EVENING HALF DAY STEP WELL TOUR With traditional baazar & Jumma Masjid extension

EXPERIENCES AT THE HOUSE OF MG The half day tour of old city covers the places which makes one look back to its rich culture and history. We aspire to deliver a special experience through the attractions city has to offer in form of a stepwell, local art and bazaar, and religious places. TOUR SCHEDULE DEPARTURE - THE HOUSE OF MG - 3:30 PM

3:30 PM Dada Harir Ni Vaav (Stepwell) 3.8 KM

4:30 PM Mojri making 1.9 KM -Workshop visit

HIGH TEA - HUTHEESING NI VADI (2.5 KM)

5:30 PM - M a n e k c h o w k 1 KM Shopping -Badshah no hajiro - -Gamthiwala

6:30 PM Jumma Masjid 300 M

Back to House of MG (1KM)

DINNER AT AGASHIYE DADA HARIR NI VAAV (STEPWEEL)

Built in 1485 using 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, entrance is from the East and two spiral staircases are in the West. Stepping down story by story will astonish you by its intricate carving and architecture that makes it worth experiencing. MOJRI MAKING

Mojari's are handcrafted embroidered leather shoes with stretched out pointed toes. The Mojari was introduced to in the 16th century by the Mugha'ls. Visiting the workshop where they are crafted by the artisans will help you understand the craft in profundity. Mojari's are made from camel, cow or buffalo leather and now days it comes in different shades of leather, styles and embroidery for regular use. BADSHAH NO HAJIRO

Raja no Hajiro or Badshah no Hajiro is a king's mausoleum and has group of tombs. The famous Ahmed shah's tomb is situated in area close to Jumma Masjid and opposite to Rani no Hajiro. The mosque consists of tomb of Ahmed shah I, the founder of Ahmedabad city. The grandson of Ahmed shah Qut ud-Din Shah is buried to his right. The mosque was completed in 1414 by his son Muhhamad Shah. Being a multi culture space we can see influence of Hindu culture in its practices like oil lamp practice. RANI NO HAJIRO

Rani no Hajiro also known as Mughalai Bibi's Tomb or Tombs of Ahmed Shah's Queens. The courtyard has 8 marble tombs of queens of Ahmed Shah I and other Sultanate rulers. The main tomb belongs to Mughalai Bibi, mother of Mahmud Begada and the wife of Muhammad Shah II carved in white marble. The tombs are covered with beautiful rich brocade works, the textile style that developed during rule of Ahmed Shah I. The intricate stone work and carving is mixture of Hindu, Jain, and Islamic architectural styles. JUMMA MASJID

The Jumma Masjid was erected by Ahmed Shah 1 (A.D. 1411- 1441) in 1424. It has three side entrances portico on eastern, northern and southern side. The pillars of the prayer hall entrance have beautifully carved motifs influenced by different cultures of the city. It has 260 pillars and 15 domes. Visit to Jumma Masjid will overwhelm you with its large complex within the narrow lanes of the city. FOR ENQUIRIES

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