Ahmedabad (Gujarat) is one of the most liveliest
cities in India and being the capital city of Gujarat dose add something
extra to the reputation of this city. A visit to Ahmedabad is a must
when visitors are on a path of discovery of Gujarat. Ahmedabad city is
the second most prosperous city in these western parts of India.
Ahmedabad got its name from Sultan Ahmad Shah who founded it in 1411 AD.
Today, this city has left behind its past and has turned and developed
itself into a leading industrial centre. While returning from one of his
campaigns the young Sultan Ahmed Shah impressed with the scenic
surroundings and climate of the town of Ashawal undertook the building
of his new capital with a fort and twelve gates and named it Ahmedabad.
While you can only see the ramparts of the 600 year old Bhadra fort,
almost all the twelve gates with the exception of one have withstood the
ravages of time, war and men. The city is also famous for the infamous
Dandi Yatra done by the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi.
The city offers diffrent moods right from the hustle-bustle of C.G.
Road in the heart of Ahmedabad to the quite retreat of the calm and
quiet of the Sabarmati Ashram. Ahmedabad’s fascination is its
variety, old world charm and the modern ambience of Ahmedabad makes it
truly a wonderful place. Ahmedabad offers something to celbrate all year
round that ranges from celbrations of Deepawali and Dusheera to the all
night long dance parties of Ras Gharbha. This city never lets the mood
of enjoyment swing by.
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Ahmedabad Travel Guide - City Guide Ahmedabad
| Location: | Gujarat, Western parts of India. |
| Rainfall : | 450 mm. (July-September) |
| Climate of : | Summer: 45 °C - 30 °C Winter: 24°C - 5 °C |
| Best Time to Visit: | Winters from October to April. |
How To Reach: |
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| By Air: | Ahmedabad airport has both national and international flights. It is 10 km north of the city. It is linked with UK, USA, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa and Chennai. |
| By Rail: | Ahmedabad has a good road network. By road it is linked with towns like Vadodra, Rajkot, Palitana and Jamnagar. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too. |
| By Road: | Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of Ahmedabad, from where one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for Mathura also leave from Ahmedabad Fort bus stand. |
| Tourist Attractions: | Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram, Jumma Masjid, Sidi Sayyad Mosque, Sidi Bashir Mosque, Rani Sipri Masjid, Calico Museum of Textiles, The Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute of Indology, Museum of Miniatures, Shreyas Folk Museum, Utensils Museum, Kite Museum, Hatheesing Jain Temple, Teen Darwaja, Swaminarayan Temple, Sarkhej Roza, Kankaria Lake, Dada Hari Vav. |