As I drive through the labyrinthine lanes of Ahmedabad, I am enveloped by the whispers of history that swirl around me. My destination, a 150-year-old heritage hotel transformed from the ancestral home of the distinguished Kadri family, reveals itself beneath the soft glow of the moonlight. The moment I pass through the stately iron gates...Read More
At the heart of Ahmedabad, a vibrant city steeped in history, lies jüSTa Diwans Bungalow, a stunning boutique hotel that seamlessly marries the timeless allure of a 150-year-old ancestral home with contemporary grace. The hotel, skilfully transformed from architect IM Kadri’s family estate, offers guests a unique glimpse into Gujarat’s architectural legacy while providing luxurious...Read More
As I drive through the labyrinthine lanes of Ahmedabad, I am enveloped by the whispers of history that swirl around me. My destination, a 150-year-old heritage hotel transformed from the ancestral home of the distinguished Kadri family, reveals itself beneath the soft glow of the moonlight. The moment I pass through the stately iron gates...Read More
Closely packed houses, narrow streets peppered with chabutaras (bird feeders), hole-in-the-wall shops selling jeeru masala soda… amidst this part of Ahemdabad lies a 150-year-old stately bungalow. A grand courtyard replete with a fountain leads to the mansion: architect IM Kadri’s ancestral home that is now jüSTa Diwans Bungalow. Read Full Article: Click HereRead More
Had we been sucked into a wormhole in space and spat out in Europe? No, we were in Sidhpur, a sleepy unsung town in the roiling mercantile state of Gujarat where we felt teleported to an era, once loved and lost. Strolling around Sidhpur, we stumbled on a line-up of gorgeous ornate mansions, in neighbourhoods...Read More
Stepping in through the gates of this 150-year-old ancestral home in Ahmedabad, the first impression is unforgettable. The sprawling, whitewashed mansion, adorned with arched corridors and intricately carved jharokhas, offers a stunning visual narrative of bygone eras. Originally constructed in the 1860s by architect IM Kadri’s great-grandfather, Sayad Bavamiyan Kadri, a Diwan of Radhanpur, the...Read More
Closely packed houses, narrow streets peppered with chabutaras (bird feeders), hole-in-the-wall shops selling jeeru masala soda… amidst this part of Ahemdabad lies a 150-year-old stately bungalow. A grand courtyard replete with a fountain leads to the mansion: architect IM Kadri’s ancestral home that is now jüSTa Diwans Bungalow. Read Full Article: Click HereRead More
Nestled in the heart of Ahmedabad, this stunning Bungalow is a romantic retreat steeped in history. This charming 150-year-old ancestral home enchants couples with its exquisite blend of colonial architecture and period elegance, offering a unique opportunity to create unforgettable memories together. Read Full Article: Click HereRead More
Seventy-seven years to the day of his assassination by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology lives on, giving hope in a world torn apart by conflict. Say ‘Gandhi’ and the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad comes to mind straight away. But even before that was the Satyagraha Ashram, which stands as a testament...Read More
Breakfast at jüSTa Diwans Bungalow, the 150-year-old ancestral home of Mumbai-based legendary architect I M Kadri in the old city of Ahmedabad, begins with Malai Khaja — a flower-shaped sweet dish. Refined flour disks are stuffed with creamy, sweetened reduced milk and khova (milk solids) and are deep-fried. They are served, sliced in half, with...Read More
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