Introduction
As a Gujarati native, Ahmedabad is a family hub for us its the primary link from Mumbai and the hub for us to go to all the spokes of family across Gujarat. On my recent trip to India I took some time to take the family around some of the key places across Ahmedabad. For most families of Gujarati (Indian) origin we never think about seeing the places in our back yard. So below I've described some of the things you can do in Ahmedabad besides shopping malls and give your family something of interest to do and see.
The step wells of Gujarat
Hidden in the old part of Ahmedabad in the midst is the Dada Harir Vav. The word "Vav" describes a set well where you would step down through the ground to gather water for daily use. Whilst these step well have been supersede in daily life. A visit will render you in awe of the function of these large holes in the ground but more so the intricate care and design of these unique pieces of architecture.
Huthee Singh Vadi
Tucked away again in the old part of town is the Jain temple Huthee Singh Vadi. The temple we visited was under restoration and photos weren't allowed inside. But here are a few shot taken from my phone from the outside of the temple.
How to to get around town
We took the approach to rent a rickshaw for 3 hours taking us everywhere. Interestingly even the rickshaw owner did not know all the placed but these are easily found on Google Maps and by asking around as we did.
And there is more to see in Ahmedabad, take a look at the tourism website and it has a wealth of options to keep a day occupied.
Note if your are going to cover a substantial amount of distance or have a large group the best option is to rent a car to drive you around.
As a Gujarati native, Ahmedabad is a family hub for us its the primary link from Mumbai and the hub for us to go to all the spokes of family across Gujarat. On my recent trip to India I took some time to take the family around some of the key places across Ahmedabad. For most families of Gujarati (Indian) origin we never think about seeing the places in our back yard. So below I've described some of the things you can do in Ahmedabad besides shopping malls and give your family something of interest to do and see.
The step wells of Gujarat
Hidden in the old part of Ahmedabad in the midst is the Dada Harir Vav. The word "Vav" describes a set well where you would step down through the ground to gather water for daily use. Whilst these step well have been supersede in daily life. A visit will render you in awe of the function of these large holes in the ground but more so the intricate care and design of these unique pieces of architecture.
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| A look across the top of the step well |
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| A look down into the main well |
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| As you step down you appreciate the layers of the well |
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| Intricate carving in both Sanskrit and Arabic (Mughal era) |
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| Looking up the step well towards the light |
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| Intricate carvings of the step well - perfection in all things |
Tucked away again in the old part of town is the Jain temple Huthee Singh Vadi. The temple we visited was under restoration and photos weren't allowed inside. But here are a few shot taken from my phone from the outside of the temple.
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| Huthee Singh Vadi-intricate decorations on the outside |
Siddhi Sayed Jali
Around the old Ahmedabad town the streets are riddles with gates (darwaza) and fortifications in the area. One of the interesting carvings in Ahmedabad are the jali's in the centre of town. These are fine carvings in a slab of stone forming windows to religious buildings.
How to to get around town
We took the approach to rent a rickshaw for 3 hours taking us everywhere. Interestingly even the rickshaw owner did not know all the placed but these are easily found on Google Maps and by asking around as we did.
And there is more to see in Ahmedabad, take a look at the tourism website and it has a wealth of options to keep a day occupied.
Note if your are going to cover a substantial amount of distance or have a large group the best option is to rent a car to drive you around.