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The Denitive Guide to everything Ahmedabad

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December 2013 Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

A Travel Guide - In and Around Ahmedabad

Sarkhej Roza is a mosque located in the village
of Makraba, 7 km south-west of Ahmedabad in Gujarat state, India. The mosque built in 1451 A.D. is known as "Ahmedabad's Acropolis", due to 20th century architect Le Corbusier's famous comparison of this mosque's design to the Acropolis of Athens. Sarkhej was once a prominent centre of Su culture in the country, where inuential Su saint Ganj Baksh lived. It was on the saint's suggestion that Sultan Ahmed Shah set up his capital on the banks of the Sabarmati, a few miles away from Sarkhej.

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A statue of Gandhi in the courtyard of Sabarmati Ashram

Sabarmati Ashram is a source of inspiration for the present generation, and will serve as such for the generations to come. Indeed, The Ashram, which became home to Mahatma Gandhi in 1917,has stood witness to many important happenings which were instrumental in" shaping the Karmavir Mohandas into the Mahatma and the Father of the Nation.

The front entrance of the Sarkhej Roza

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque was built in 1573 A.D., the last year of the existence of Sultanate of Gujarat. This intricately carved stone window is the Siddi Sayyed Jali, the unofcial symbol of city of Ahmedabad and the inspiration for the design of the logo of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

A view of a window at the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

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Adalaj Stepwell is a unique Hindu 'water building' in the village of Adalaj, close to Ahmedabad town in Gandhinagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The stepwell was built in 1499 by Muslim king Mohammed Begda for Queen Rani Roopba, wife of Veer Singh, the Vaghela chieftain. The step well or 'Vav', as it is called in Gujarati, is intricately carved and is ve stories in depth. Such step wells were once integral to the semi arid regions of Gujarat as they provided basic water needs for drinking, washing and bathing. These wells were also venues for colorful festivals and sacred rituals.
Looking up at the beautiful pillars of the Adalaj Stepwell

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Rani Sipris Mosque or popularly known as Rani Sipri ni Masjid" is a timeless gem in the walled city. Queen Sipri, the Hindu wife of the Sultan of Gujarat, commissioned the mosque in 1514 AD. And thus, this mosque throws light onto the inter-religious marriages in those times that were common among Indian royalty. The columns in the mosque are a reection of the beautiful craftsmanship of the bygone era.A truly magnicent and ornate mosque, it is also known as Masjid-eNagina i.e. Jewel of a mosque. A separate area of worship, for the women called, Jenana is located upstairs. You can visit it if you are close to Astodia Darwaja."
Rani Sipris Mosque, near Astodia Darwaza

Constructed in the year 1850 AD, Hathee Singh temple is a very famous Jain temple. It has been named after its founder Seth Hathee Singh, a prosperous Jain merchant. Hathee Singh Jain temple of Ahmedabad was built in the dedication of the 15th Jain Trithanakara named Dharmnath. The temple is a double storied construction that has a dome on the front side. The other two sides of the temple consist of lavishly carved out galleries. It is known for its fabulous architectural styling and designing that consists of intricate carvings. The temple has a cemented courtyard that is enclosed by a row of cloisters, which contains 52 holy places.
The beautiful architecture of the Hathee Singh Temple

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The Denitive Ahmedabad Food Guide

Food
Khaman, Patra, Khandavi, Dhokla Ganthiya

Location
Mehta Resturant, Daas Khaman, Lijjat Khaman Ganthiya Raath Raipur and Astodiya Bhajiya House Gujarat Daalwada, Ambica Daalwada Karnawati Dabeli Jaasu Ben Pizza Manekchowk Night Bazar Bera Samosa, Famous Samosa Moti Mahal Paramount, Dana Pani Bhatiyaar Gali, Ronak Tawa, Farooq Tawa, Sagar Tawa, Magic Chicken
Authentic Gujrati Thali Authentic Gujrati Dhokla

Vegetarian Non Vegetarian

Bhajiya Daalwada Dabeli Ahmedabadi style Pizza Street Food Samosa and Kebab Foil Chicken, Biryani, Dabba Gosht Mughlai Street Non Veg Food

Steaming hot Mutton Sheekh Kebab from Bhatiyaar Gali

Gujarati Authentic Meals and Thalis (Lunch)

Restaurant Vishala Village Rajwaadu Agashiya Gordhan Thaal Athethi Theme Museum of Utensil and Gujarati Village Theme Gujrati Village Theme Traditional, Authentic, rare Gujrati dishes Economical Gujrati Thali Economical Gujrati Thali
Delicious Raipur Bhajiya

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The Best of Ahmedabad Shopping

In sync with the avor of Gujarat, the Night Market is held at the Law Garden in Ahmedabad, It is one of the busiest places to visit in Ahmedabad. Law Garden is famous for being a shoppers paradise as well as a recreational spot for the young and the kids. However compared to other location the prices are quite affordable especially for these handicraft items which are all handmade and thus exquisite. The market is open all day and night. At night, the whole area presents a very glittery picture with the colorful wares and other embroidered wall hangings to go with it.
One of the several shops at the Law Garden Night Market

Dhal Garwad is famous for cotton fabric and dress materials, as well as traditional Bandhini tops, Salwaar Kameez and many other clothing items. Closeby, Rani No Hajiro is popular for accessories, jewelry and ornaments. Dhal Garwad is near Teen Darwaza which is one of the oldest and largest markets in Ahmedabad. Dhal Garwad is known for quality goods at cheap prices, with a lot of the clothes consisting of delicate mirror work. The shops are colorful and lively and are open throughout the day. You can strike up good bargains with a bit of haggling, while you explore the numerous lanes and by lanes of the maze that is the Dhal Garwad.
Some beautiful fabric at Dhal Garwad

Khadi is a handspun and hand-woven" cloth in" India from cotton, silk or wool which are spun into threads on a" Charaka (spinning wheel). Khadi is not just a cloth it is a selfsufciency movement started by Father of our Nation, Mahatma Ghandi against the British rule in 1920. British sourced the cotton from India at cheaper prices & export to Britain later they imported cotton clothes back to India at a higher price, Mahatma Gandhi started Khadi Movement to make Indians self-sufcient by spinning their own clothes using Charaka thus providing rural self-employment & self-sufciency. From then onwards Khadi and Charaka became a symbol of Ghandian values. Khadi can be bought at Khadi Bhandar in Panjrapol and at the Gandhi Ashram.

Several varieties of Khadi clothees can be bought at several shops throughout the city

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