This walking tour in the UNESCO world heritage city of Ahmedabad passes through a maze of streets & pols (ancient living units) located deep inside this walled city; covering not just the visual aesthetics -the art in architecture, but scientific manifestations like well thought-of rain harvesting system, drainage system, etc. Its amazing to understand how the culture & lifestyle and ethical aspects & spiritual ideologies of the people who live here finds manifestation in the vernacular architecture. This walk in the pols of Ahmedabad promises to fascinate people across genres! Moreover it gives enthusiasts an opportunity to visit exquisite places of historical & heritage value that cannot be easily found even on google maps!
Including Jain Derasars: Jain Derasars are very ancient & known for their exquisite art & craft & symbolic depictions.
Learn about the intriguing Indo-Islamic style of architecture, here a mix of Jain & Islamic elements.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Please find me waiting near the entry steps of the Jami Mosque, on Gandhi Road.