Gandhiji first stayed in vanatshala -a place where handlooms were installed- but later on moved to ' Hridaykunj' the pulse of the ashram. This Spartan accommodation was to witness Gandhiji evolution from Mohandas to Mahatma, who rose to be the 'father of the nation'. The first struggle that Gandhiji spearheaded from Sabarmati Ashram was that of textile mill workers. Soon after, there was the Kheda Satyagraha. However, the most glorious chapter of the sabarmati Ashram is the way in which galvanized the country into hitherto unknown sense of unity and natural sprit. Directed by 'his inner voice' Bapu gave a call to break the salt law and embarked on a 385 Kms. March with his 79 followers. On the 12th march 1930 Bapu commenced on this trail. Setting the nation ablaze with the spirit of defense. Sound and light show: At 19:00 hrs in Gujarati daily; at 18:30 hrs. in English on Mon, Tue, Wed & Sat.

Jama Masjid
The Jama Masjid, built in 1423 by Ahmed Shah, is beside Mahatma Gandhi Rd, just to the east of the Teen Darwaja. Although 260 columns support the roof and its 15 cupolas, the two 'shaking' minarets lost half their height  in the great earthquake of  1819, and another tremor in l957 completed the demolition Much of this early Ahmedabad mosque was built using items salvaged from the demolished Hindu and jain temples. It is said that a large black slab by the main arch is actually the base of a Jain idol, buried upside down for the Muslim faithful to tread on.

Tombs of Ahmed Shah his Queens
The tomb of Ahmed Shah, with its perforated stone windows, stands just outside the east gate of the Jama Masjid. His son and grandson, who did not long survive him, also have their cenotaphs in this tomb. Women are not allowed into the central chamber. Across the street on a raised platform is the tomb of his queens - it's now really a market and in very poor shape compared to Ahmed Shah's tomb.

Dada Hari Wav
Stepwells (wavs or baolis) are strange constructions, unique to northern India, and Dada Hari Wav is one of the best. Built in 1501 by a woman of Sultan Begara's harem, it has a series of steps leading down to lower and lower platforms terminating at a small, octagonal well. The depths of the well are cool, even on the hottest day, and it must once have been quite beautiful. Today, it is completely neglected and often bone dry, but it's a fascinatingly eerie place with galleries above the well and a small portico at ground level. The best time to visit and photograph the well is between 10 and 11 am;  at other times the sun doesn't penetrate to the various levels. Entry is free. Behind the well is the equally neglected mosque and rauza (tomb) of Dada Hari. The mosque has a tree motif like the one on the windows of Sidi Saiyad's Mosque. 

The Jali of Sidi Saiyed Mosque

The mosque of sidi saiyed, near Lal Darwaja has earned world wide fame for its magnificent stone tracery, it is a fine example of indo-saracenic architecture and its models in miniature are best known souvenirs of the city. The complex containing the tomb and tank of shah alam, the son of Qutb-I-Alam of vatva, was constructed in 1532.

How to Reach Ahmedabad

Reaching Ahmedabad, India is not at all problematic, as the city is easily accessible from the major cities of India. It has an excellent road network and this makes it easier for people staying at a short distance from the main city to travel to Ahmedabad. As far as the railway system is concerned, the Ahmedabad railway station, which is more popularly known as the Ahmedabad Junction railway station, serves as the main terminus of the rail transport in the state of Gujarat. Read on to know more about traveling to Ahmedabad…

By Air :
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport at Ahmedabad provides adequate air facilities. There are numerous domestic and international airlines that operate flights on a regular basis. Air India operates direct flights to USA and UK from Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad is connected to all the major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai via air.

By Rail :
Ahmedabad is very well connected with rest parts of the country by train. There are regular trains to metropolitans like Delhi and Mumbai.

By Road :
Ahmedabad has a wide network of roads. For travelers residing in other parts of Gujarat like Vadodra, Gandhinagar, Palitana, Rajkot, and Jamnagar, traveling to Ahmedabad is very convenient by road.

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