Ahmedabad
‘O hallllooooo’! The Garba night in Ahmedabad during the Navratri celebration has many tales and stories. In 2017, UNESCO declared one city of India as its heritage city, and it was none other than Ahmedabad. This old heritage city of India in Gujarat is a must to explore for its vibrant culture and diverse tradition. Situated on the bank of river Sabarmati, this city is an exhibition centre to explore old architecture along with modern day living and architecture.
Ahmedabad has been in existence for 600 years, and it has a beautiful history.
The city is a complete package to peep into the diverse culture and rich tradition of Gujarat, along with several historic places to explore. The town, being home to several religious followers, is the best example of peaceful brotherhood living.
Top attractions of Ahmedabad
• A heritage walk from the Mandir to the Masjid A heritage walk is a walk down from the Mandir to the Masjid through the rustic and heritage lane of the city. The streets are through Kala Ramji temple, Swami Narayan temple and Jama Masjid. • Sabarmati Ashram Sabarmati Ashram is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. In his days, this Ashram was his living place and he started his Satyagraha movement. Now, it is converted into a museum still preserving the memories of Gandhi Ji and his charkha. • Calico museum of textiles It has been the Museum of Textiles since the 19th century. It has a vast collection of unique and rare fabrics collected from all across the globe. The best ones are South Indian bronze artefacts, Vaishnava Picchavais, Jain art and miniature paintings. • Sabarmati river front It is a riverfront project to preserve the nature and beauty of the city combined. Here, explore river promenade streets, parks, general facility hubs, biodiversity parks and many more to enjoy nature and greenery. • Science City It is the place to experience the art technology of Gujarat state. The science city is not like the usual science city. Still, it is different with art illustrations, an aquatic gallery and many more. • Huthseeing Jain temple This Jain temple is dedicated to the 15th Jain Tirthankara, Shri Dharmanatha, built by Sheth Huthseeing in 1848. • Bhadra Fort Situated on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati river, this Bhadra fort was built by Sultan Ahmad Shah in 1411 A.D. This majestic fort is spread over 43 acres of land, with a view of the Sabarmati River and lush green gardens. • Auto World Vintage Car Museum This car museum proves best for car lovers to witness a vast collection of vintage cars, and horse carts. Here, you will find an incredible collection of brands like Bentley, Lagonda, Rolls Royce, Cadillac, Austin, Jaguar, Mercedes, and Auburn.
Best time to visit: During summer, the temperature of Gujarat remains too hot. The suggested time is from November to February. The temperature remains pleasant and is best for exploring Ahmedabad.
How to reach: The city has its international airport, named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and is well connected with global cities. Kalupur railway station is the nearest railway station to reach Ahmedabad. The road is well connected with the top Indian cities, and buses and taxis are available from the towns of neighbouring states.
Top attractions of Ahmedabad
• A heritage walk from the Mandir to the Masjid A heritage walk is a walk down from the Mandir to the Masjid through the rustic and heritage lane of the city. The streets are through Kala Ramji temple, Swami Narayan temple and Jama Masjid. • Sabarmati Ashram Sabarmati Ashram is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. In his days, this Ashram was his living place and he started his Satyagraha movement. Now, it is converted into a museum still preserving the memories of Gandhi Ji and his charkha. • Calico museum of textiles It has been the Museum of Textiles since the 19th century. It has a vast collection of unique and rare fabrics collected from all across the globe. The best ones are South Indian bronze artefacts, Vaishnava Picchavais, Jain art and miniature paintings. • Sabarmati river front It is a riverfront project to preserve the nature and beauty of the city combined. Here, explore river promenade streets, parks, general facility hubs, biodiversity parks and many more to enjoy nature and greenery. • Science City It is the place to experience the art technology of Gujarat state. The science city is not like the usual science city. Still, it is different with art illustrations, an aquatic gallery and many more. • Huthseeing Jain temple This Jain temple is dedicated to the 15th Jain Tirthankara, Shri Dharmanatha, built by Sheth Huthseeing in 1848. • Bhadra Fort Situated on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati river, this Bhadra fort was built by Sultan Ahmad Shah in 1411 A.D. This majestic fort is spread over 43 acres of land, with a view of the Sabarmati River and lush green gardens. • Auto World Vintage Car Museum This car museum proves best for car lovers to witness a vast collection of vintage cars, and horse carts. Here, you will find an incredible collection of brands like Bentley, Lagonda, Rolls Royce, Cadillac, Austin, Jaguar, Mercedes, and Auburn.
Best time to visit: During summer, the temperature of Gujarat remains too hot. The suggested time is from November to February. The temperature remains pleasant and is best for exploring Ahmedabad.
How to reach: The city has its international airport, named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and is well connected with global cities. Kalupur railway station is the nearest railway station to reach Ahmedabad. The road is well connected with the top Indian cities, and buses and taxis are available from the towns of neighbouring states.