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Ahmedabad
Evening Half Day Step Well Tour With traditional baazar & Jumma Masjid extension
- Duration4h 30m
- Max Travelers4 people
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
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.
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What's included
Private transportation
Itinerary
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.
Rani no Hajiro also known as Mughalai Bibi's Tomb ornTombs of Ahmed Shah's Queens. The courtyard has 8nmarble tombs of queens of Ahmed Shah I and othernGujarat Sultanate rulers. The main tomb belongs tonMughalai Bibi, mother of Mahmud Begada and the wifenof Muhammad Shah II carved in white marble. Thentombs are covered with beautiful rich brocade works,nthe textile style that developed during rule of AhmednShah I. The intricate stone work and carving is mixturenof Hindu, Jain, and Islamic architectural styles.
Raja no Hajiro or Badshah no Hajiro is a king'snmausoleum and has group of tombs. The famous Ahmednshah's tomb is situated in Manek Chowk area close tonJumma Masjid and opposite to Rani no Hajiro. Thenmosque consists of tomb of Ahmed shah I, the foundernof Ahmedabad city. The grandson of Ahmed shah Qutnud-Din Shah is buried to his right. The mosque wasncompleted in 1414 by his son Muhhamad Shah. Being anmulti culture space we can see influence of Hindunculture in its practices like oil lamp practice.
The Jumma Masjid was erected by Ahmed Shah 1 (A.D.n1411- 1441) in 1424. It has three sidenentrances portico on eastern, northern and southernnside. The pillars of the prayer hallnentrance have beautifully carved motifs influenced byndifferent cultures of the city. It has 260nthe narrow lanes of the city.npillars and 15 domes. Visit to Jumma Masjid willnoverwhelm you with its large complex within
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.