Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is the biggest city located in the state of Gujarat and this is the 7th largest city in India. After the rapid
growth of the textile industry, Ahmedabad is proudly titled as the Manchester of the east. Moreover, Ahmedabad is a
thriving city that has won a good reputation and recognition in western India, next to Mumbai. With its excellent and
inspiring places in and around the town, Ahmedabad has turned to be an excellent tourism destination. Quite number of
travelers makes their visit to the Ahmedabad and visits the best places in the town.

Climate here is absolutely hot and humid. Temperature during the month of summer rises increasingly to 45 degree,
whereas winter drops down to a low temperature of 5 degree. Also, the town receives frequent rainfall thereby making
the environment wet and sultry. If you are to make your visit to Ahmedabad, then plan your trip during the month of
October and March. People traveling to Ahmedabad can find the excellent style of architectural workouts, which dearly
fluxes the Hindu and Islamic styles.

Ahmedabad is popularly known for its industrial workmanship. Moreover, Ahmedabad is one of the excellent medical
tourism spot that holds all the unique health facilities at minimal cost. Hospitals and other medical institutions in
Ahmedabad will offer their effective service all around the calendar days with prompt services to its people. This town
earns a good income with respect to its tourism arrivals. You can plan an exciting and inspiring tourism and make your
travel as a longstanding memory.

Must See/Do: Akshardham Temple, Gandhi Ashram (Sabarmati Ashram), Shaking Minarets,
Jhulta Minara

Attractions
Akshardham Temple
A rare combination of tradition and expertise, Akshardam in Gandhinagar explicates the
richness of Indian culture. A famous temple of the Swaminarayan sect, this cultural complex
is a marvel in architecture. What makes this amazing structure so wonderful is the fact that
not even a single rod of steel is used in its construction. It is learnt that the service and
devotion of thousands of believers make this bewitching structure a reality. Intricately carved
pink sandstone gives an enchanting look to the entire complex.

Akshardham is just not a temple but it is a centre of excellence in the field of education and
enlightenment. This holy shrine houses not only the 7 feet gold statue of Lord
Swaminarayan, but it houses three exhibition halls highlighting the richness of Indian Culture.
These halls conduct light and sound shows, a multimedia show and an animatronics show to
propagate the centuries old ethnicity of Indian society.

Address Timing
Gandhi Nagar Open 9 am to 6 pm

Dada Hari Vav (Stepwell)

An ancient monument that depicts the art and craft of the bygone eras, Dada Hari Vav were
built during the reign of Mehmud Begda in the year 1501. This octagonal shaped step well
was constructed as a tranquil retreat for the vacationer. Right from stamped floral caucuses
to the wavy sculptures, each facets of Dada Hari Vav is marvelously festooned.

It’s highly ornamented arches, columns and panes shows exquisite carvings and classy
designs. Though these step wells boast of Muslim traditions, one can witness the handwork
of Hindu artisans in its elaborate carving. Though worn out by the beatings of time, Dada
Hari Vav, still grabs large crowd who gathers there to perceive the fineness and splendor of
bygone eras.

Vaishnodevi Temple
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Situated in the city limits, Vaishno Devi temple in Ahmedabad is a popular shrine among not
only the devotees but also the tourists. It’s strategic location on Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar
road gains it huge crowds all round the year. A true replica of the famed temple in Jammu
and Kashmir, this lovely shrine also depicts Vaishno Devi as the principle deity. The only
difference between the two is that the latter can be visited with in a couple of hours.

The uphill path towards the temple houses so many garden restaurants and so if you embark
your trip with in a vehicle, you can have your dinner there and it would be a nice day for your
entire family.

Address
SG Highway, Ahmedabad

Science City
Situated in the Sola Santej Road, the Science City, put forward all-embracing didactic and
recreational opportunities to the tourists. The science city is a government venture to
showcase the over all development of the state to the outsiders. Set up in the year 1960, this
great concern had received laurels both from the general public and the ace educationalists.
IMAX 3D Theatre in the science city is a unique experience and it is the hot favourite among
children.

Musical Dancing Fountain Aquamobil, ride simulations are the other attractions in the park.
One can also go to the Energy Education Park, which is spread over an expanse of 9000
square meters. Another important wing of the park is the Life Science Park where large
verities of butterflies and so many rare cacti plants are preserved.

The shows at the IMAX Theatre start at 2:30 pm and the last show is at 7:30 pm. The
Musical Fountain shows begin at 6:30 pm and the last show is at 8:40 pm. It is definite that
each one of you would be enthralled to see the scientific extravaganza in the Science park
and so do not miss this great center while at Ahmedabad.

Address Timing Charges

Gujarat Council of Science City 2 pm to 9 pm Adult: Rs. 10/-,
Village Hebatpur, Sola-Santej Road, Children: Rs. 5/- (3 to 12 yrs),
Nr. Science City Cross Road, School: Re. 1/-
off Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway,
Ahmedabad – 380 060

Amar Dham
One among the popular religious sites, Amardham needs special rendering. This place is a
familiar spot of the devout and the art lovers since apart from a renowned holy place, it holds
excellent architectural designs. This religious site is situated with in the ambiance of the city
limits and so easily accessible from anywhere.

Absolute serenity and divinity coupled with magnificent structural patterns allure scores of
people who want to take a refuge from the tiring city life. Do not forget to visit this land of
tranquility where you can spend your valuable time with your family in pleasing and
quintessential surroundings.

Gandhi Ashram (Sabarmati Ashram)

A name synonymous with the historic freedom struggle of India, Sabarmati Ashram on the
banks of Sabarmati River is a familiar term to each house hold in India. As the residence of
Gandhiji, this Ashram had played a key role, as it was from here Gandhiji urged the people
of India to raise their voice against the loathsome rule of the British. He had sowed the seeds
of non violence from this Ashram.

The light and sound show in the ashram gives a clear and in depth knowledge about

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The light and sound show in the ashram gives a clear and in depth knowledge about
Gandhiji’s life. It’s museum wing displays some of the original letters written by Gandiji and
the photo archive depicts important moments and achievements in Gandhiji’s life. Visiting the
museum is just like going through the historic era of India’s freedom struggle. One of the
important edifices in the history of India, Sabarmati Ashram is a must see spectacle in
Ahmedabad.

Address Timing Charges

Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm everyday Admission is free
Gandhi Ashram,
Sabarmati,
Ahmedabad 380 027

Calico Textile Museum

Situated in the impressive ambiance of Sarabhai House, Calico Museum of Textiles, brings
forth the cultural aura of fabrics. Its wide compilations of fabrics help the visitor in walking
with history since the museum depicts different centuries through the medium of textile.

You can see the elaborate design, delicate artwork and brilliantly hand woven stuffs from all
over India in the various galleries of the Museum. Kalamkaris, pichhwais, silks, floor spreads,
bandhnis, tent canopies, patolas and precious brocades adds the glamour of this dazzling
institution.

Among the various galleris, the Religious Textiles gallery displays traditional religious wares
of the 15th century that are commonly called as the Vallabha Sampradaya. The historical
textiles gallery tries to showcase the magnificence of Mughal sumptuousness. Apart from the
unique compilations of clothing, the museum houses other article of timeless merit like
centuries old frescoes, hand woven fabrics, designs, colors and paint.

Timing
Closed on Wednesdays and bank holidays

Hathisingh Jain Temple

Built in the year 1850 AD, the Hathee Singh Temple is dedicated to the 15th Theerthankara
of Jains, Dharmnath. This temple is named after Sri Hathee Singh, a rich jain merchant of
yesteryears, who had under took the great task of such an amazing construction. Famed for
its brilliant structural designs, this two-storied white marble structure provides a delightful
experience to the beholder. Elaborate porches on three sides are a specialty of this temple.
A lovely dome on the front porch gives a peculiar appeal to this architectural splendor. Other
two porches displays prolifically carved patterns.

Another unique aspect of the temple is its tiled courtyard, which is encircled by daunting row
of pergolas with 52 shrines. Each shrine shows remarkable designs and fine carvings and all
of them encompass an image of a Tirthankara. One of the prettiest Jain shrines in India,
Hathisingh Temple follows the usual architectural pattern of the Diwara Jain Temples of
Rajasthan.

Address
Shahibaug Road

Vastrapur Lake
A pictorial lake in a lustrous environment is a joyful visa and Vastrapur lake in the western
part of Ahmedabad is one of such alluring location. Encircled by all around greenery
vastrapur lake is a must see spectacle in the city. Green lawns in the surrounding happen to
be the most popular podium of various cultural events. A garden with elaborate stonework is
an added attraction here.

Water lovers can go for boating since, and the less adventurous can embark on a nice
promenade through the nice pathway that rounds the lake. The lake looks so appealing at
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promenade through the nice pathway that rounds the lake. The lake looks so appealing at
times when it is fed with the waters from the Narmada river. Let your children loose in the
lush environ of the Vastrapura lake and they will have enough to keep themselves engaged
in the adjoining children’s park.

ISKCON Temple
ISKCON is the abbreviation for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This temple
depicts Lord Krishna with his beloved lover Radha, who is regarded as the epitome of true
love. Also called as the Hare Krishna Temple, ISKCON temple situates in a vast area with
lovely trees, which gives a serene and tranquil environ to the devotees.

Temple has much spacious interiors compared to its exterior portions. Huge halls decorated
with beautiful chandeliers attributes the devoutness of the shrine. Prayer sessions in the
temple provide a soothing feeling to the devotees as the entire ambiance would be filled with
the chanting of hymns and Keertans. Janmashtami and Nand Mahotsav are the two
auspicious days in the temple, which witnesses’ great participation of devotees.

Sidi Sayed Mosque

Most predominant shrine of the Muslim community in Ahmedbad, Sidi Sayed Mosque,
proffers all the glittering facets of a classy structure. It is renowned for the acclaimed
fabulous Jhali screen, locates in the ten semi-circular windows. Among these windows the
two that are placed on the western walls are very impressive with magnificent carvings and
designs.

The mosque depicts the usual yellow colour, which is quite common about the shrine of that
area, but elaborate floral and architectural works made it so different from that of the others.
A perfect example for the Indo-Sarcenic style, this mosque shows how a simple stone can
be changed in to filigree. Do not forget to buy the miniature models of the shrine and other
classic edifices with in it while on your trip.

Address
Near Lal Darwaza, Ahmedabad

Law Garden
Most popular picnic spot in the city, the Law Garden in Ahmedabad would be a fantastic
experience to all. Located at the heart of the city, the lovely ambiance of the garden provides
the visitor with enormous and splendid pastime hobbies. Along with lots of recreational
activities, one can make the evenings more colourful by tasting the mouth-watering
delicacies of Gujarat.

Law Garden is not just a beautiful place but it is a hub of local vendors who sells excellent
clothing items and handicraft materials. These shopping centers are more popular with the
locals since it sells fine verities of Navaratri outfits. Other frequent visitors in the park are
college students, who prefer to eat and shop in affordable prices.

This pictorial place is named after the law college that situates adjacent to it. Law garden
offers something to every body, be it kids, youth or the old. The sprawling expanse of the
garden is usual venue of cultural activities like Music concerts, dance festivals and the like.

Teen Darwaza
As the name whispers, Teen Darwaza is the triple domed gateway that faces the majestic
Bhadra Fort. It serves as a royal entrance to the royal square. This massive gateway with
hassled stone work is built in the reign of Ahmed Shah. Finely carved stone works and
strong fortresses makes this extremely beautiful.

Teen Darwaza is the place from where the royal family of Sultans used to watch the lively
processions from the palace to the nearby Jama Masjid. It is learnt that Jahangir and

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processions from the palace to the nearby Jama Masjid. It is learnt that Jahangir and
Noorjahan were very fond watching the colourful pageants. Teen Darwaza offers the
spectacular view of the beautiful shrine whose architectural grandeur arrests the attention of
every visitor. As the historical landmark of the city Teen Darwaza happens to be a crowd
puller in the city, which witnesses scores of visitors each year.

Bhadra Fort
An alluring monument that radiates the charm and aura of medieval times, Bhadra fort and
its surroundings are the most scenic locations in the city. Built by Sha Alam in the year 1411,
this fort got its name from the Bhadrakali temple it houses. Nested in the midst of lush
greenery that amounts to 44 acres, the fort depicts the history and life of Alam Sha and his
family. Intricate carvings, lattice works and lovely frescos suits to the serene ambiance pretty
well.

The most fabulous edifice in the fort is the lovely arches in the entry gate, which shows some
inscriptions regarding the history of the fort. Today’s fort is a hub of several governmental
activities where some of the important offices like ASI, post office etc are functioning. It also
holds a lovely mosque in the name of Siddi Sayed.

Address
Near Sidi Saiyad's Mosque, Ahmedabad

Juma Masjid
Prettily placed in the heart of the old city, Juma Masjid displays a perfect balancing of Hindu
and Muslim style of architectural designs. This shrine is built in the year 1423, during the
reign of Sultan Ahmed Shah. Built in by yellow sandstone, the masjid takes the attention of
the beholder with it’s sheer beauty. Most fascinating structure inside the shrine is its western
chamber, which contains 260 pillars with fine carvings. These pillars are the supporting
stems of 15 domes that situates in various levels.

A rectangle shaped large courtyard with white marbles with a pool in its midst affords a
perfect retreat to the grating streets outside of the mosque. It also guards the serenity and
devoutness of the inner shrine. Juma Masjid also holds the Mausoleums of Ahmed Sha and
two other illustrious sultans’ of the city. These tombs also express perfect carvings and
flamboyant designs.

Shaking Minarets
The suffix a wonderful construction, would not suffice in describing the greatness of this
architectural grandeur. Situated adjacent to the railway line, Jhulta Minarets remains as a
mystery to the most elite technocrats of modern era. These towers move back and forth if
one imparts a slight push on the top most arch of the towers. Hence it got the name Jhulta
Minarets, which means swaying towers.

This amazing specimen of craftsmanship and technical expertise is a part of the Siddir
Bashir Mosque that itself is a marvel in terms off designer works. It is quite perplexing that
even after a lapse of so many years, how these towers retain its grandeur and elegance with
its original grace.

Jhulta Minara
The suffix a wonderful construction, would not suffice in describing the greatness of this
architectural grandeur. Situated adjacent to the railway line, Jhulta Minarets remains as a
mystery to the most elite technocrats of modern era. These towers move back and forth if
one imparts a slight push on the top most arch of the towers. Hence it got the name Jhulta
Minarets, which means swaying towers.

This amazing specimen of craftsmanship and technical expertise is a part of the Siddir
Bashir Mosque that itself is a marvel in terms off designer works. It is quite perplexing that

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Bashir Mosque that itself is a marvel in terms off designer works. It is quite perplexing that
even after a lapse of so many years, how these towers retain its grandeur and elegance with
its original grace.

Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

If you are an ace bibliophile you must necessarily visit the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum in
Ahmedabad. The Museum covers a wide variety of topics from Buddhism, Jainism and its
darshans, grammar, tantra and poetics to Vedas, agama to the different branches of Indian
philosophy. It is learnt that this museum has the largest collection of Jain scripts which come
around 75, 000 manuscripts with 500 illustrated versions and 45,000 printed books. The
books of different languages like Sanskrit, Pali, Old Gujarati, Apabhramsa, Hindi, and
Rajasthani are found in Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum.

This museum houses wide collection of ancient books that includes rare manuscripts. Also
called as the institute of Indology the museum has a library, which was established in the
year 1984 and it holds admirable compilations of miniature paintings, stone sculptures, cloth
paintings, bronzes, wood work, textiles, terracottas, coins, metal sculptures along with
famous paintings of Tagore and artwork of Nepal and Tibet.

Kamla Nehru Zoo

If you were in search of a perfect holiday retreat by the side of placid lake, Kamla Nehru
Zoological garden would be a nice choice. It is beautifully located at the majestic banks of
the tranquil Kankaria Lake. Kamla Nehru Zoological garden is famed for enduring albino
animals. Besides the albino animals, the zoo serves as a natural habitat for large number of
the feathering folk, reptiles and other mammals.

Visitors can also see endangered species like flamingos, Indian Wild Ass, Mouse Deer,
Asiatic Lion and Chinkara. The zoo also holds a museum where one can familiarize oneself
with the wildlife pictures and distended birds. Great Indian Bustards are the arresting variety
in the museum. Visiting this park with children can be an enchanting experience. The well-
known zoological expert Reuben David designed the Kamla Nehru Zoological Park.

Timing Charges
Open 8 am to 6:15 pm (March to October) Adult: Rs 10/-,
9 am to 5:30 pm (November to February) Child: Rs 5/-,
(Closed on Friday) Educational Tour: Rs 3/- (Free on Thursday)

Kankaria Lake
An artificial lake dates back to the time of Sultans, Kankaria in the south east region of
Ahmedabad is a crowd puller in recent times. It was constructed by Sultan Qutab-ud-Din in
1451 AD. Formerly known as Hauj-e-Qutub, this lake was the bathing ghat of late Sultans
and their queens. Mughal Emperor Jahangir and his empress wife Noor Jahan frequently
visited the lake.

Nagina Wadi, an island garden set in the midst of the lake is just picturesque that adds the
bewitching beauty of the lake. One of the banks is connected to this island by virtue of a
pathway. Another interesting pass time in the lakeside is the boating facilities. Adventurous
lots and fun lovers can engage themselves with this water sport. The lake witness’s large
crowd in weekends, especially in the evenings of weekends. One would not get a better
place to watch sunset than Kankaria Lake. Children can enjoy the facilities in the children’s
park and the adjoining zoo.

Sarkhej Roja
A flamboyant little city on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Sarkhej Roja boasts of its Mugal era
through a cluster of elegant monuments. Most striking facets of this city are the tomb of
Sultan Mehmud Begada and a lovely mosque. Sharkhej Roza is a best example for
calculated town planning, where the spiritual, imperial and common worlds coexist without

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calculated town planning, where the spiritual, imperial and common worlds coexist without
crossing the barriers with each other. The mosque, the tombs, the palaces and the common
facilities like the pavilions, tanks, platforms feature the religious, royal and social planning of
the city.

A renowned place with architectural grandeurs, the Sarkhej Roza displays an elegant
excellent pierced stone trellises with out the use of arches. One of the monuments holds
mausoleums of Saint Ahmed Khattu Baksh, of Emperor Mehmud Shah Beguda and his
queen. Elegant buildings in the city show great influence of Hinduism than that of the
Sarcenic style that was prevalent in Ahmedabad in olden days.

Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

A delightful haven of both migratory and common birds, Nal Sarovar a natural lake, situates
70 kilometers away from Ahmedabad is a perfect retreat to those who want to absorb
themselves in absolute serenity. Spread across a rambling expanse of 116 sq km, this
natural asylum of rare and exotic birds looks as if it were a fairyland. Avian flock from Siberia
is the most precious visitors in this park.

Around 250 varieties of wet land birds, along with the winter and spring guests like Pelicans,
White Storks, Rosy Flamingoes, Brahminy Ducks and Herons gives a magnificent look to
this sanctuary. Bird lovers should reach here at dawn since most of the avian flock is seen
visible during that time. Country boats hired on rent would suffice you with the unique
opportunity of viewing the bird flock in a close angle. Another important spectacle in this
region is the vast number of atolls where you can spot nomadic populace.

Charges
Entry Fee:
Indian: Rs 10/-,
Foreigner: Rs 250/-,
Car: Rs 20/-,
Video Camera: Rs 2500/-

Boat: Rs 100/- (per Hour)

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Gujarat

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10 km
1. Akshardham Temple 7. Calico Textile Museum 13. Teen Darwaza 19. Kamla Nehru Zoo
2. Dada Hari Vav (Stepwell) 8. Hathisingh Jain Temple 14. Bhadra Fort 20. Kankaria Lake
3. Vaishnodevi Temple 9. Vastrapur Lake 15. Juma Masjid 21. Sarkhej Roja

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3. Vaishnodevi Temple 9. Vastrapur Lake 15. Juma Masjid 21. Sarkhej Roja
4. Science City 10. ISKCON Temple 16. Shaking Minarets 22. Nal Sarovar Bird
5. Amar Dham 11. Sidi Sayed Mosque 17. Jhulta Minara Sanctuary
6. Gandhi Ashram (Sabarmati12. Law Garden 18. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai
Ashram) Museum

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