Ahmedabad Tours
The history of Ahmedabad began when a brave Solanki king Karandev I fought with a Bhil chief, conquered his territory and named it Karnavati that later became Ahmedabad in the 15th century after this region came to be dominated by the Sultanate.
Sultan Ahmed Shah played a key role in developing Ahmedabad as a key center of crafts and architectural splendor.
Ride cable cars, go rock climbing and tour ancient monuments in Pavagadh while on Ahmedabad tours with Destination India Tourism. Embark on a tour of Akshardham Temple tour and see Sidi Bashir's Mosque, Calico Museum of Textiles and Sidi Saiyyad's Mosque while on Ahmedabad tours with Destination India Tourism.
Visit Sabarmati Ashram that is a constant reminder of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent struggle against colonial rule in India as you enjoy Ahmedabad tours with Destination India Tourism.
Set out on excursions to the ancient Jain Temples in Patan; shop for patola silk textiles and tour Rani ki Vav and Shamlaji, before settling for a ethnic meal at a local restaurant.
The Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad, India is a must visit with its 260 columns. It is believed that this shrine was constructed by Emperor Ahmed Shah with debris of several Hindu and Jain shrines that were plundered by the armies of the Sultanate.
Drive to Lothal located at a distance of 75 kilometers from Ahmedabad. Apparently a port city that was a part of the Indus Valley Civilization, Lothal encases you in a golden time warp.
An important commercial hub, Ahmedabad is the seventh largest city in India. Today this large Gujarat city is a bustling textile center and is often referred to as the 'Manchester of Gujarat'. With institutions like IIM churning out the best brains in the country, Ahmedabad has become an important seat of learning and education in modern India.
So come and explore this historically and culturally rich city in Gujarat, India with Destination India Tourism.
|
