Ahmedabad Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Ahmedabad

OVERVIEW- Founded in 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah, Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat state of India. A major industrial city popularly referred as the 'Manchester of the East', Ahmedabad is the cultural and economic hub of Gujarat. Located on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Gujarat. Ahmedabad was the former capital of Gujarat and has been home to some of the most important leaders of India's independence movement like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel. The city is also famous for its historical monuments and textile mills. Ahmedabad houses some of the finest specimens of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.

RAJKOT- Once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra, Rajkot is now an important industrial city of the West Indian state of Gujarat. It is also popular as the place where Mahatma Gandhi had spent the initial years of his life and gained early education from a school. Home to some striking gardens, ashrams, lakes and temples, Rajkot is also quite popular for its handicraft items, jewelry market and special tie and dye or Bandhani, a beautiful cloth material.

SURAT- It is the important trading center and port of ancient India, the city of Textile mills. It is also famous for its zari and brocades and is also an important diamond cutting centre. It is a city of gems and diamonds. Located on the southern bank of Tapti, Surat is renowned for its fine silk and exquisite brocades like the Tanchoi, Gajee and Kinkhab styles sometimes woven with gold and silver threads. It is also famous for spices and its diamond market as well as ivory and wood artwork of rare beauty.

AHMEDABAD- It is the largest city in Gujarat, associated with the great thinker and freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi. It is an exclusive blend of Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. The city's prosperous and eventful past and present is embodied in its rich kaleidoscope of history, art and culture, rich architecture and imposing monuments. The city is a famous business hub and is well known for chemical and textile industries.

Tour Destination: Rajkot/Surat - Ahmedabad - Rajkot/Surat

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: RAJKOT/SURAT - AHMEDABAD

Today morning drive to Ahmedabad. Transfer to hotel. Evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: AHMEDABAD

After breakfast, visit the city of Ahmedabad

JAMA MASJID- This mosque is the most impressive mosque of Ahmedabad. This mosque was built in 1424 during the control of Ahmed Shah. The mosque was initially proposed only for private use of the Sultans. This mosque is built in Indo-Sarsenic Islamic architectural style with yellow sandstone.

RANI RUPMATI MASJID- This mosque was named for the princess of Dhar who married the Sultan of Ahmedabad. This mosque is one more example of the Indo-Sarcenic blended style of architecture.

KANKARIA LAKE- Kankaria Lake is the biggest lake in the city. This place is the famous leisure place for the tourist. In the heart of the lake is an island patch with a summer palace known as Nagina Wadi. The lake is a popular amusement center, surrounded by parks, an aquarium, a boat club, a natural historical museum and a zoo.

GHANDHI ASHRAM- Gandhi Ashram is established by Mahatma Gandhi on a calm stretch of the Sabarmati river in 1917. During the life span of Mahatma Gandhi it was known as Satyagraha Ashram and was the midpoint of India's freedom movement. The ashram now has a museum, the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalay.

ISKCON TEMPLE- The temple with its calm and peaceful environment offers the perfect spot to spend some quiet time with oneself. This temple is devoted to Lord Krishna and his companion Radha. This is one of the most beautiful temples of the city.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: AHMEDABAD - RAJKOT/SURAT

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Rajkot/Surat to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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