Morning Heritage Walk

Morning Heritage Walk

Ahmedabad – World Heritage City boasts of some of the finest Islamic monuments, Jain temples, vernacular wooden architecture, and a thriving ‘Walled City Culture’. One way to witness and experience this milieu of vibrant living culture is through a heritage walk. Heritage Walks will give you an unforgettable glimpse into six hundred years of history through old city highlights like Mangaldas ni Haveli, Jami Masjid, Bhadra Fort, Manek Chowk Vegetable Market, Chandla Ol, Sidi Saiyad Jali, Khetrapal Jain Shrine and the Teen Darwaja Market. Carrying a copy of Ahmedabad City Guide that we provide as a PDF that will make the walks more insightful and allow you to take the history home with you.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Bhadra Rd Opposite Electricity House, Gheekanta, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad 380001 India

The Sidi Saiyed Mosque, commonly known as Sidi Saiyad Ni Jali is built in 1572-73 A.D. The mosque has beautiful stone latticework Jalis (windows) on the side and back arches. The back wall is packed with square stone cut panels in geometrical designs

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad Village, Ahmedabad 380001 India

Fort constructed in the year 1411 A.D. during the rule of Marathas, was established by Sultan Ahmad Shah, the founder of the city. Fort was named after the presence of Bhadra Kali goddess temple built during the reign of the Marathas. The Bhadra Fort consists of the palace, the beautiful Nagina Baugh and the Ahmed Shah's Mosque on the west along with an wide open area known as Maidan-Shah on the east side.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jama Masjid, Manek Chowk, Gandhi Rd, Old City, Danapidth, Khadia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India

The Jumma Masjid was erected by Ahmed Shah 1 (A.D. 1411- 1441). It has three side entrances doorway on eastern, northern and southern side. The pillars of the prayer hall entrance have beautifully carved motifs influenced by different cultures of the city. It has 260 pillars and 15 domes.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ahmedshah Badshah's Tomb, Off, Gandhi Rd, Manek Chowk, Old City, Danapidth, Khadia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India

The famous Ahmed shah’s tomb also known as Raja No Haziro is situated in Manek Chowk area close to Jumma Masjid and opposite to Rani no Hajiro. The mosque consists of tomb of Ahmed Shah I, the founder of Ahmedabad city, while the grandson of Ahmed shah Qut-ud-Din Shah is buried to his right. The mosque was completed in 1414 by his son Muhammad shah.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Manek Chowk, Within Walled City, near Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad 380001 India

The Manek Chowk is a city square area got it named after the saint Baba Manek Nath a 15th century saint who lived on the banks of Sabarmati River. The Manek Chowk area has three phases during a day. In morning used a cow feeding area, then for day it turns to silver market and at night it converts to food market. Also the square is famous for silver jewelers market.

Duration: 15 minutes