Places to visit in the city Ahemdabad
JAMA MASJID - Ahemdabad
 The Jama Masjid of Ahmedabad is one of
the most beautiful mosques in the country. Located to the
east of the Teen Darwaja besides Mahatma Gandhi road, the
mosque was built in AD 1423 by Ahmad Shah. Built in the
Indo-Saracenic style, the mosque has 260 columns supporting
the roof. The dome is illuminated by the natural light which
is reflected into it by the external roofs. One of the major
attractions of the mosque is the beautiful stonework of
the Muluk-Khana or the Royal Gallery, which is a platform
standing on pillars.
SHAKING MINARETS - Ahemdabad
 The Sidi Bashir Mosque, commonly known
as the Shaking Minaret or Jhulta Minar, is located outside
the Sarangpur Gate. An interesting thing about the minarets
is that if one of the minarets is shaken, the other begins
to vibrate on its own. The minarets evoke lot of curiosity
and are the major attraction here. The mechanism that causes
the vibration is still a mystery and it is believed that
that the vibration is a protection against the damage caused
by the earthquakes
CALICO TEXTILE MUSEUM - Ahemdabad
 Started in 1949, the Calico museum of fabric, yarn and
textiles today houses designs, print and blocks from all
over the world. Some the exhibits that attract the attention
of a visitor are the paintings on cloth called kalamkari
(/’pen work/’), and designs from Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh,
Kashmir, and the North Eastern states of India. The museum
also has a collection of marble, sandstone and bronze icons
and busts split in two thematic sections—galleries for religious
textiles and historical textiles. The Museum is located
in Sarabhai House, a former haveli (bungalow) in the Shahi
Bagh Gardens locality of the city.
SIDI SAYID/’S MOSQUE - Ahemdabad
 The mosque was built by Sidi Sayid, Ahmad
Shah/’s slave, in AD 1573. The mosque is famous for its
stone tracery and the motifs of the banyan tree on its windows.
It is located near the Lal Darwaza (Red Gateway) and is
very close to the river end of the Relief Road
HATHI SINGH TEMPLE - Ahemdabad
 Built in 1848, this two-storeyed structure
in pure white marble is dedicated to Dharmanath, the fifteenth
Jina or Jain apostle. The temple has 52 shrines, each with
an image of a Jain Tirthankara. Located outside the Delhi
Gate, the temple is named after its builder Sheth Hathi
Singh.
STEP-WELLS - Ahemdabad
 Known as wavs or baolis in the local dialect, the step-wells
are constructions unique to North India. The Dada Hari Wav,
supposed to be one of the best wells, was built in 1501.
The well has a series of steps leading down to the lower
platforms terminating at a small octagonal well. Even on
the hottest day, the interiors of the well remain quite
cool. Though in a neglected state today, the well is a fascinating
place to visit.
SABARMATI ASHRAM - Ahemdabad
 Seven kilometres to the north of the city
on a quiet stretch of the river Sabarmati lies the ashram
set up by Mahatma Gandhi in 1915. The Sabarmati Ashram,
as it is popularly called, was the first Satyagraha Ashram
set up by Gandhi. The ashram still makes handicrafts, handmade
paper and spinning wheels. Hridaya Kunj, the cottage where
Mahatma Gandhi lived, is preserved as it was during his
lifetime. The Gandhi Ashram also houses a small memorial.
Visitors can have a look at a sound and light spectacle
that takes place three days a week.
VISHALA/VEECHAR (UTENSILS MUSEUM) - Ahemdabad
In the compound of the Vishala restaurant is located the
Utensils Museum. The museum has a unique collection of nutcrackers,
locks and utensils. Vishala serves traditional Gujarati
food in village surroundings.
SIDI SYED MOSQUE - INTERIOR - Ahemdabad
The mosque was built by Sidi Sayid, Ahmad
Shah/’s slave, in AD 1573. The mosque is famous for its
stone tracery and the motifs of the banyan tree on its windows.
It is located near the Lal Darwaza (Red Gateway) and is
very close to the river end of the Relief Road
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