Temples of Ahmedabad : Full day Private Tour
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Enjoy full day private excursion to the most prominent cities in the Indus Valley civilization out of Ahmedabad city. Follow your professional guide through Gujarat's most famous historic sites, including fortification, excavations and desolate ruins. Listen to expert commentary as you imagine history coming to life at this desolate destination that is known as the cradle of the subcontinent's oldest civilization.
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Lothal around 50 miles from Ahmedabad. The drive to Lothal takes about an hour and a half. In Lothal, explore the ruins of this once prosperous city that was famous for its beads, gems and jewellery. The remains of a well designed township complete with an underground drainage system and a marketplace can still be seen. Also visit the dockyard that stands in silent testimony to the maritime links of this ancient civilization. You will see the widespread use of kiln-burnt bricks, another important milestone that was reached here. Back in 2400 BC, the people of Lothal and other Indus Valley sites were pioneering Astronomers and expert metallurgists as well. They were masters in town planning with elaborate underground drainage systems. In the company of an expert, we will explore this fascinating ancient civilization with its mysterious script which remains undeciphered.
After your visit to Lothal, enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. After lunch drive to the nearby site of Uthellya and walk through the ruins of this ancient town that were excavated in 1920. On our way back to Ahmedabad we will also visit Sarkhej Roza the famous centre for Sufi culture and explore exquisitely designed Mosque, the tombs of Mehmud Shah Begada and his queen, the palace and pavilions.
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