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Adalaj Stepwell near Gandhinagar is one of the most beautiful stepwells in India with a perfect mixture of Hindu and Islamic architecture.
This 5-story stepwell is constructed in such a way that sunlight cannot penetrate directly inside the stepwell, which results in a difference of 5 degrees Celsius in temperature from the normal temperature.
The intricate carving on the columns and the windows of the stepwell is a treat to watch for any architecture lover.

Visit Timing:
8.30 AM to 5.30 PM

Open:
All Days

Extra Fees:
Foreign National - Per Person ₹300

Gujarat Tourism

One of the two Akshardhams of the Bochasanwasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), Akshardham in Gandhinagar was constructed in 1991.
The main deity of the temple is Lord Swaminarayan, who is considered an incarnation of Lord Krishna and has an ardent following in the state of Gujarat.
Major attractions are exhibition halls and 'Sat-chit-anand' — the first Spiritual Light and Sound Show in the world.

Temple Remains Closed:
Monday

Visiting Time:
Temple: 10.00 AM to 7.30 PM
Exhibition: 10.30 AM to 5.30 PM
Water Show: At 7.00 PM

Entry Fees:
Exhibition: Per Person ₹60
Water Show: Per Person ₹100

Proceed to Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple for Heritage Walk.
Ahmedabad was declared the First World Heritage City in India in 2017, and one of the most attractive things is the Heritage Walk of Ahmedabad.
The heritage walk starts at 7.30 AM from the Hindu Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur area of Ahmedabad and ends at the Jama Mosque. Therefore, the walk is also called the 'Mandir se Masjid Tak' walk.
The 2.0 km walk takes around 2 and a half hours to complete, passing through many cul-de-sacs and intricately carved wooden Havelis.

Reporting Time:
7:00 AM

Entry Fees:
Indian National: Per Person ₹200
Foreign National: Per Person ₹300

Gujarat Tourism

After Heritage Walk, visit Gandhi Ashram. (5 Km, 15 minutes.)
Mahatma Gandhi, after coming back from South Africa, had his first religious retreat built in Ahmedabad's Kochrab area on 25th May 1915. The ashram was later shifted to one of the banks of the Sabarmati River on an open tract of land.
Gandhiji named the retreat 'Sabarmati Ashram' as it was located on the bank of the Sabarmati River that passes through Ahmedabad.
Sabarmati Ashram is one of the most important monuments in Indian Independence history and today it is the first place tourists visiting Gujarat prefer to explore.

Visit Time:
8.30 AM to 6.00 PM

Open:
Every Day

Entry Fee:
Free

Gujarat Tourism

After Gandhi Ashram, visit Hutheesing Jain Temple (4 km, 10 minutes).
One of the most beautiful Jain temples in Gujarat, Hutheesing Jain Temple in Ahmedabad was constructed in 1848 by Sheth Hutheesingh and his wife Harkunvarba Shethani.
It was constructed at an estimated cost of 1 Million Indian Rupees with Premchand Salat being the chief architect. The artistic temple is filled with intricate carvings in each corner with perfect attention to detail.
The entrance of the temple is the most striking feature, with its unbelievable piece of carving covering the entire gate.
The temple has infused modern and traditional elements to create a divine background.
Back to the hotel for lunch.

Open:
All Day

Time:
8.00 AM to 6.00 PM

Entry:
Free

Places to visit in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar