India · Heritage Walks

4-Hour Heritage Walk in Ahmedabad with Old City Havelis

4 Hours Round trip from Ahmedabad Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the historic Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple, built in 1822
02 Explore 100- to 200-year-old wooden 'havelis' in Ahmedabad's old city
03 Observe local Gujarati life and age-old traditions in conventional surroundings
04 End the walk at a bustling local market full of Gujarat's colourful culture

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Ahmedabad, India's first World Heritage City, on this heritage walk through the old city. Begin at the historic Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple, the first temple of the Swaminarayan sect built on land sanctioned by the British colonial government in 1822. Explore old wooden 'havelis' that are between 100 and 200 years old and have remained surprisingly intact despite earthquakes and other calamities, while observing the local Gujarati way of life. The walk ends at a bustling local market, offering a real taste of Gujarat's colourful culture.

Begin the tour at the beautiful Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple, the first temple of the Swaminarayan sect to be built after the British colonial government sanctioned land for it in 1822.

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What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ahmedabad

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Heritage Walk Through Old Ahmedabad

Meet your guide for a walk through the old part of Ahmedabad, India's first World Heritage City.
Begin the tour at the beautiful Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple, the first temple of the Swaminarayan sect to be built after the British colonial government sanctioned land for it in 1822.
After exploring the temple, continue on a heritage walk through old wooden 'havelis', or townhouses, all between 100 and 200 years old and surprisingly intact despite several earthquakes and calamities. Marvel at the beautifully sculpted doors that adorn this traditional architecture, and observe local life as people go about their daily chores.
Thanks to your guide's familiarity with the locals, you will be able to enter homes and see how customs and age-old traditions are observed in conventional surroundings.
The tour ends at the bustling local market - a real treat for appreciating the colourful essence of the people of Gujarat.