The Old City Rickshaw Tour
Description
Glide through the narrow lanes of the old city of Ahmedabad on wheels. A city is best explored through walking but if you interested and looking for a more and adventurous tour then come and experience out the old city rickshaw tour – heritage on wheels. Our aim to deliver a truly cherished experience with many attractive architectural sites’ in different forms, POL’s (residential cluster), haveli’s, fort, local bazaars, temples, mosques, and sounds this incredible city has to offer. So, come and experience the rich cultural heritage of old Ahmedabad city on wheels. *only 7 places have been added in the itinerary section as other places location is not available. The brochure has the list of all the 26 places included in this tour with description.
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Itinerary
The Sidi Saiyad Mosque built in 1572-73 AD has beautiful stone latticework Jalis (windows).
Constructed in the year 1411 A.D. was established by Sultan Ahmad Shah during the rule of Marathas.
The mosque was erected by Ahmed Shah I in 1414 was used as the royal household's private mosque.
A historical gateway on the east of Bhadra Fort built by Ahmed shah completed in 1415, has 3 arches and a height of twenty-five feet.
Erected by Ahmed Shah 1 (A.D. 1411- 1441) having 260 pillars and 15 domes with beautiful carved pillars.
A city square area got it named after the saint Baba Manek Nath who was buried alive or took samadhi at this place on the river bank of Sabarmati.
Dada Harir ni Vav or Dada Harir's stepwell was built in 1485. Built in sand stone in Hindu-Islamic architectural style, the Dada Harir stepwell is five stories deep and octagonal in shape at the top, built on intricately carved large pillars and entrance is from the East and two spiral staircases are in West. The stepwell was built by Dhai Harir, a household lady of Mahmud Begada according to the Persian inscription in the stepwell. Later the name corrupted to dada Harir ni Vaav.
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What's included
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
