Title: Top Things to Do in Ahmedabad
1Top Things to Do in Ahmedabad
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2Sabarmati Ashram
- Built on the banks of Sabarmati River, the ashram
also known as Gandhis Ashram. It is one of the
must-visit places for travellers in Ahmedabad. - Once an abode of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife,
Kasturba Bai, today it houses a museum -Gandhi
Smarak Sangrahalya that displays personal
letters and photographs of this legendary man.
- Also, it is the very same place where impactful
Dandi March was commenced in 1930 and for the
same reason it is also called as Satyagraha
Ashram. - Other eminent sites within the Ashram are Vinoba
Kutir, Nandini Kutir, Upasana Mandir, and Magan
Diwas all named after Gandhis close followers.
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3Jama Masjid
- Constructed in 1423 AD by Sultan Ahmed Shah, Jama
Masjid, Ahmedabad is a truly beguiling monument
built with yellow stones. - Featuring 260 pillars and 15 domes, this mosque
depicts beautiful Hindu-Muslim style architecture
as it is made out of the ruins of demolished
Hindu and Jain temples.
- It has different entrances. Near its eastern
entrance is the tomb of Sultan Ahmed Shah where
lays the burial ground of three great rulers
Ahmed Shah I, Mohammed Shah and Qutub-Ud-Din
Ahmed Shah II. - The historical monument lies in the heart of the
old city, east to Teen Darwaza. It is only half
an hour from hotels in Ahmedabad near airport.
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4The Calico Museum of Textiles
- Calico Museum of Textiles not only stands as a
premier textile museum in India but is world
famous too for presenting finest of textile
collections. - It houses exquisite antiques from all over the
world and Indian textiles that are more than 500
years old and intricately handmade, such as
sacred bronzes, miniature paintings, and Pichwais
paintings.
- You can witness here Kashmiri shawls that took
almost three years to craft and double-ikat
clothes, whose each strand is separately dyed
before weaving. - The museum conducts a tour that takes you to main
textile galleries, showcasing tapestries,
remarkable sarees, royal garments, tribal
dresses, Bandhani tie-dye and Patola Mashru
weaves.
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5Manek Chowk
- The oldest and most popular city square in
Ahmedabad, Manek Chowk is a vegetable market in
the morning that transforms into a jewellery
market in afternoon. - However, Manek Chowk is most famous for its
tempting food stalls that sprang up every night
at 830 and stay up till late at night.
- From spicy Indian pani puri to American fast
food, blended in Indian style, there are a lot of
dishes to savour here, but the three must-haves
are Pavbhaji, kulfi and special Amdavadi
sandwiches. - The chowk is named after Baba Maneknath, a saint
from the 15th century who opposed Ahmed Shah from
building a new capital.
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6Heritage Walk
- First commenced 15 years back during World
Heritage Week, Heritage Walk in this walled city
is a way of keeping its rich Indian-Islamic
culture alive. - Covering 20 eminent places in between, the walk
begins from 19th century Swaminarayan Temple,
Kalupur and ends at 15th century Jama Masjid and
so its called Journey of Mandir to Masjid.
- During the walk, youll witness interesting
structure of Old City consisting of the Pols
which are virtually little villages and contains
community wells and Chabutro for birds. - The Heritage Walk is a must-do to explore the
beauty of Ahmedabad. It is commenced by Amdavad
Municipal Corporation and is well-accessible from
every part of the city.
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7Kankaria Lake
- Built in 1451 AD by Sultan Qutub-Ud-Din and known
as Hauz-e-Qutub formerly, this amazing
artificial lake sprawls over 1 mile in area and
is designed in 34-sided polygonal shape. - Featuring an artificial island at the heart of
the lake, today it is a hotspot of Ahmedabad
where people come to enjoy walks, eat delicacies
and relax.
- Developed as a total entertainment zone, theres
a zoo, natural history museum, Bal Vatika (a
garden for children) and an open theatre in its
periphery. - A wonderful water and light show is also
organized here to keep the tourists entertained.
The lake is busiest yet most refreshing site to
visit on a trip!
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8Akshardham Temple
- Spread across 23 acres of land, Akshardham is one
of the largest temples in entire Gujarat and
displays alluring architecture, built with pink
sandstones weighing 6000 tonnes. - Intricately carved with perfect an amalgamation
of art, culture, and devotion, the temple is the
predecessor of the one in capital, New Delhi and
is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.
- It features a lush green garden called Sahajanand
Van that also comprises of swings, rides, a
waterfall, a lake and an herbal garden area for
recreation. - In order to incorporate educational value, the
temple is built with three exhibition halls and
carries out water show, Sat-Chit-Anand that tells
popular story of Nachiketa.
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9Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden
- Built in 1951 beside the beguiling Kankaria Lake
and spread across an area of 117 acres, Kamla
Nehru Zoological Garden is a must visit
destination for nature lovers. - The zoo is a home to a number of exotic mammals,
reptiles and birds. It conducts tours which are
assisted by amiable staff for travellers
complete safety and convenience.
- Initially established for the recreational
purpose, the aim of the zoo has shifted over the
years towards conservation of endangered species,
research and education. - Besides this, one can enjoy at its Water Park,
Amusement Park and spend quality time watching
musical fountain with laser show, boating and
indulging in leisure walks.
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10Dont Miss the Ummed hotels ahmedabad
- Old yet utterly classy, The Ummed Ahmedabad is
the first ever five-star hotel that Gujrat
witnessed and is still one of the finest hotels
in India. - Located at a strategic location, this business
hotel near Ahmedabad airport provides a stay
wrapped with immense convenience, comfort and
luxuries to the discerning tourists.
- Today renowned as The Ummed, the hotel was once
known as The Taj Residency Ummed The Gateway
Hotel Ummed and was functioned by The Taj Group
for two decades. - Comprising of 87 luxurious rooms and 4 lavish
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