Evening Half Day Step Well Tour With traditional baazar & Jumma Masjid extension

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The half day tour of Ahmedabad old city covers the places which makes one
look back to its rich culture and history. We aspire to deliver a special
experience through the attractions city has to offer in form of a stepwell,
local art and bazaar, and religious places.

What's Included

Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Opp. Sidi Saiyad Mosque

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Built in 1485 in sand stone has Hindu-Islamic architectural style. It is five stories deep and octagonal in shape at the top, built on intricately carved large pillars and two spiral staircases in West.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Rani no Hajiro also known as Mughalai Bibi's Tomb or Tombs of Ahmed Shah's Queens. The courtyard has 8 marble tombs of queens of Ahmed Shah I and other Gujarat Sultanate rulers. The main tomb belongs to Mughalai Bibi, mother of Mahmud Begada and the wife of Muhammad Shah II carved in white marble. The tombs are covered with beautiful rich brocade works, the textile style that developed during rule of Ahmed Shah I. The intricate stone work and carving is mixture of Hindu, Jain, and Islamic architectural styles.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Raja no Hajiro or Badshah no Hajiro is a king's mausoleum and has group of tombs. The famous Ahmed shah's tomb 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. The grandson of Ahmed shah Qut ud-Din Shah is buried to his right. The mosque was completed in 1414 by his son Muhhamad Shah. Being a multi culture space we can see influence of Hindu culture in its practices like oil lamp practice.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The Jumma Masjid was erected by Ahmed Shah 1 (A.D. 1411- 1441) in 1424. It has three side entrances portico 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 the narrow lanes of the city. pillars and 15 domes. Visit to Jumma Masjid will overwhelm you with its large complex within

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by The House of MG

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