HISTORIC AHMEDABAD TOUR
04th January 2025

Brief Info

Date: 4th Jan to 5th Jan 2025


Duration: 2 Days and 1 Night

Places to be covered -

Rani ki Vav, Sahastraling Talav, Patola Saree Museum, Modhera Sun Temple, Adalaj Vav
Akshardham Temple, Hatheesinh Jain Temple, Siddhi Sayyad Mosque, Kankariya Lake etc.

About the place -


Ahmedabad - The city of Ahmedabad is endowed with a rich architectural heritage that is vital to the local identity and continuity of the place. Along with the foremost heritage Indo-Islamic monuments of the 15th to 17th centuries, there are potential heritage precincts in the form of the Pols, the traditional residential clusters of the medieval period, which makes Ahmedabad exceptional. Combining these all, the historic walled city of Ahmedabad has it all to be the first city in India to be inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage City list of 2017.


Rani ki Vav - The only real sign of Patan’s former glory is this astoundingly beautiful step-well. Located on the banks of the Saraswati River, this is one of the oldest and finest stepwells in Gujarat and is remarkably preserved. Steps lead down through multiple levels with lines of carved pillars and more than 800 sculptures, mostly on Vishnu-avatar themes, as well as striking geometric patterns. The stepwell is made in the form of an inverted temple. It showcases superior craftsmanship of the era, and the unique Maru-Gurjara architectural style and houses sculptures similar to the Vimalavasahi temple in Mount Abu and Sun temple at Modhera. The stepwell was built in 1063 by Rani Udayamati of the Chaulukya Dynasty to commemorate her husband, Bhimdev I. A 1304 composition of Jain monk, Merutunga, mentions that Udayamati, the daughter of Naravaraha Khangara, built this stepwell at Patan. The same composition also mentions that the stepwell was commissioned in 1063 and was completed after 20 years. Archeologists Henry Cousens and James Burgess visited it in 1890s when it was completely buried under silt and only the shaft and few pillars were visible. The stepwell was rediscovered in 1940s, and the Archeological Survey of India restored it in 1980s. The stepwell has been listed as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites since 2014.



Tour Itinerary

Friday - 

  • Board the train From Mumbai at around 10:00 pm
  • Overnight Travel to Ahmedabad

Saturday - 

  • Reach Ahmedabad at 6:30 am
  • Check in at the hotel and freshen up
  • Explore heritage places around Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar
  • Explore Adalaj ni Vav, Akshardham Temple
  • Explore Saddi Sayyad Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Hathisinh Jain Temple
  • Spend evening at Kankariya Lake
  • Overnight stay at Ahmedabad


Sunday -

  • Wake up early and get ready by 6:00 am
  • Visit the Sun Temple at Modhera
  • Breakfast and travel towards Patan
  • Visit Rani ki Vav, Sahastraling Talav, Patola Saree Museum
  • Lunch and travel to Ahmedabad 
  • Travel back to Mumbai by 10:00 pm

Monday -

  • Reach Mumbai by 6:00 am

Tour Cost
Cost of the trek is Rs. 7,000/- only (Ex Ahmedabad) 


The cost includes -

  • 1N Accommodation in the hotel at Ahmedabad on twin sharing
  • Food during the trip (1 BF, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner, 2 Tea)
  • Transportation in private vehicle during the sightseeing
  • Entry, Guide and Expertise Charges


The cost does not include - 

  • Train Fare
  • Camera Charges
  • Food during the train journey
  • Packaged drinking water / cold drinks etc.
  • Any personal expenses like laundry, room services
  • Any kind of travel insurance
  • Anything which is not mentioned in the cost includes
Registration Process

To register for the trek, contact - 9987577684 / 9819986540 / 9819800060

Email us at owletoutdoors@gmail.com

One has to pay Rs 4000/- (Non refundable) at the time of registrtion.
Remaining amount to pay 1 month before the journey date.

Handover cash or deposit in the following bank account -

Account Name: OWLET OUTDOORS
Account Number: 50200028742000 (Current)
Bank Name: HDFC Bank
Branch: Shantivan, Borivali East, Mumbai
IFSC: HDFC0000414


Note: Train Bookings open 4 months in advance. So get confirmed train tickets, register yourself well in time.
Things to be carried

Here is a list of things to be carried for the trek - 

  • Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
  • Water - 3 Liters at least
  • Extra clothes, Towel / Napkin
  • Torch with extra batteries
  • Something to munch on during journey
  • Sunscreen lotion, Mosquito repellent
  • Personal Medicines required if any
  • Camera with Battery Charger (Optional)
  • Identity Proof
Rules to be followed

Few Rules we would like people follow -


  • Consumption of alcohol, smoking, drugs, narcotics is strictly not allowed and would lead to expulsion from the trek.
  • Leader's decision will be final and binding to all members. No arguments will be entertained.
  • Each member is responsible for their own safety and baggage.
  • Please do not use deodrant or perfumes as honey bees gets attracted towards it.
  • Please do not wear any jewellery or gold ornaments.
  • Please do not litter. Do not throw plastic, paper, wrappers, bottles etc. Carry them home to throw in the dustbin.
  • We strongly believe in saying - Wherever we go, leave only footprints and take back only memories.
Other Info

Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing / Rappelling is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek. 

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For Registraion Email Us at: owletoutdoors@gmail.com

or Call: 9987577684 / 9819986540