‘Vav’ Heritage Trip to Ahmedabad 9th-10th June 2018

Jun 08-11, 2018

Ahmedabad, India

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2018-06-08 00:00:00 2018-06-11 00:00:00 Asia/Kolkata 'Vav' Heritage Trip to Ahmedabad 9th-10th June 2018 Duration: 1 Night, 2 Days Category: Heritage Tours Grade: Easy Starting Point: Mumbai Cost Per Person: INR 5,500 Description: Ahmedabad is indeed A treat for the Heritage & Architecture buffs. It is a largest city in Gujarat & is very rich in term of Culture & heritage. There are various places which are rarely explored. Patan, Modhera & Adalaj are few of them. In this Tour, we will walk you through History and you will be mesmerized to find the fine examples of Architecture. Adalaj is famous for its five stories deep Step well which is intricately carved & built in sandstone. Step wells like Adalaj were once integral to semi-arid regions of Gujarat as they provided water for drinking, washing & bathing. These wells were also venues for colorful festivals & sacred rituals. Rani Ki Vav is again an intricately carved step well in Patan which is 130 Kms from Ahmedabad. It is declared as UNESCO’S world heritage Site in 2014. It was constructed in Maru-Gurjara Architectural style during Chalukya dynasty. This magnificent East-facing stepwell measures approximately 64 m long, 20 m wide & 27 m deep. Modhera Sun Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to solar deity Surya situated on the banks of Pushpavati River. After Konark, this is prominent sun temple in India. No worship is offered here and is a protected monument by ASI. Apart from these 3 major places, we would be doing a full day excursion tour in Ahmedabad City on Day 2 exploring Various Mosques, Sabarmati Ashram & Temples. Highlights: 1) Exploring Architectural Master pieces in Stepwells, Namely, Rani Ki Vav & Adalaj 2) Visit to Sabarmati Ashram which was one of the residences of Mahatma Gandhi 3) Visit to Modhera Sun Temple, one of the few prominent Sun temples in India 4) Exploring the Famous Siddi Sayaad Jaali Mosque which is known worldwide for its beautifully carved lattice Windows. 5) Indulge in Local Food 6) Some Free time to do some Traditional Shopping in Ahmedabad Cost: INR 5,500 Inclusions: • 1 Night Accommodation at Ahmedabad Hotel • All Sightseeing & Meals costs from Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad • Sleeper Train Tickets – Mumbai to Ahmedabad & back Exclusions: • Meals in Trains • Mineral Water, Beverages cost • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’ Detailed Itinerary: Day 0, 8th June: Board Train for Ahmedabad from Mumbai at 10 p.m. Day 1,9th Jun: Drive Adalaj-Modhera-Patan Reach Ahmedabad Railway Station by 7 a.m. We will move towards Adalaj Stepwell, which is close to Station. Then we will be heading to Modhera sun Temple. After Lunch, proceed towards Patan to explore the Famous Rani Ki Vav. After a quick visit to the Patola museum & Patola House, we will head back to Ahmedabad. Night stay at Ahmedabad. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Day 2,10th Jun: Full day excursion Tour in Ahmedabad Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel. We will be exploring Ahmedabad today. Major Points to be covered: Sabarmati Ashram, Hari ni Vav, Siddi Sayyad Mosque, Sarkhej Roja, Hutheeesing Jain Temple. Evening Halt at Kankaria Lake. Move towards Ahmedabad Railway Station by 7.30 p.m. to Catch a Train back to Mumbai. (Breakfast & Lunch) Day 3, 11th Jun: Reach Mumbai by 6 a.m. Source: Facebook Ahmedabad, India Creativeyatra.com info@creativeyatra.com

Duration: 1 Night, 2 Days
Category: Heritage Tours
Grade: Easy
Starting Point: Mumbai
Cost Per Person: INR 5,500

Description:
Ahmedabad is indeed A treat for the Heritage & Architecture buffs. It is a largest city in Gujarat & is very rich in term of Culture & heritage. There are various places which are rarely explored. Patan, Modhera & Adalaj are few of them. In this Tour, we will walk you through History and you will be mesmerized to find the fine examples of Architecture.

Adalaj is famous for its five stories deep Step well which is intricately carved & built in sandstone. Step wells like Adalaj were once integral to semi-arid regions of Gujarat as they provided water for drinking, washing & bathing. These wells were also venues for colorful festivals & sacred rituals.

Rani Ki Vav is again an intricately carved step well in Patan which is 130 Kms from Ahmedabad. It is declared as UNESCO’S world heritage Site in 2014. It was constructed in Maru-Gurjara Architectural style during Chalukya dynasty. This magnificent East-facing stepwell measures approximately 64 m long, 20 m wide & 27 m deep.
Modhera Sun Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to solar deity Surya situated on the banks of Pushpavati River. After Konark, this is prominent sun temple in India. No worship is offered here and is a protected monument by ASI.
Apart from these 3 major places, we would be doing a full day excursion tour in Ahmedabad City on Day 2 exploring Various Mosques, Sabarmati Ashram & Temples.

Highlights:
1) Exploring Architectural Master pieces in Stepwells, Namely, Rani Ki Vav & Adalaj
2) Visit to Sabarmati Ashram which was one of the residences of Mahatma Gandhi
3) Visit to Modhera Sun Temple, one of the few prominent Sun temples in India
4) Exploring the Famous Siddi Sayaad Jaali Mosque which is known worldwide for its beautifully carved lattice Windows.
5) Indulge in Local Food
6) Some Free time to do some Traditional Shopping in Ahmedabad

Cost: INR 5,500

Inclusions:
• 1 Night Accommodation at Ahmedabad Hotel
• All Sightseeing & Meals costs from Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad
• Sleeper Train Tickets – Mumbai to Ahmedabad & back

Exclusions:
• Meals in Trains
• Mineral Water, Beverages cost
• Any other expenses which are not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 0, 8th June: Board Train for Ahmedabad from Mumbai at 10 p.m.

Day 1,9th Jun: Drive Adalaj-Modhera-Patan
Reach Ahmedabad Railway Station by 7 a.m. We will move towards Adalaj Stepwell, which is close to Station.

Then we will be heading to Modhera sun Temple.
After Lunch, proceed towards Patan to explore the Famous Rani Ki Vav.
After a quick visit to the Patola museum & Patola House, we will head back to Ahmedabad.

Night stay at Ahmedabad.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 2,10th Jun: Full day excursion Tour in Ahmedabad
Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel. We will be exploring Ahmedabad today.

Major Points to be covered: Sabarmati Ashram, Hari ni Vav, Siddi Sayyad Mosque, Sarkhej Roja, Hutheeesing Jain Temple.

Evening Halt at Kankaria Lake.

Move towards Ahmedabad Railway Station by 7.30 p.m. to Catch a Train back to Mumbai.
(Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3, 11th Jun: Reach Mumbai by 6 a.m.

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