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Hathee Singh - Jain Temple

Hathee Singh - Jain Temple, Gandhinagar

 srhussaini Says:  Hathee Singh Jain Temple was built outside Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain Merchant. This is the best known of Ahmedabad's many ornate Jain Temples. Built of pure white marble and profusely decorated with rich carvings, the Hathee Singh Temple is dedicated to Dharamanath,... 

Sarkhej Roza

Sarkhej Roza, Gandhinagar

 srhussaini Says:  Travel south along the highway, and a short day tour will bring you to the Sarkhej complex, a cluster of monuments dating from the Sultanate. Sarkhej was the home of the Muslim religious leader Ahmed Shaik, who was a spiritual guide of Sultan Ahmed Shah. In 1411, he was one... 

Rani Rupmati's Mosque

Rani Rupmati's Mosque, Gandhinagar

 srhussaini Says:  Rani Rupmati Masjid named after the princess of Dhar who married the Sultan of Ahmedabad, is another fine example of the Indo-Saracenic blended style. A high central arch, 3 imposing domes, slim minarets, carved galleries and an exquisite Mihrab are the high points. Note how... 

Shaking Minarets

Shaking Minarets, Gandhinagar

 srhussaini Says:  To see the miracles of Ahmedabadi architecture, called Shaking Minarets (Jhoolta Minar), you must head for Sidhi Bashir mosque, where when one minaret is moved with force, the other shakes in sympathy. Unfortunately, after the Qutab Minar tragedy during which many were... 

Sabarmati Ashram

Sabarmati Ashram, Gandhinagar

 srhussaini Says:  The beautiful ashram complex of Ahmedabad, with it's shady trees populated by thousands of parakeets, beeeaters, sunbirds and squirells, offers a refuge from the loud streets of the city, and is one the foremost tourist attractions of Ahmedabad. Among all the monuments and... 

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar

 srhussaini Says:  Ahmedabad, the city of Ahmed Shah (Medieval ruler of Gujarat), is known for its rich past and its association with the Mahatma (Great Soul), also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Ahmedabad city offers the traveler a unique style of architecture, which is a blend of Hindu... 

Akshardham - Monument

Akshardham - Monument, Gandhinagar

 srhussaini Says:  One of the wonders of the world, the imposing 10 story high, intricately carved architectural masterpiece, enshrines Golden Murti (idol) of Lord Swaminarayan, the founder of the Swaminarayan faith. Akshardham is an architectural marvel of this Century. Awe-inspiring... 

Hotels  

Fortune Inn Haveli

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Cambay Spa & Golf Resort

 1 Review and 57 Opinions  Cambay Holidays, Gandhinagar We had a weekend outing to Cambay Spa & Golf Resort, Gandhinagar. It... 

Hotels  

Grand Bhagwati: Plenty of Chioce....

Grand Bhagwati: Plenty of Chioce...., Gandhinagar

 srhussaini Says:  Grand Bhagwati is one of the best hotels with 24 hours coffee shop. Located on Sarkhej-Gandhi Road, little far off from Ahmedabad. But the service and standard of rooms is good. Only problem with this particular hotel is its pure vegetarian. New Property, so rooms are good... 

Transportation  

Bus to Gandhinagar

Bus to Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar

 srhussaini Says:  There are many Trains from Mumbai (Bombay) to Gandhinagar. The journey is of approximately 9 hours. You can even go to Ahmedabad and from there take a cab or bus to Gandhinagar. From Ahmedabad the distance to Gandhinagar won't be more than 35 kms.By Air : Ahmedabad is... 

Local Customs  

City of Vegetarians

City of Vegetarians, Gandhinagar

 srhussaini Says:  Non-Vegy's be aware. Ahmedabad though has hotels which provide Non-veg, but majority of the hotels doesn't provide Non-veg. 

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 Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, is situated 32 km north-east on the west bank of the Sabarmati River and named Gandhinagar, after the Gujarat-born Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhinagar is India's...... 

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