In a country boasting countless ancient cities and structures, it takes something special to become India's first UNESCO Urban World Heritage site – and Ahmedabad has it. The Gujarati capital and birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, discover centuries of history and heritage with this three-day tour.
Following an afternoon flight, we check into a hotel and rest-up, ready for a full day of city sightseeing ahead. It all starts with a guided walk around the old quarter to tour traditional housing areas known as 'pols'. As part of a thriving cottage industry, many residents make a living handcrafting jewellery, books, birdfeeders and more – it's the heartbeat of the community.
After getting to know the locals, we'll tick off all the top sights too. The minarets and mosaics of Jamma masjid mosque, the grand gateways of the Bhadra Fort and Sabarmati Ashram – former home of Mahatma Gandhi – to name just a few. Throw in a striking selection of centuries-old sacred temples, and the whole trip is a long list of India's most treasured historical monuments.
Walking tour