Sidi Sayed Mosque - Sidi Sayed Mosque is unique for its exquisite screens,
which are praised for their amazing Jhali screen, framed, in the ten semi-circular
windows. The screen carved out of one rock is just exceptional. A visit to this superb
and outstanding example of delicate carving is an absolute must.
Bhadra Fort - To add special charm to the varied sights of the city there is the
Bhadra Fort, which once housed royal palaces and well-laid gardens. It boasts of the
temple of Bhadrakali and was built in 1411 during the Maratha rule.
Kankaria Lake - A circular lake built in 1451 by Sultan Qutub-ud-Din. In the
centre of the lake is an island garden with a summer palace known as Nagina Wadi,
It has a very beautiful Musical Fountain show(although the music sucks but the lights
and fountain are worth a trip). The lake is a popular recreation centre surrounded by
parks, 'Bal Vatika' - an aquarium, a boat club, a natural history museum and a zoo.
Hathisingh Jain Temple - An impressive white structure, the Jain temple
built of white marble and elaborately carved is dedicated to Dharmanath - the 15th
Jina or Jain Apostle. Similar to all Jain temples, this temple to is rich in intricate
carvings displaying among other things - musicians.
Calico Textile Museum - is one of the finest textile museums in the world in
one of Gujarat's famous carved wooden havelis. The museum displays a
magnificent collection of rare textiles dating back to the 17th century. There is also an
excellent reference library on textiles. Located in the Sarabhai Foundation, in
Shahibagh the Calico Museum of Textiles, widely regarded as one of the finest textile
museums in the world was constructed in 1949 AD. It has the finest collection of not
just textiles and clothes but also furniture, temple artifacts and crafts in the country.
Juma Majid - It is amongst the most popular tourist sights in the city. Built of
yellow sandstone this mosque stands on 260 pillars which support 15 domes at
varying elevations. The mosque was built by Ahmad Shah in 1423. It is easily
accessible as it stands in the centre of the old city. This imposing structure reflects
the Muslim architecture of that period.
Jhulta Minara - Quite an unusual structure, Jhulta Minara or swaying minarets
are a part of the mosque of Siddi Bashir and can be moved back and forth by
applying a little force at the topmost arch. One of the minarets was partly demolished
by an Englishman in his endeavors to unravel the mystery of the swaying minarets.
The mosque was built by master craftsmen and the crucial mechanism that leads to
the vibration is still a mystery.
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary - 65 km from Ahmedabad, spread over 120
sq. kms, the lake - Nal Sarovar - the extensive reed beds and marshes are an ideal
habitat for aquatic plants and animals. The lake attracts a large variety of birds like
plovers, sandpipers, stints, cormorants, grebes and openbill storks among others.
The best season to visit the sanctuary is November to February.
