• Manek Chowk - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Ahmedabad by an English-speaking guide for a 7:30 AM tour.

The tour kicks off at a café where participants can savor some sweet masala chai tea while the guide shares insights about Ahmedabad. This city is one of Gujarat’s most affluent urban areas, boasting a rich history, captivating architecture, and vibrant bazaars.

Visitors can admire a painting by the renowned artist M.F. Husain, who frequented the café. A Tuk-Tuk (a three-wheeled auto rickshaw) will then transport guests to the Swaminarayan Temple, known for its intricate teak carvings dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. The journey continues into Old Ahmedabad to explore its pols: clusters of houses with shared pathways and private entrances. Guests can wander through several pols, observing the beautifully carved houses and learning about their history.

The tour includes a visit to Manek Chowk square to see the chabutras, the city’s bird feeding towers.

• Sidi Saiyyed Mosque - The tour proceeds to the fifteenth-century Jama Masjid Mosque, showcasing a blend of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles.

Participants may choose to pause for a traditional Gujarati breakfast (at their own expense).

The tour resumes with another tuk-tuk ride to the Sidi Bashir Mosque, famous for its ‘Shaking Minarets’ (Jhulta Minar), which gently vibrate when touched. The itinerary also includes a visit to the fifteenth-century Panchkuva step well and a textile bazaar before concluding at the Sidi Sayed Mosque.

After the tour, guests will be transported back to their hotel in the city center.

• Complimentary mineral water (2 bottles per person)
• Private air-conditioned transport
• Tuk-Tuk rides as per itinerary
• English-speaking local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (city center)

• Additional food or drink.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Gratuities

Ahmedabad is the sixth largest city in India and the first to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City. Exploring the city on foot or by tuk-tuk offers a fantastic opportunity to experience its architecture and the daily lives of its residents. During your morning tour, you’ll visit the Swaminarayan Temple and the Sidi Bashir Mosque, known for their “Shaking Minarets.” You’ll also wander through the 18th-century “pols,” which are houses featuring their own lanes and gateways.

Highlights

• Swaminarayan Temple (Closed every Monday)
• 18th-century “pols”
• Jama Masjid Mosque
• Sidi Bashir Mosque and the “Shaking Minarets”
• Sawami Narayan Temple is Closed on MONDAYs
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
• Not recommended for pregnant women.
• Not recommended for participants with back problems.
• 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.
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

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