Arrival
Today arrived in Ahmedabad and transfer to hotel.
Ahmedabad is Located on the banks of the river Sabarmati; the city was founded by Sultan
Ahmad Shah in 1411. Today it is one of the fastest growing cities of India and is an immense
repository of tradition, history & culture. Its famous walled area is one of the finest examples of
community living & the city thrived as the textile capital & was nicknamed âManchester of the
East' in 1888. This multicultural city is home to some of the finest Indo-Saracenic mosques &
Jain temples.
The old city of Ahmedabad is dotted with labyrinthine by-lanes called 'polls'. The exquisite
carved wooden mansions and havelis are marvelous. The city also offers a rich architectural
legacy that blends Hindu and Muslim schools of architecture, stone and brick with arches,
domes and vaults, carved pillars, trefoil designs besides the modern buildings designed by the
famous French architect, Le Corbusier, and Louis Kahn.
Later visit Dakor Temple â
The main temple, enclosed by a fort wall, is situated near the bank of the holy lake Gomti in the
midst of the main bazaar of Dakor. The temple is covered with 8 domes and 24 turrets, with the
central dome reaching a height of 27m. Crowned with a golden kalash and a white silken flag,
this temple is the tallest in the district. Though not very rich in carving, the main cupola derives
its influence from the Maharashtrian style of temple architecture. The main hall features
paintings depicting events in Lord Krishnaâs life.
It is believed that Ranchhodji, a name for Lord Krishna meaning "he who left the battlefield",
inspired Gopal Jagannath Ambekar, a shroff of a Peshwaâs court in Poona, in a dream to build a
vast and magnificent temple. The temple was built in 1772 A.D. The main Ranchhodrai idol is in
black touchstone, 1m tall and 45 cm in breadth, richly adorned with gold, jewels and expensive
clothes. Its throne, an ornate masterpiece of woodcarving plated in silver and gold, was
presented by the Gaekwads of Baroda.
Later drive back to Ahmedabad.
Evening Market at Law Garden displays beautiful textile handicrafts of Gujarat. Must visit to
experience the local culture and cuisine and also shop for hand embroidered garments.
Overnight at hotel