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What to See in Ahmedabad? Take A Heritage Walk Through The “Pols”!
Ahmedabad, located on the banks of the Sabarmati River, was founded in 1411, and was named after Sultan Ahmed Shah who was primarily responsible for building this city. Today, Ahmedabad is known as...
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The Ashokan Edicts in Junagadh – Gujarat, India
Steve and I had no idea what Ashokan Edicts were let alone what we were about to see; I’m not proud of that fact but it’s the truth. However, we now know what they are and a little more about them...
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Ahmedabad Kite Festival, Markets and Badra Fort, Gujarat
Have you read the book (very depressing) or seen the movie, “The Kite Runner”? If you haven’t, the storyline revolved around a Kite Festival in Afghanistan. At the beginning of our Ahmedabad Heritage...
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The Interesting Sights of Ahmedabad – Gujarat, India
There was so much to see walking around Ahmedabad! Not just historical sights but trivial details; every day living fascinates me. - There were teeny weeny, hole-in-the wall shops. A woman called out...
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The House of M.G. (Hotel) on Ghandi Road, Ahmedabad – Gujarat, India
There are blocks and blocks of markets with thousands of people selling along Ghandi Road, also called MG Road. Badly needing a potty break after walking for hours, Niru led us into the gorgeous House...
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The Jama Masjid Mosque and Mausoleum of Ahmed Shah, Ahmedabad
The Jama Masjid (mosque) is located in the heart of the old city opposite Mahatma Gandhi Road and one of the most splendid mosques in India. This mosque was constructed in 1423 by Sultan Ahmed Shah,...
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The Gandhi Ashram (Sabarmati Ashram), Ahmedabad
One last tourist/pilgrimage site to see on the outskirts of Ahmedabad before leaving Gujarat, India; the Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Ashram. His Ashram (a spiritual hermitage) has become a place of...
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The Famous and “Holy” Cows of India
Holy Cow… No, Chicagoans…Harry Caray did not coin that phrase. A first trip to India astounds visitors. Why are all those cows placidly sitting in the middle of traffic? Why do people let cows...
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Miscellaneous Trivia and Important Information About Gujarat, India
Bits of the Trivia and Information below is courtesy of guides in Gujarat; don’t take everything as gospel. - Antibiotics and drugs, other than controlled substances, are available over the counter in...
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Miscellaneous Tribal Information for Gujarat, India
Travels With Sheila’s number one sight anywhere in India? Watching people walking along the road carrying something on their heads; whether it was men, women, or children (always expected to do their...
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