Explore Ahmedabad Spiritual Sites - A Private Tour with Akshardham Temple& Lunch

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About this activity

Ahmedabad is the sixth largest city in India, and it's first UNESCO World Heritage City. Your private tour with a local English speaking guide will take you to some of the best attractions and memorials in this ancient city. Your tour includes the Jama Maszid, the Sidi Saiyed Mosque, the Adalaj Stepwell and the Akshardham Temple.

Highlights

Jama Maszid
Sidi Saiyed Mosque
Lunch at a local Restaurant
Adalaj Stepwell
Akshardham Temple (Akshardham Remains Closed On Every Monday)

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 02 Bottles of Mineral Water Per Person.
Included: English Speaking Local Guide.
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Included: Lunch at Local restaurant (Beverage Excluded)
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Items of a personal nature

Itinerary

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

2 hours

You will be picked up from your hotel in Ahmedabad’s city center. Your local English Speaking guide will begin the tour at 8:00 AM. The first stop on the tour will be the Jama Masjid of Ahmedabad (Friday Mosque). It was built in 1423 during the reign of Ahmedabad’s founder Ahmed Shah I. While all around the mosque lies the hectic frenzy of the old city-center, step through the gates and the urban chaos falls away, leaving you standing in a refuge of profound serenity.

Next, you will visit Sidi Saiyed Mosque. It was built in 1573 by Sidi Saiyyed, an Abyssinian in the entourage of Bilal Jhajar Khan, a General in the armed forces of the last Sultan. The mosque’s famous “Tree of Life Jali” or lattice work done on the semicircular arch windows has come to symbolize the grandeur of the city. From here, you will visit the Hathee Singh Jain Temple.
Gandhi Ashram

one hour

Continue to explore the Sabarmati Ashram (also known as the Gandhi Ashram), which is situated in a suburb of Ahmedabad on the banks of the River Sabarmati. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (known as Mahatma Gandhi), lived here for close to twelve years.

Your tour includes lunch at local restaurant. (Beverage Excluded).
Adalaj Step-well

one hour Admission included

After lunch, continue to the Adalaj Stepwell to see a Hindu water storage in the town of Adalaj. The 5-story Stepwell was built in 1499 by the Muslim ruler Mohammed Begda. The stepwells were once necessary to the semiarid districts of Gujarat as they provided essential water for drinking, washing and bathing. These wells were also settings for celebrations and holy ceremonies.
Swaminarayan Akshardham

2 hours Admission included

Your tour continues to Akshardham Temple, a Swaminarayan sanctuary complex. This Hindu temple complex took 13 years to build and is a tribute to Lord Swaminarayan and his teachings.

Your tour concludes with you being driven back to your hotel in central Ahmedabad.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point

Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup points

Vinnca Kanak Hotel
Hotel Abhishek
Hotel Dev Aadi
OYO 3763 Naeeka Hotel
Starz Club and Spa
Sabar Inn Hotel
The Westend
Tribecca Inn
Hotel King Palace
Hotel Golden Plaza
Hotel Sadbhav
OYO 48619 Hotel Anushri Villa

and 196 more pickup points

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen with hats or scarf for ladies are highly recommended
Akshardham Temple is closed on Mondays.