• Swaminarayan Akshardham - You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, about half an hour’s drive from Ahmedabad. Constructed in 1992, this temple built of pink sandstone is a visual delight with its intricately carved designs and landscaped
  gardens.

• Sidi Saiyyed Mosque - Drive back to Ahmedabad and visit the 15th century Sidi Bashir Mosque, famous for its Shaking Minarets whose mystery has still not been unravelled. When one minaret is shaken, the other begins to vibrate.

Next visit the beautiful 16th century Sidi Saiyyed Mosque and take a look at its delicate stone latticed windows.

• Utensils Museum - From there you have the option of either visiting the Utensil Museum or taking a look at the lovely kites at the Kite Museum. The Utensil Museum has a large collection of utensils some of which are over a thousand years old.

• Gandhi Ashram - Your next stop will be the Sabarmati Ashram, from where Mahatma Gandhi started his non-violence movement and eventually led India to freedom.

• Hathee Singh Jain Temple - Then drive over to the Hutheesing Jain Temple that was built in 1848 at a time when Gujarat was reeling under a famine. The construction of the temple provided livelihood for hundreds of skilled artisans.

Take a walk on the landscaped Sabarmati Promenade before you stop for an included lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.

After lunch, you will be dropped back at your hotel

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Local English speaking guide
• Lunch (beverage excluded)
• 2 bottles of mineral water per person

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

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

• A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Akshardham, Kite museum and Veechar Utensil Museum are closed on Mondays
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.