in some temples and mosques.; Wearing shoes is advisable.
About Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
A city of Jain temples and enticing veggie street foods, shrewd business folk and real Gujarati hospitality, this regional capital is best explored in the company of a qualified Ahmedabad tour guide from Everest Global Hub.
What's Included
- Water bottles
- Tea, coffee, and cold drinks
- English-speaking tour guide
Not Included
- Pick up and drop-off at the hotel
- Any meals provided
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Heritage Walk Through Old Ahmedabad
Start the heritage walk at 08:00 from Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple, known for its intricate carvings and early 19th-century architecture. Explore Kavi Dalpatram Chowk, a small courtyard dedicated to the poet Dalpatram, with his statue. Visit the distinctive Calico Dome near Shantinathji Mandir. Discover Kala Ramji Mandir, featuring a black idol of Lord Ram in a sitting posture. Walk through Shantinathji Mandir/Haja Patel Ni Pol, an ornate 19th-century Jain temple. Traverse secret passageways connecting different pols, historically used for security. Stroll along Zaveri Vad, historically a residential area for goldsmiths, and Chaumukhji Ni Pol leading to Astapadji Derasar. Visit Astapadji Derasar, a significant Jain temple. Admire the 19th-century Harkunvar Shethani Ni Haveli and Dodiya Haveli, historic wooden mansions. Walk past Fernandes Bridge, known for its used-book market, and Chandla Ol, a traditional market street. Explore Muharat Pol, one of the oldest residential pockets in the city. See the Ahmedabad Stock Exchange, located at the front of Mahurat Pol. Experience the bustling Manek Chowk, a vegetable market in the morning and a food street at night. View the tombs at Rani-no-Haziro and Badshah-no-Haziro. Conclude the tour at 10:30 at the Jama Mosque, a masterpiece blending Hindu and Muslim architectural styles.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur, Swaminarayan Mandir Road, Old City, Kalupur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Tour start: Swaminarayan Mandir Road, Old City, Kalupur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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