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Dada Harir ni Vav

Dada Harir ni Vav opens as early as 9am. And if you make it to this destination before that time, you could spend some time at the mosque of Sultani, which is behind the step-well.
Over 500 years old, the step-well, made of sandstone in the style of Solanki architecture, is five stories deep and features an octagonal plan on the top. Inside the well, vertical pillars and platforms are stacked one upon another, and horizontally, the views unite as the step-well deepens from one end to the other, lending itself to beautiful perspectives.
Step-wells of Gujarat are well known, and your trip to the city won’t be justified without a visit to Dada Harir ni Vav, which is accessible by local modes of transport. The more famous step-wells such as Adalaj Vav and Rani ki Vav in Patan are best visited on longer trips to the city.

Dada Harir ni Vav, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, India

If you are a fan of automobiles, this place is a must-visit. The Vintage Car Museum houses over 100 vintage cars of all brands, shapes and sizes. Set up by Pranlal Bhogilal, founder-president of the Vintage and Classic Car Club of India, the museum also allows visitors to pay a small fee and ride the car of their choice.
Vintage Village, a Gujarati-themed dining restaurant complements the museum and serves elaborate Gujarati thali for lunch and dinner during the day.

The famous Dandi March began from this Ashram in the year 1930. Partly a museum, this place reverberates peace from every corner. You could spend time looking through pictures, handwritten notes, excerpts from history or by walking around Gandhiji’s house to learn about his life. Have more time on your hands? You may want to try spinning the charkha, shop for authentic khadi clothes or stroll along the Sabarmati River.
Sabarmati Ashram, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Hridaya Kunj, Old Wadaj, Ahmedabad, India, +91 79 2755 7277
What better way to learn about the Father of the Nation than by visiting Sabarmati Ashram. Located on the banks of river Sabarmati, the Ashram was one of the residences of Mahatma Gandhi who lived here for 12 years along with his wife Kasturba Gandhi.

Managed by Sarabhai Foundation, the Calico Museum is one of the leading and celebrated textile museums in the world and an important Indian institution. The Calico collection along with Sarabhai Foundation’s collection of outstanding bronzes, Pichwais paintings, Jain art objects and Indian miniature paintings are housed at this museum. Its outstanding collection of Indian fabrics exemplifies handicraft textiles spanning five centuries.
In case you decide to make a visit to this spectacular museum, you may want to pre-book the guided tour via phone.

Amdavad ni Gufa is an underground art gallery designed by the famous architect B.V. Doshi and exhibits the work of the famous artist M.F. Hussain. Also known as Hussain-Doshi ni Gufa, the roof of this cave-like underground structure is made of interconnected domes covered with tiled mosaics. Above ground is Zen Café, an open-air coffee shop that serves scrumptious ice tea, coffee, Indian tea, pizzas and sandwiches. The Gufa and café are open to the public from 4pm to 8pm.

Amdavad ni Gufa, Opposite L.D Engineering, Gujarat University, University Road, University Area, Ahmedabad, India, +91 79 2630 8698

Sidi Sayed Mosque

Open to visitors as late as 10pm, Sidi Sayed Mosque is more than 400 years old and the most famous mosque in Ahmedabad. The mosque was built with yellow sandstone in Indo-Islamic style of architecture and is famous for its beautifully carved ‘Tree of Life Jali’ — latticework done on one of the semi-circular arch windows — which is now the unofficial symbol of Ahmedabad and inspiration for the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad’s logo.

Sidi Sayed Mosque, Opp. GPO, Salapose Rd, Gheekanta, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad, India, +91 79 2550 8264