One-Day Ahmedabad Sightseeing Tour by Car

1Day One-Day Ahmedabad Sightseeing

Kankaria Lake

Kankaria Lake is one of the best attractions in Ahmedabad. You can do so much here like boat rides, activities in the water park, kids’ toy train, and zoo besides a relaxing stroll near the lake. Kankaria Lake is a place to chill, relax and unwind after a hectic day of touring and sightseeing. Kankaria Lake has become a picnic spot for the locals in Ahmedabad.

• Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes

Riverfront Flower Garden

The next place that we will visit in this One-Day Sightseeing Tour of Ahmedabad is the garden on the Sabarmati Riverfront. This garden is full of colorful flowers and the specialty of this garden is that the flowers are arranged based on fragrance, color, and various other themes. You can see around 72 kinds of flowers. There are various sections in this Riverfront Flower Garden such as Flower Valley, Trikone Vatika, Rose Garden, Flower Terraces, Greenhouse, Plant Showcase, and others. When you visit the garden in January, you can participate in the flower show.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Sidi Sayed Mosque

If you want to see the last of the Mughal rule in Ahmedabad, then you should visit the Sidi Sayed Mosque. This mosque is an exceptional monument with incredible architecture. The lattice work on the windows is a gem of artistic skills. The carvings and the jaali designs are some of the best you can ever see. The blend of Indian and Islamic architecture is used in the construction of this mosque. The mosque has inspired many institutions to incorporate design elements in their logos.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Teen Darwaza

Another famous monument that we will visit in Ahmedabad One-Day Sightseeing Tour is the famous Teen Darwaza. This is a gateway to enter Ahmedabad and was constructed in 1415. The arched gateway and its architecture are unbelievably magnificent. The gateway of Teen Darwaza leads you to the inner courtyards of Bhadra Fort.

• Recommended duration of visit: 20 minutes

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is one of the remaining remnants of the illustrious Mughal rule in Ahmedabad. The mosque is exceptional in its architecture and was built by Ahmed Shah I, who was also the founder of Ahmedabad, in 1423. There is an enormous courtyard inside where Muslims gather to pray. The arched gateways, domes, columns, and minarets are the various features of this mosque that you should watch out for. You will find beautiful ornamented designs, carvings, and architecture in this mosque.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Swaminarayan Temple

One of the most famous temples that we will visit in this Full Day Ahmedabad Tour is Swaminarayan Temple. This temple is dedicated to the founder of the Swaminarayan sect, Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The temple is a marvel in Hindu architecture and its carvings, pillars, domes, and arches have the most beautiful architecture. Various architectural styles were used in the construction of this temple. The arches have geometric patterns and floral carvings. Pavilions have Mughal architecture and gateways have Maratha architecture. There are idols of Indian deities like spiritual gurus. If you want to have a glimpse into Gujarati culture and religion, then this is the best place to visit in Ahmedabad.

• Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes

Hutheesing Jain Temple

One of the magnificent temples that you can see on this One-Day Ahmedabad Sightseeing Tour is Hutheesing Jain Temple. The temple is incredibly beautiful and its architecture and carvings are exceptional. A rich merchant called Hathee Singh ordered to build this temple in devotion to the Jain Tirthankara Dharmanath. The ironic fact about this temple was that the merchant died before the construction was complete. But his wife developed it in 1850. There are many deities in this temple and beautiful carvings on the domes, walls, pillars, and interiors.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Sabarmati Ashram

Sabarmati Ashram is the place that you must visit if you are touring Ahmedabad. This is the ashram from where Gandhiji started the historic Dandi March. He lived here for many years along with his wife Kasturba Gandhi. You can tour many buildings here such as Vinoba Kutir, Nandini, Upasana Mandir, and Magan Niwas. There are art galleries in which you can view various exhibits relating to Mahatma Gandhi and India’s freedom struggle. You can tour the cottage where Gandhiji lived called Hriday Kunj.

• Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes

Akshardham Temple

Akshardham Temple is one of the amazing temples which we will visit on this Full-Day Ahmedabad Sightseeing Tour. This temple is a marvel of Hindu architecture and is one of the iconic temples in Ahmedabad. The most amazing thing about Akshardham Temple is that no steel was used in its construction. Instead, 6000 tonnes of red sandstone was used. The temple has the idol of Lord Swaminarayan along with those of his devotees. There are exhibition halls in the temple such as Sahajanand Hall, Mystic India Hall, Premanand Hall, Neelkanth Hall, and others. You can view various exhibits along with sound and light show at the temple.

• Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes