The Walled City of Ahmedabad is a living labyrinth of over 600 neighborhoods locally know as “Pols”. The word “Pol” is from a Sanskrit word that means “gate to an enclosed area.” The high buildings cast shadows on the tiny lanes giving shade relief to pedestrians trying to void the blazing sun above. The houses were originally built of seasoned teak wood and there was always an underground reservoir for catching rainwater during the monsoons. During the British era, wood gave way to limestone and brick construction Communities within the pols lived together according to their occupation and/or social and religious classification. ( information from 101 Ways to Experience Ahmedabad)
The huge daily market was in the pols, and the beautiful Bhadra entrance gate built by Sultan Shah is still the entrance. Check-put a previous post on filming of the TV show and the amazing YouTube video on Manek Chowk…the night market restaurant in the Pols.
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We loved to wander through these ancient streets , where people are living today….houses, shops, markets, temples and mosques….a living neighborhood. I hope it comes alive to you as it did for us on each visit, even at night.
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Anne, Interesting post and great set. Love the woman in the window and the wonderful array of spices. India is on the top of my travel list!
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Oh, I hope you will like all my posts on incredible India! We were there from January until May 6th of this year. I see you have just followed me. I hope you will enjoy the posts and be sure to ask any questions. It is in no particular order…just how I feel and remember at the moment. I am also including posts from New York, where we live.. . . . .namaste ( Indian Ciao…either hello or goodbye) ……Anne
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I look forward to your posts and learning more. We have a plan to live abroad in various places for longer periods of time.
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Extended visits are always the best. We have taken students to Roma a number of time for a semester. We even went twice with our children when they were small. It took us about 2 weeks to get acclimated to India and we have traveled quite a bit, and I think of the guys that come for one week. But I guess it better than nothing!
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Great photos really brought this post to life. I almost felt like I could smell those spices and hear the sounds of the city.
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What a lovey comment, thank you! Nameste. . . .Anne
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I continue to love this blog! fantastic pics…and so informative. Thanks again!
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Love the description, beautiful and charming :).
I come across so many people who want to tour India. I am Indian living in USA. Just a free piece of advise for the tourists :
Go with a guided tour.
Don’t roam alone in the nights.
Check the authenticity of the place online when you book a room in “not so known” hotels.
Stay Alert ..
India is charming and fun but every country comes with a drawback.
Anne : I apologize for taking this liberty here ..
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No you are absolutely correct. I agree 100%, my friend! Nameste
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🙂 I appreciate your kindness .
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You are being kind!
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Wonderful pictures Anne. I felt the same when I walked through the Pols during the Heritage Walk in the morning.
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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
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