Start your tour form your hotel lobby and visit the Akshardham Temple, dedicated to Lord Swaminaraya. See its impressive intricately carved stone and manicured gardens. Explore the five separate halls with over 200 idols of Hindu Gods, and the exhibition hall with displays reflecting central ideas of Hindu culture and values.

Next, head to Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, a sublime ode in stone to the extraordinary architectural legacy of the African diaspora in India. Although their forefathers were originally brought to India as slaves and maritime laborers, the descendants of these Africans rose to positions of power as military commanders in the armies of the sultans and became great patrons of art and architecture.and marvel at its arc-shaped architecture. See the beautiful artwork in the mosque, including the Tree of Life, and the lattice stone window, adopted by the reputed Indian Institute of Ahmedabad.

Take a break and savor lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Huthee singh Jain Temple on the banks of Sabarmati River. The ashram was home of Mahatma Gandhi for 12 years and served as headquarters during the struggle for Indian independence.