Morning Heritage Walk - house of mg
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.
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Morning Heritage Walk - house of mg
What's included in Morning Heritage Walk - house of mg
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Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
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
Bhadra Fort
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.
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.
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- Welcome Drink & Transportation
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Opp. Sidi Saiyed Mosque
