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Introduction
House of Mangaldas Girdhardas is located in the centre of Ahmedabad city, and it is a symbolizing of Mangaldas Family. At the time when the infrastructure of our city or even country was not that strong, this house was so rich in infrastructure and detailing and it not only symbolize Mangaldas family, it is also a symbol which represents Gujarati culture of pre- independent era. When we talk about House of MG, Agashiye is an important element of House of Mg. Agashiye in the restaurant which provide gujarati cuisine and its one of the best known restauran, it is loated in the roof of Hoiuse of MG. This building was a history hotel of marvel of hospitality and this building also a symbol of elegance. There are many celebrites that have stayed in House of MG. House of MG is since many years considered as a must visit place in Gujarat and the most proudest thing about Houe of MG is that there are more foreigners who come to stay there and which then help them to known better about Gujarat as a state, its struggles as a state and Gujarati culture.

Location
Mangaldas Ni Haweli is a finest example of giving an antique essence to one's mood even while living a hectic life in this modern world. It has various places to visit in its surroundings which can be useful for the traveller to enjoy the view at its maximum. The guests of House of MG can easily visit the known Sidi Saiyed Masjid which is only 200 m away. Manek Chowk and Kankaria Lake are also good references at a distance of 2km and 5km. Riverfront park of Ahemdabad being famous for its serene atmosphere can also be visited by the guests at just the distance of 5km. The people who have stayed for their business purpose find this venue very useful as Ahmedabad Junction is 5kms away and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is at the distance of 8kms. Adding to these nearby locations, even Sanskar Kendra Museum and the Shaking Minarets are also included.

History
As name suggest House of Mg, here MG means Mangaldas Girdhardas, where Girdhardas Parekh is father of Mangaldas Parekh. Mangaldas Girdhardas Parekh was born in 1862. The well known House Of MG was built in 1924 by Seth Mangaldas Girdhardas in Ahmedabad. This house is a symbol of many ups and downs faced by mangaldas family and therefore its known as a heritage building. Mangaldas family was known in their textile industrial house in gujarat during 20 th century. For his personal use to accommodate his family, Mangaldas constructed this legendary Haveli in centre of the ahmedabad city which was constructed on many ideas conceived by him.As we go to his personal life, Mangaldas married twice after death of his first wife Maniben in 1873, he married again in 1897 with Kanchangauri. He started with him serving as a clerk and continued to become a owner of textile mills. He was also associated with Gandhiji, as Mahatma Gandhi visited House of MG for speeches and also had a great relation with Mangaldas Parekh. He was associated in many such things and his partnership between  Isaj Sumar, Homi Mehta and him, is also another history on his name. After his death in 1930 where he was 68, which was in mumbai, his family moved to different places but the house was standing strong. In 1994, the House was taken over by Victora Capital Venture Ltd and converted it into a building, now what we see a legendary hotel symbolozising the histroy of Mangaldas family. Here also generation made a difference, his son Abhay Mangaldas renovated the entire hotel and make it even more beatiful.

Food and beverage
A traveller would always wish a wonderful place to live and eat while travelling and as said stomach is the direct way to reach someone's heart so Mangaldas Ni Haweli never disappoints their guests with wonderful Indian cuisine dishes. The name of the cafe is Pol Kholi -the House of MG. The name of the cafe is a pun on the word as it attempts to open the secrets of the old city streets to the residents of and visitors of this UNESCO nominated World Heritage Day.

The cafe consists of serving here both traditional dishes as well as some western dishes along with fresh juices and ice creams. Once the traveller enters this lovely property, he is in an oasis of calm surrounded by modern amenities and high standards of food.

Accommodation
Mangaldas Ni Haweli is located in the centre of the Ahmedabad’s historic walled city. The period estimation of this place is around 200 years old and found to be orignally belonging to a Nagar Brahmin family. Abhay Mangaldas has just reunited the Mangaldas Ni Haweli with help from the heritage cell of AMC. It has become one of the finest architectural marvels blending seamlessly its majestic surroundings. Mangaldas Ni Haweli gives one a strong heritage drive which makes one feel sentimental and real about the living purpose in life.

Each room in this paradise is designed and appointed to satisfy fully guest's most elegant and extravagant tastes in luxury lifestyles. One can stay in the beautiful surroundings and ambience of rooms fitted with all the convenient and needed room amenities like television, work table and wardrobe. Along with swooning around with just the cultural and antique touch, all the rooms have attached bathrooms equipped with essential toiletries and even the water supply needed as per the temperature.

Guests which visit this beautiful place can avail the services such as Wi-fi, front desk,room service and parking. Other various regenerating services provided to the travellers are swimming, gym,serene swimming pool and some relaxing spa treatments. The property houses gift nad heirloom shops for travelers to shop in their leisure time.

House of MG as Heritage Property
Remaining inverse the sixteenth century Siddi Syaid Mosque whose mind boggling latticed screens are a continuing historic point of Ahmedabad, The house of MG has a beautiful gate and the high walls are creating different image in our mind. A portico leads to the airy and there is lobby with the reception. As we enter the House of MG we can see the open courtyard and the facility areas. So the property has successfully created the pleasant atmosphere. In this heritage property there are two courtyards which contain 44 spacious room and all this rooms are decorated with selective precious things. As this property is centrally air- conditioned and they provide Wi-Fi to their customer.

The property has many green plants and regular light courses through each edge of the building. The green yards, verandahs and gurgling wellsprings will both amazement and welcome you to various niches of this dazzling building. This historical mansion is full of antiques, mosaic tiled floor, beautiful glass window, marble flooring, their big courtyards and they do not trade off on present day accommodation. Strolling through the winding passageways, you find wonderful shocks and alluring highlights all over. A unique factor of the property is that a large portion of the staff is from towns close Ahmadabad, prepared in house to take into account the necessities of the advanced global voyager. Felines wander around the property and you may hear bird calls. According to this we can say that the House of MG fills in as a fantastic case of the contemporary way of life for any Indian family.

Part of UNESCO[edit]
Out of 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ahmedabad is one of them. It is the first city of India to enter the list. The House of MG and its annexes, Mangaldas ni Haveli I and Mangaldas ni Haveli II are the premier boutique heritage hotels in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Ahmedabad. The hotel is located in the heart of UNESCO declared World Heritage City of Ahmedabad.While Ahmadabad itself has been names one of the Heritage Cities, visiting and staying in this boutique hotel will be an added experience. After it being declared as a heritage hotel by UNESCO, the number of tourists has increased.

Excursions and haveli
The house of MG provides a guide and auto – guide for heritage walks for those who want to discover Ahmedabad in their own way. For this the house of MG and Indian national Trust for Arts and cultural heritage created a heritage map of Ahmedabad. So there are many place in heritage walk to see. Place of MG offers a bus to Mangaldas ni Haveli assessed to be more than 200 years of age. The place of a Naggar Brahmin family, this haveli was purchased by the Mangaldas family in 2006 and reestablished with the assistance of the Heritage Cell of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. It is a fine case fantastic wooden design. Another haveli assumed control and adjusted by the proprietors of House of MG, Mangaldas ni Haveli II is presently a cutting edge lodging in a repaired 150 year old private home situated in the very heart of the Historic Walled city.

Attractions
The main attraction is sidi syaid Mosque which is opposite to House of MG. It is carved jaalis in the windows of the western wall which are worldwide known became the symbol of the ahmedabad city. Ahmedabad makes an ideal base to visit Important Bird Areas like the Thol Bird Sanctuary, the Kheda Wetlands and Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, all within 65km radius of the House of MG. From the thirty minutes from the House of MG we found Gandhinagar which is a modern, planned and green. Gandhinagar is also the capital of Gujarat.