Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Ahmedabad

This was the centre of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent struggle against the British for the independence of India. His aura still lingers here and one can travel back in time to get a sense of his ideology and remarkable life

This elegant temple created out of white marble was built in 1848 A.D. by a rich merchant Sheth Hutheesing as a dedication to the 15th Jain Tirthankar, Shri Dharmanatha. Located outside the Delhi Gate, the temple is spread over a sprawling courtyard, with a mandapa surmounted by a large ridged dome supported by 12 ornate pillars. The small garbhagriha (main shrine) on the east end reaches up into three stunningly carved spires and is encircled by 52 small shrines dedicated to the various Tirthankars

be built in Ahmedabad under the Mughal rule. The carved jaalis in the windows of the western wall of the mosque are known worldwide and have become a symbol of the city of Ahmedabad. The carvings look like fine lace filigree work, but are hewn from solid stone. The craftsmanship of this mosque places it on a level nearly unequaled in the world.

Proposed in the 1960s, the construction began in 2005.

Only the central gateway and two minarets survive; they are known as the Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets.