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Ahmedabad To Statue Of Unity [200 Kms]
The Statue of Unity Is Located 3.5 Km from A Small
Town Known as Kevadiyain Gujarat, India.
It Is Approximately 200 Kms From Ahmedabad.
One Can Also Easily Visit The Statue Of Unity From
Ahmedabad, Being Within 2-4 Hours
Driving Distance from The Statue Of Unity.
The Statue Of Unity Is The World's Tallest Statue At 182 Metres (597 Ft). ... The Statue
Can Be Seen Within A 7 Km (4.3 Mi) Radius. The Monument Is Constructed On A River
Island Named Sadhu Bet, 3.2 Km (2.0 Mi) Away From and Facing The Narmada Dam
Downstream.
Location: Narmada Valley Kevadiya Colony
Dedicated To: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Height: 182 Metres (597 Ft)
Material: Steel Framing, Reinforced By Concrete.
Ahmedabad To Rann Kutch (272 Kms)
Kutch is the largest district of India and a large part of this district is known as the Rann of Kutch which basically is a shallow land which get submerged in water in the rainy season while in the summer it is as dry as desert. If you are planning to visit Kutch and need help then we are here to organize our trip and have a good range of holiday packagesin Gujarat. Being a travel agent from Gujarat we assist in all kind of tours whether it is festival, wildlife as well as textile tour.
Bhujodi Villages
The village of Bhujodi is a small town and is considered as major center for textile work in Kutch. Here about 1200inhabitants are involved in the production of texile handicraft and the work sets them apart for all other textile industries. There you get to see the weavers and the tie dye artists and other than that you can also meet the people who do block printing. There are Crafts Park in the village that sets up a display for the people to display and sell their work. Other than that, they also have dance and music event on weekends.
Lakhpat
Lakhpat is lightly populated town in Kutch and is enclosed by a 7km long wall of the 18th century fort. The river Sindhu used to flow through Lakhpat but then it changed its course. There is fort which was rebuilt and expanded by Fateh Muhammad in the year of 1801 and is in the shape of an irregular polygon. It is made from hard brown stones and there are 7km long walls around it. Other than that there is Pir Ghaus Muhammad Tomb who was a sufi Saint and was believd to have supernatural powers. The toms is made from black stone and is on a platform of 5 feet square and the conical dome is 63 feet and 3 inches high in an octagonal shape.
Koteshwar Temple
Kotehswar is a small village and over there is located an ancient temple of Shiva on the shores of Arabian Sea. It is on a sandstone mound and has sea on the western side and is enclosed by fortified wall. The fort and the temple were made in 1820 and the porch has 3 domes, under the central dome there is a large brass bull, right dome has a statue of Hanuman and the left one has the state of Ganpati.
Narayan Sarovar
The Narayan sarovar is a village located in Lakhpat district of Kutch and is a place of visit for Hindus. It is the place that has five holy lakes i.e. Mansarovar, Pushkar Sarovar, Bindu Sarovar and Pampa Sarovar.
Khavda Kalo Dungar
The Kalo Dungar is the highest point in Kutch, Gujarat and it is also the only place from where you can get a panoramic view of the great Rann of Kutch. There is also an army post on the top as the place is situated near the border of Pakistan. This Dungar is also famous for the Dattatreya temple, which is around 40 years old. Other than this, there is an optical illusion of gravity on the hill that the vehicles tend to roll uphill from downhill. Some visitors have even noticed that their vehicles reach a speed of 80 kmph when they are driving down the hills even when the ignition of vehicle is turned off.
AHMEDABAD LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Ahmedabad is the largest city of Gujarat and is located on the banks of the river Sabarmati. It is the fifth most popular city of India and has emerged as an important industrial and economic hub in India. There are many place that are a must visit if you are planning to see the real beauty and history of Ahmedabad.
Sabarmati Ashram
Located on the western bank of Sabarmati, this ashram used to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi. This is the spot from which the famous Dandi March was started in the year 1930. Now after so many years the ashram is a museum also called Gandhi Samarak Sangrahalaya. An architect Charles Correa designed this museum and today there are many activities take place in there. There are many things kept in display like the letters of Gandhiji, some quotes and there are various big oil paintings and a small statue of Gandhiji in the garden.
Calico Museum of Textile
The Calico museum of textile is managed by the Sarabhai foundation and was established in the year of 1949. There a lot of textiles on display and they also include the court textile which were used in the Mughal and provincial rulers of the 15th to 19th century. The museum not only has just the historic textile but the galleries also has temple hangings, miniature paintings, South Indian bronzes, Jain art and sculptures and various other furniture and craft items. There are two buildings, in one there are textiles related to religions and in the other building, there are traditional art fabrics, tents, carpets and various other costumes. The main timings to visit the place are from 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM and another important thing to make sure not the visit it on Wednesdays and government holidays as the place is closed on those days.
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
This mosque was build in the year 1573 and is the most famous mosque of Ahmedabad and it is mainly because of the detailed and minute carvings done on the windows. There are 10 such windows on which you will find these beautiful carvings. The rear wall has square stone panels which are made in geometrical shapes while there are other two bays flanking that have stone slabs carved with intertwined trees and foliage and a palm motif. People from various cities and countries do come to visit this extraordinary work of excellence.
Hathee Singh Jain Temple
This temple was built in the year 1850 and is famous for being built entirely of white marble. On the walls of this temple you will find carvings of dancers, musicians, animals and flowers. This temple was made for Dharmanath and their statue is kept in the main temple. The paved courtyard is surrounded by 52 shrines, each of which contains image of Tirthankara and one of those contain the carving image of the 15 Tirthankara. It is a two storied structure with porches on three sides and front porch is crowned by a large dome.
Adalaj Step Well
This step well is also known as Rudabai stepwell as it was built by Queen Rudabai in the year of 1499 A.D. in a small village of Adalaj close to the city of Ahmedabad. This well was built in the memory of Rana Veer Singh, by his wife. On the walls as well as the pillars of this well you will find design and carvings of leaves, flowers, birds, fish and various other exceptional ornaments. This well provides a fine example of the architecture and culture of India. This well was an integral part of various regions as they were a means to drinking water as well as water for bathing and washing clothes. This well is uniquely intricately carved and is five stories deep. It is built in an Indo-Islamic style.