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= Destination Points =

Doshiwada Ni Pol
Originally inhabited by local goldsmiths, Doshiwada Pol is a hub for small thriving jewellery shop. However the Indian name suggests, Doshiwada Pol’s architecture has a colonial influence on Chabutra, located at the end of Pol.

Ashtapadji Mandir
End of Doshiwada Pol, alongside is situated a Jain temple of Ashtapadji. Build in 1850’s by Seth Maganlal Karamchand. Temple has idols of Adishwar Bhagvan and Mahavir Swami. The sculptures have an Indian highlights on dancing figures and musical instruments.

Harkunvar Sethani Ni Haveli
Harkunvar Baa’s Haveli made in 1830’s supports 60 rooms which open into wide wooden carved balcony. Haveli hosts largest wooden bracket in Ahmedabad.

Fernandez Bridge
Fernandez was made to extend Gandhi road in 1884 A.D. The bridge supports oldest book market in Ahmedabad.

Chandla Ol
The biggest market of Puja materials in Ahmedabad is Chandla Ol. It has been oldest establishments to provide Puja Samagri in Festivals months.

Muharat Pol
Muharat Pol is the earliest settlement of Ahmedabad city founded by Mehmud Begda in 1400’s. Jain’s settled in Muharat Pol around early 15th century. Muharat Pol has been ornamental hub of city for several years.

Baba Maneknath Mandir and Manek Chawk
The construction of Ahmedabad city by Sultan Ahmed Shah started 600 years ago at Manek Chawk. According to a book Ahmedabad Nu Itihas by Madanlal Vakhatchand in 1851, Ahmedabad city’s construction during the day would be demolished at night. Ahmed Shah’s enquiry found Baba responsible. Baba Maneknath would weave a blanket during day and in unweaving it at night would lead to demolishment of constructions. Ahmed Shah summoned Baba Maneknath, asked him to enter a tea kettle. After Baba entered he closed it and asked why he demolished constructions. Baba told Ahmed Shah to build something in his remembrance, so that people can remember him. Thus, the crossroad was named after Baba Maneknath.

Badshah-No-Haziro
Badshah-No-Haziro is resting place of male royal members of Ahmed Shah regime. Constructed during Muhhammed Shah regime in 1446, it houses tombs of Ahmed Shah I, Muhammed Shah II and Ahmed Shah II.

Rani-No-Haziro
The memorial is resting place of royal ladies of Ahmed Shah regime. Dissimilar from most resting memorials which are in chamber, the tombs are in unroofed area covered with beautifully carved cloths.

Jama Masjid
It was constructed in 1423 during reign of Ahmed Shah I. Jama Masjid having beautiful Arabic calligraphy on walls is also a multi-religion showcase. It has lotus shaped domes similar to Jain temples and Om symbol displayed on interior window. Major prayer hall have 260 columns, which supports 15 dome.