AN EVENING TO REMEMBER - AHMEDABAD

Our last night in Ahmedabad was one to remember. We set out for a private dinner at Havali Hutheesing, the former home of the Hutheesing family for many generations.  Departing from the hotel during rush hour took our driving experience to a whole other level. The streets were packed with people, cars, street vendors, cows - it was a constant horn blowing drive with many portions at stand still with people up against the windows trying to get by. The chaos was incredible and just like that we turn through the gates of the Havali and pure tranquility surrounds us.

We were greeted by Umang Hutheesing himself, a descendant of the Hutheesing family. The home has welcomed many important people in history and we were honored to be added to the list.

Dancers performed, a traditional costume show ensued and a Gujarati vegetarian meal was shared by us all.





first stop we lit the dinner candle and visited the Havali's in house temple










Mr. Umang Hutheesing












 Dinner under the stars





Umang Hutheesing is a fashion designer

dinner time







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