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Witness the glory of Ahmedabad within a day on a full-day trip to the city's iconic sites, awe-inspiring mosques and spectacular temples.

Explore the sights and sounds of Ahmedabad with this private tour of the city. You'll visit a variety of museums, including the Sarabhai Foundation Galleries and the Calico Museum of Textiles, followed by a trip to the famous Siddi Saiyed Mosque, with its beautiful carved lattice screens. Then it's off to the Jama Masjid, a 14th-century mosque made of yellow sandstone before continuing to the Dada Harir Stepwell, the Hutheesing Jain Temple, and the Gandhi Ashram.

Travelling is like flirting with life. Twenty years from now you will be not satisfied by all the temporary things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. It’s an opportunity to chase to discover what is not discovered yet. This tour covers the Gujarat’s major attractions like Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Prag Mahal, Gir Forest National Park, Diu Fort, Watson Museum, Fun World, Dwarkadhish Temple, Kirti Mandir and Raj Mahal.

Experience the highlights of Ahmedabad and more in six hours on this private tour. Hop inside a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your personal guide, and check out must-sees such as the pink-sandstone Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, the stone-latticed windows of the Sidi Saiyed Mosque, and the Shaking Minarets. Plus, explore the former home of Mahatma Gandhi, the Hathee Singh Jain Temple, a museum, and more. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rani ki Vav on this memorable stepwell tour. Learn about the sculptures, pillars and decorated panels that tell stories from the past as you tour the grounds with your professional guide. Check out the Adalji stepwell's unique octagonal shape during a visit to this second structure.

Rajkot is a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat. In central Jubilee Garden are the Lang Library, with Gujarati literature, and the Watson Museum, with paintings and artifacts documenting British colonial rule. Kaba Gandhi No Delo, the house where Mahatma Gandhi spent part of his childhood, displays photos of the Indian leader and his belongings. The Rotary Dolls Museum exhibits dolls from around the world.

Sidhpur is a sacred town, around 103 kms. north of Ahmedabad. It is situated on the left bank of the River Saraswati, around 24 kms upstream of Anhilwad Patan, the old Capital of Gujarat before Ahmedabad was founded in the first quarter of the fifteenth century. The town is a revered destination, flanked by temples, kunds, ashrams and other sacred structures. Around the 10th century, under the Solanki rulers, this town was at the pinnacle of prominence and glory. It derived its name from the great ruler of Gujarat, Siddhraj Jaisinh from the Solanki dynasty.

On the ancient site of Ashaval and Karnavati, Ahmedabad was found on 1411. The City of Ahmedabad has some of the finest India, Islamic monuments and exquisite Hindu and Jain temples. Its carved wooden houses are another unique architectural tradition. A special feature of Ahmedabad is the plan of the old city comprising numerous pols, self-contained neighborhoods, sheltering large numbers of peoples. Some of these virtually small villages, traversed by narrow streets, usually terminating in square with community wells and chabutaras for feeding birds, gates, Cul-de-sacs and secret passages. To experience the glory of Ahmedabad, it is necessary to walk through an old quarter and truly observe the nature of its architecture, its art, religious places, its culture and traditions.

Get off the beaten path and explore the towns of Patan and Modhera with this private tour. Yo You'll start with Patan, a fortified city dating back to the 18th century that's known for its weaving to this day. You'll also get to visit a local stepwell. You'll then visit Modhera, known for its 11th-century Sun Temple, one of the most beautiful architectural feats in the region.

If you are a wildlife enthusiast, then this tour is meant for you. Visit Gir National Park, home to the Asiatic Lion. The best way to reach Gir Forest is to drive from the town of Rajkot in the West Indian state of Gujarat. The drive to Gir Forest takes you past villages and countryside that is home to a colorful lifestyle that is unique to the state of Gujarat. Highlights: • Drive from Rajkot to Gir National Park • See the Asiatic Lion in their natural habitat • Overnight stay in Gir Forest

On this 3 day tour explore Ahmedabad and visit two ancient sites of the Indus Valley Civilization - Lothal and Uthellya - that date back to the 4th century B.C. The two ancient sites are at driving distance from Ahmedabad and make for a memorable day-excursion. Before you leave Ahmedabad take a guided tour of the city in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Highlights: • Visit the ancient site of Lothal • See the excavated sites at Uthellya • Learn about the archaeology, history and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization

Visit the iconic Akshardham Temple situated in Gandhinagar, a short drive from the city of Ahmedabad. Next visit some of the major sites of Ahmedabad - the Shaking Minarets of the Sidi Bashir Mosque, the 16th century Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, the Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati and the Hutheesing Jain Temple. There is also a choice between two museums - the Veechar Utensil Museum or the Kite Museum. End the tour with a walk on the banks of the River Sabarmati. Highlights: • Pink-sandstone Hindu temple of Akshardham in Gandhinagar • Shaking Minarets of Sidi Bashir Mosque • Latticed windows of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque • Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram • Hutheesing Jain Temple

Visit the tribal village of Poshina, situated in the West Indian state of Gujarat. The tour starts with your transfer from the city of Ahmedabad to Poshina on Day 1. You will spend the night in a heritage hotel in Poshina and visit the village of Poshina the next day. The tour will leave you with unforgettable memories of the tribals of Gujarat and their colorful lifestyle. Highlights • Darbargadh Palace, a heritage hotel • Tribal village of Poshina • Terracotta horses at the tribal shrine

On this evening tour drive past some of the heritage monuments of the city of Ahmedabad. It was the first city in India to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Drive past some of the finest Indo-Islamic monuments and exquisite Hindu and Jain temples. The carved wooden doors of the houses are another unique architectural tradition. Highlights • Drive past heritage buildings of Ahmedabad • Manek Chowk, the city square • Old Stock Exchange

On this evening tour drive past some of the heritage monuments of the city of Ahmedabad. The oldest city of the West Indian state of Gujarat, it was the first city in India to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Drive past some of the finest Indo-Islamic monuments and exquisite Hindu and Jain temples. The carved wooden houses are another unique architectural tradition. Highlights • Airport pick-up and drop-off • Drive past heritage buildings of Ahmedabad • Manek Chowk, the city square

The city of Ahmedabad has some of the finest Indo-Islamic monuments and exquisite Hindu and Jain temples. Its carved wooden houses are another unique architectural tradition. To experience the glory of Ahmedabad, it is necessary to walk through an old quarter and truly observe the nature of its architecture, its art, religious places, its culture and traditions. Highlights • Witnessing Heritage Night Life of Ahmedabad. • Drive past to several Buildings. • English Speaking Local Guide along with Entrance applicable

Situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati, Ahmedabad is the largest city of the West Indian state of Gujarat. On this day-tour, visit two of the best temples, two mosques that are major architectural marvels and a museum. Also visit the Sabarmati Ashram, the home of Mahatma Gandhi who is also known as the Father of the Nation. Highlights: • Pink sandstone Hindu temple of Akshardham in Gandhinagar • Shaking Minarets of Sidi Bashir Mosque • Stone latticework of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque • Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram • Walk on the Sabarmati Promenade

Situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati, Ahmedabad is the largest city of the West Indian state of Gujarat. On this day-tour, visit two of the best temples, two mosques that are major architectural marvels and a museum. Also visit the Sabarmati Ashram, the home of Mahatma Gandhi who is also known as the Father of the Nation. Highlights: • Pink sandstone Hindu temple of Akshardham in Gandhinagar • Shaking Minarets of Sidi Bashir Mosque • Stone latticework of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque • Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram • Walk on the Sabarmati Promenade

On this day-excursion from Ahmedabad, visit Vadodara, the cultural capital of the West Indian state of Gujarat. Situated on the banks of the River Vishwamitri, the city was the capital of the princely state of Baroda. Visit the palaces of Vadodara and discover the cultural heritage and royal roots of this prosperous city. Also visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner-Pavagadh that houses an Archaeological Park dating back to the 15th century. Highlights • Laxmi Vilas Palace • Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum • Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery • Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

On this day-excursion from Ahmedabad, visit Vadodara, the cultural capital of the West Indian state of Gujarat. Situated on the banks of the River Vishwamitri, the city was the capital of the princely state of Baroda. Visit the palaces of Vadodara and discover the cultural heritage and royal roots of this prosperous city. Also visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner-Pavagadh that houses an Archaeological Park dating back to the 15th century. Highlights • Laxmi Vilas Palace • Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum • Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery • Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

On this day-excursion from Ahmedabad, visit two ancient towns of the Indus Valley civilization that flourished around 3700 B.C. The ruins of Lothal tell the tale of a prosperous city that was a thriving trade center in the ancient times. The famous dockyard at Lothal is probably one of the oldest in the world. Also, explore the ruins of this ancient civilization at the nearby site of Uthellya.  Highlights • Town planning of the Indus Valley civilization • Ancient dockyard at Lothal • Houses and buildings made of kiln-burnt bricks

On this day-excursion from Ahmedabad, visit two ancient towns of the Indus Valley civilization that flourished around 3700 B.C. The ruins of Lothal tell the tale of a prosperous city that was a thriving trade center in the ancient times. The famous dockyard at Lothal is probably one of the oldest in the world. Also, explore the ruins of this ancient civilization at the nearby site of Uthellya. Highlights • Town planning of the Indus Valley civilization • Ancient dockyard at Lothal • Houses and buildings made of kiln-burnt bricks

Ahmedabad, the commercial hub of the West Indian state of Gujarat is situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati. It is India’s first UNESCO World Heritage city and is the cradle of Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violence movement. On this afternoon excursion visit the Sarkhej Roza mosque and tomb complex situated just outside the city of Ahmedabad. Spend some time walking along the banks of the River Sabarmati and end your trip with a visit to the Utensils museum. Highlights • Sarkhej Roza Mosque and Tombs Complex • Promenade on the banks of River Sabarmati • Utensils Museum

Ahmedabad, the commercial hub of the West Indian state of Gujarat is situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati. It is India’s first UNESCO World Heritage city and is the cradle of Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violence movement. On this afternoon excursion visit the Sarkhej Roza mosque and tomb complex situated just outside the city of Ahmedabad. Spend some time walking along the banks of the River Sabarmati and end your trip with a visit to the Utensils museum. Highlights • Sarkhej Roza Mosque and Tombs Complex • Promenade on the banks of River Sabarmati • Utensils Museum