Ahmedabad, home to marvellousmosques, age-old temples,patriotic monuments,archaeological landmarks, gloriousmuseums and lush green gardens,is flocked by thousands of touristsall year-round. The city is alsoremarkably famous for delectableGujarati Cuisine and its wide textilemarket.

Some of the must visit attractionsin Ahmedabad are SabarmatiAshram, Adalaj Stepwell, KankariaLake and Sidi Saiyyed Mosque.

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Ahmedabad is named after its founderAhmed Shah I, the second Sultanof the Gujarat Sultanate. The largestcity in the state of Gujarat, it is oftenmistaken to be the capital. Laden with richhistory, the city not only offers few of themost famous Hindu and Islamicarchitectural marvels such as theAkshardham Temple and the Jama Masjid,but also boasts of one of the very few drive-in theaters in the country. Hub of the textileindustry, the city, known to be one of themajor business centers of the country,springs to a different life with the famousDandiya Masti during the Navratris.

The original city was founded in 1411, butsome historians state that Ahmedabadstands on the site called Karnavati,established by King Karna (1064-1094CE). At the cusp of the agriculturalhinterland of south-central Gujarat andthe scrub lands of Kutch/ Kathiawar.The modern city of Ahmedabad is almostequally divided on either side of theSabarmati River. You will find thegreatest variety in food here —Gujarati cuisine, like the intrepidpeoples of this state, veers towardsthe sweet but never quite loses itsessential diversity. Virtually the wholecity queues up at restaurants everyweekend.

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The Sarabhais are the city’sfirst family and have endowedAhmedabad with some of its finesteducational and culturalinstitutions. The city’s major heritagesites lie in Old Ahmedabad, east ofthe Sabarmati River, as do the railwaystation and the bus stand. It’s a mazeof crowded streets criss-crossingacross monuments and, sometimes,you even stumble upon not so wellknown architectural wonders tuckedaway in corners. There is perhaps nobetter introduction to the urbanheritage of Old Ahmedabad than theHeritage Walk conducted everymorning by theMunicipal Corporation of Ahmedabad(MCA) and the Cruta Foundation.

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1 Sabarmati Ashram

Ashram Road, Old Wadaj,Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380027, India

Sabarmati Ashram Ahmedabad sprawls on the western bankof River Sabarmati. At just 5 km from the citycentre, tourists flock to witness the aura ofthe place that served as a base for MahatmaGandhi’s political activities and saw himtrooping out on the famous Dandi March in1930. It became a beacon of hope for thesupporters of non-violent movement inIndia’s struggle for freedom.

Mahatma Gandhi foundedSabarmati Ashram Ahmedabad in the year1915 and it still houses the evidences of hisrelentless struggle. Don’t forget to take acloser look at the handicrafts, handmadepaper and spinning wheels that aremanufactured in the ashram. It also has ondisplay, some rare pictures of MahatmaGandhi, and the letter that he wrote to Hitleron July 23, 1939! Take a walk down memorylane as you explore the art galleries, alibrary and a book store, all within theprecincts of the ashram.

2 Sun Temple Modhera

Near Mehsana, Modhera,Ahmedabad,Gujarat 384212, India

Dedicated to the Sun God, theSun Temple Modhera is a relic of the Solanki Dynasty. It was builtin the 1026 CE by Raja Bhimdeva I. It isfamous for its magnificent architecture,which is still awe-inspiring after so manycenturies. It is thought to be one of the bestconstructed devotional places in westernIndia. Though, it no longer serves anyreligious purpose, it attracts a huge numberof tourists. Presently it is under thesupervision of the Archaeology Survey ofIndia. The entrance atSun Temple Modhera has carved archeswhich leads to the grounds that houses 108shrines, a breathtaking sanctum andbeautiful carvings on the walls. The templeis built such that the first rays of the sun fallon the Sun God during the equinoxes. Thenritya mandap (dancing hall) and the SabhaMandap are beautifully carved, with 12niches showcasing the different aspects ofthe Sun God during each month. Specialmention needs to be made of thesymmetrical stepped-tank, the Surya Kund,which is the finest example of geometry.The carved stone steps are interspersedwith 108 miniature idols.Sun Temple Modhera can broadly bedivided into three sections--the garbhagriha with an ambulatoryand an octagonal gudhamandapa, a sabhamandapa with a torana in front and a large

tank which is decorated with severalminiature shrines. The gudhamandapacontains embellished images of twelveadityas and the sabhamandapa has a grandset of pillars which are adorned withtriangular and semicirculararches. The main temple is based onan inverted lotus-base plinth--lotus beingthe flower of the Sun God. The Solankis hadalso built an idol of the Sun God madeentirely of gold. Unfortunately, the templewas attacked by Mahmood Ghazni and all itsriches were looted. Much of the damageshave been restored during reconstruction.

3 Auto World Vintage CarMuseum

Dastan Estate, Sardar Patel RingRoad, Kathwada, Ahmedabad,Gujarat 382430, India

You can turn over another leaf in the historybooks by visiting theAuto World Vintage Car MuseumAhmedabad. Welcome to the privatecollection of vintage car enthusiast Pranlal

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Bhogilal open to public, even for a drive!Yes, you can drive one of those vintagebeauties for a 3.5 km stretch for a meagresum of around INR 600! Steer clear of thecrowd on the streets as you get hold of aRolls Royce, Bentley, Maybach, Jaguar,Cadillacs, Austin, Chrysler, Lincoln, Ford andmuch more. This museum will add theperfect dash of antiquity and elegance toyour tour.

4 Sabarmati Riverfront

Near Subhash Bridge, Dudeshwar,Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380004, India

River Sabarmati Ahmedabad is forthose who like roaming around, breathing inthe very essence of a city they are travellingto. Right by the side of River Sabarmati, liesthis stretch that's been recently developedas a tourist attraction.   You can walkby the riverside, go boating, or just sit andenjoy the view. You can hire a boat from anyof the three bridges that overrun the riveron this stretch. Watch the sun as it sets overthe river, and you wouldn't be able to helpcomparing it to to its London version. Theriverfront atRiver Sabarmati Ahmedabad is oftenbelieved to be India's answer to the RiverThames.

5 Kankaria Lake

Himmatnagar Village, ManinagarArea, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380002,India

Kankaria Lake Ahmedabad is thelargest lake in the city and a regular hangoutspot for the locals.As the day comes to a close, the lake is lit upwith colourful lights all around its periphery.It makes for an amazing sight. The lakesideis well developed and is perfect for strolls,especially in the evenings.

For those looking forward to some action,there are plenty of options to choose from.There are water rides, boating, zorbing, foodstalls, and if you are lucky, you can get achance to go on a balloon ride as well.The complex also encloses the Kankaria Zoo,Balvatika, Kids City, Toy Train, Butterfly Park,Aquarium, Stone Mural Park and muchmore.Kankaria LakeAhmedabadalso hosts the very famous Kankaria

Carnival, a week-long event, held every yearin December.

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1 Vishalla

Near Vasna Tol, Opposite APMCMarket, Vasna, Ahmedabad, Gujarat380007, India

+91-79-26602422|+91-79-26600919|+91-98250-40069

How about a date with the true flavours ofGujarat at Vishalla? More than a simplemeal, it’s a spread that you’ll never everforget. This place is created along the linesof a rural village and the food here is muchmore than just yummy. Fried food is off themenu and you are in for a surprise if youthink that Gujarati food is all that they servehere. Aloo, puri, kathol, dhokla, thepla,bhakhri, bataka nu shak, rose lasi, cholafali

and more. Another fact that adds to thedrool-worthy quotient is the different menufor lunch and dinner. Food is just one of themany amazing things that you get atVishalla. Don’t miss this truly uniqueexperience!

2 Neelkanth- Patang RevolvingRestaurant

Ashram Road, Near Nehru Bridge,Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009, India

+91-79-26586200|+91-79-26586300

TheNeelkanth- Patang Revolving Restaurant isone of its kind restaurant in Ahmedabadwhich at a splendid height of 221 Feet givesa splendid view of the entire city. It towersover the skyline and is one of the mostunique experiences where one can relishthe delicious multi cuisine in a spectacularsetting while soaking in the spectacular viewof the city.  It is even better during thenight where one can see the lights glitteringall over the city and highlighting its skylineeven more.

The food inNeelkanth- Patang Revolving Restaurant isalso not overshadowed by the ambience

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either and is an equal attraction to draw theguests towards the magnificent restaurantand since its multi-cuisine there issomething for everyone to chose from asper their preference.

3 Toritos

104/105 Shivalik, Opposite Bank ofBaroda, Ambawadi Circle,Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006, India

+91-79-26400731|+91-79-26400730|+91-97243-41061

4 Timpani

Radisson Blu Hotel, Near PanchvatiCross Roads, Off C.G. Road,Panchavati Road, Ellisbridge,Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009, India

+91-79-40501234|+91-79-40501286|+91-90999-81229

Timpani, the all-day dining restaurant atRadisson Blu Ahmedabad, is a well-lit andappealing place to stop by for a meal or acup of tea/coffee when you are in thecentral business area around CG Road.Named after the percussion instrument, ithas a very contemporary decor. The staff,especially the women servers/waiters atTimpani, are welcoming and courteouswhen taking your order. The North Indianfood here is pretty good, particularly thebiryanis, and they do some good sweets.Unfortunately, the standard of theinternational cuisine here is not as good asthe Indian.

5 Kebabish

1A, Ground Floor, Amin Complex,Near Shree Swaminarayan ArtsCollege, Behrampura, Ahmedabad,Gujarat 380028, India

+91-79-65413012

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SeeA: Sabarmati AshramB: Sun Temple ModheraC: Auto World Vintage Car MuseumD: Sabarmati RiverfrontE: Kankaria Lake

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