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Places to visit in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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Ahmedabad: Day1:   Kids City ,  Kankaria Lake ,  Manek Chawk Kids City Day2:   Sidi Saiyyed Mosque ,  Bhadra Fort ,  Bhadrakali temple ,  Laal darwaja market ,  Jama mosque ,  Jhulta Minar ,  Auto World Vintage Car Museum ,  Law Garden Bhadra Fort Auto World Vintage Car Museum Sidi Saiyyed Mosque Day3:  Adalaj ni vaav (stepwell) ,  Tri Mandir Adalaj ,  Indroda Nature park ,  Sabarmati River front Indroda Nature park Adalaj ni vaav (stepwell) Day4:  Hutheesing Jain temple ,  Sabarmati Ashram ,  Gujarat Science City

Ahmedabad Trip Day4 (Hutheesing Jain temple, Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat Science City)

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Ahmedabad Trip Day4 ( Hutheesing Jain temple ,  Sabarmati Ashram,  Gujarat Science City) - Hutheesing Jain temple - 15min Temple has beautifully carved ornamental gate with its toran.It is world of peace. The white marble structure has idol of 15th Jain Tirthankar Lord Dharamnath Timings:  8:30 AM to 6:30 PM Cost:  The entry to the museum is absolutely free for everyone. Location:  Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Hridaya Kunj, Old Wadaj, Ahmedabad Sabarmati Ashram: Gandhiji had driven all the major activities of independence as well as upliftment of the society from this Ashram which was popularly known as Sabarmati Ashram. He stayed in the ashram for many years before he finally proceeded for a march to Dandi to break the salt law.  This exhibits historic events of Gandhiji’s life. Also Photographs of  Gandhiji with his wife Kasturba and other ashram associates. Gujarat Science City: Entry fee- 20 rs for ad...

Ahmedabad Trip Day3 (Adalaj ni vaav (stepwell), Tri Mandir Adalaj, Indroda Nature park, Sabarmati River front)

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Ahmedabad Trip Day3 (Adalaj ni vaav (stepwell), Tri Mandir Adalaj,  Indroda Nature Park, Sabarmati Riverfront) Adalaj ni vaav (stepwell)  Average time spent: 45min It is a marvelous work of early civilization. The outsides of the place are not appealing and you won't even believe that something as good as the stepwell is present in that locality. But once you enter you will be breath taken. The beautiful carvings on the sandstone walls are simply marvelous. We were amazed and dazzled by its creator's vision. A 5 story well has a combination of Hindu and Islamic architecture. 5 floors deep and it gets cooler as you go downward. The usual tale of the Muslim king wanting to marry the defeated Hindu king's vivacious wife and ended with the lady jumping into the well Great carving on the walls of well. But the government is not giving adequate attention to preserving such great monuments. Spotlights must be installed in the well in dark areas so that its beaut...

Ahmedabad Trip Day1 (Kids City, Kankaria Lake, Manek Chawk)

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Ahmedabad Trip Day1 (Kids City, Kankaria Lake, Manek Chawk) We reached Ahmedabad at 11am. After checking in at the Treebo Ambassador Hotel , we had lunch @ Simran Restaurant near the hotel. @2pm we headed towards Kids city. Kankaria Lake A lake is known as Kanakria surrounded by public attractions such as a zoo, toy train, kids city, tethered balloon ride, water rides, water park, food stalls, and entertainment facilities. The lake is very large in the heart of the city. It looks beautiful enough to enjoy cool cold winds and to be charming with such a magnificent lake. Naginawadi light n sound show Kids City Entry Fee: 100rs for kids, 50 rs for Adults Time Required : You need 4-5 hours to complete all the activities. Kids city is located near gate 8 of Kankariya lake. Its actually for the kids within 5-14 years. Kids below 5 yr can do very few activities. There is a small fire station, hospital, bank, ice cream factory, court, police station, etc. Kid...