Why Ahmedabad is On Unesco Heritage Cities List?

UNESCO consists of almost 250member cities which are declared as Heritage cities.  And excitingly Ahmedabad is one of them. The only city of India to have made into this prestigious list beating Delhi and Mumbai.  

The history of Ahmedabad goes back to 1411 AD. It is said that when the king Ahmed Shah was travelling with his cavalcade he saw a rabbit chasing away a band of dogs, then the king thought if a rabbit chases away a dog on this land, certainly people living here will be as fierce as this rabbit and he founded the city Ahmedabad also called Amdavad locally and It is also one of the safest cities for Solo female travellers.

There are hundreds of 'pols' that capture the essence of community living is called “Walled City”, and numerous sites associated with Mahatma Gandhi who lived in the city from 1915 to 1930. Let’s look at the sites which helped it become the first heritage city in India.

1. Sidi Saiyad's masjid - The mosque is entirely arcuate and is famous for beautifully carved ten stone latticework windows (jalis) on the side and rear arches. It is carved artistically and elaborately on sand stone which makes it almost the only masonry carved so delicately to resemble a tree. It is also a symbol of city’s logo and other government symbols.
   

   
2. Jhoolta (Shaking) Minarets: This is a wondrous construction dating back to 15th century. When you climb the winding staircases to the upper floors you will have a feeling that the tower is shaking just like it would shake in an earthquake. It is a mystery to many architects are trying to uncover and must visit place for tourists.
   

   
3. Teen Darwaja - It is a historical gateway on the east of Bhadra Fort. It is associated with historical as well as legendary events of city’s illustrious part. It has been recently renovated with beautiful plazas, shops and fountains making it the place to visit for tourists. You can also catch a heritage walk or free bus ride from this location to visit other heritage places within the walled city.
   

   
4. Akshardham Temple- This famous temple is known for its architecture which is built to last a 1000 year. It’s been built without any modern equipment, concrete or even nut bolts, with hand eye and stone coordinating to create a 340 ft high temple made from red sandstone. Though, it is 20 miles from the city centre, it is a must visit place for tourists to explore local culture.
   

   
5. Ancient site at Lothal - Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. Though, it is mainly ruins, you will get a sense of what ancient people achieved what modern cities lack. There’s also a black buck sanctuary nearby to explore some wildlife.
   

   
6. Adalaj Stepwell- This is an intricately carved stepwell just outside the city dates to 12th century. It was built to store water for near around villages as the area remained dry for months and years and frequent droughts.
   

   

There are many other places in the walled city and outside of it which show opulence and aura of the city with its rich history and unique merchant culture making it one of the best business destinations in India.

If you’re travelling to Ahmedabad, Gujarat then it is advised to book your hotel in advance as there are very few good hotels with great amenities. Choose a hotel that is centrally located, accessible by both Airport and Railway Station and have rooftop restaurant to enjoy the view and serve delicious food round the clock.

We strongly recommend you to checkout Starottel Ahmedabad, as your preferred destination hotel both for business and personal travelling plan. There are many other facilities like Spa, Cabs, Outdoor Swimming pool, Gym and many more to keep you entertained and feel like a king.