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| Ahmedabad Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see 2. Sidi Saiyad ki Jaali - Located in the hustling city of Ahmedabad, this mosque has windows carved beautifully. This window (jaali) represents Ahmedabad around the world 2. Sidi Saiyad ki Jaali - Located in the hustling city of Ahmedabad, this mosque has windows carved beautifully. This window (jaali) represents Ahmedabad around the world Vikas Garg Ahmedabad is named after a sultan Ahmedshah who founded it in 1411. Besides being the largest city in Gujarat, it is also the second largest prosperous city in western India, covering an area of 204,6 km. The most widely spoken language is Gujarati, with Hindi and English. You might have heard of the city because of one of its famous former residents, Mahatma Gandhi, whose ashram is on the banks of the river Sabarmati and became a national pilgrimage site. Ahmedabad is also known for its people and its many traditions. Especially colorful is the festival of Makar Sankranti (or Uttarayan), which is on 14th of January. During this festival, shops are closed and all citizens participate in the multitude of festivities. Don't forget to look up high. You will see a lot of people sitting on the rooftops, and your eyes will be pleased with the sight of kites and more kites in the air. Ahmedabad is known for festival of Navaratri too. This festival lasts for 9 days. People do the Garba, which is a traditional dance, all 9 nights. People wear colorful traditional cloths and they make a really eyecatching scene. Garba is real fun watching and playing too. Ahmedabad has so many historical places like Kankaria lake, Sidi-Sayed-Jali(its a really detailed and beautiful carving),Zulta Minar(swinging minarets) , Lal Darwaja(Red Gate),Tran Darwaja(3 gates) etc. though one of the best building not to miss is little off ahmedabad, called Sarkhej. One good thing which one shouldn't miss is the food there. There are two beautiful eating places called "Rajwadu" and "Vishala" (dont miss utensiles museum here), which serve the traditional Gujarati food with too many choices to list. Its a little expensive, but if you are visiting Ahmedabad its must to eat the Gujarati food. also just opposite Sidi Sayed mosque is "Agashiye" a bit upmarket but pleaasent traditional food plce on terrace, right near city centre. Ahmedabad is famous for its textiles, both traditional as well as modern textile industry. also not to be missed is Calico Textile Muesum, with its wide range of collection of various types of clothes and textiles. New look Ahmedabad is plenty of Malls with multinational brands showroom many Multiplexes. Also you can have best of food from accross the globe here in Ahmedabad. It is One of the safest city in India. As even Ladies use roam around freely in the late night. And it is because of Gujarat is a Dry state. Although you can purchase liquer if you have permit from the few Hotels having Liquer shop. Ahmedabad is also known for its nightlife. _________Sights Edit This i Gandhi Ashram The ashram was built 7 kms north of the city on the banks of river Sabarmati and was the Hriday Kunj of Mahatma Gandhi. In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi began his famous Dandi March to the sea to protest against the Salt Tax which was imposed by the British. The ashram has a memorial centre and a library. Jama Masjid Ahmad Shah built the Jama Masjid, which is located in the old city, in the year 1423. The masjid has 260 pillars that support 15 domes at several different elevations. it is absolutely one of the finest mosques and a place worth a visit. Hatheesing Jain Temples Built outside Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant, this is the best known of Ahmedabad's many ornate Jain temples. Constructed of pure white marble and profusely decorated with rich carvings, the Hatheesing Temple is dedicated to Dharamnath, the 15th Jina or Jain apposite. Kankaria Lake It is a circular lake constructed in 1451 by Sultan Qutubub-Din. In the center of the lake is an island garden with a summer palace, better known as Nagina Wadi. The lake is a popular recreation center surrounded by parks, 'Bal Vatika', an aquarium, a boat club, a natural history museum and a zoo. The security precautions of the lake become very tight when the results of the SSC and HSC Exams rolls out. Even the failures in love come here for a last meeting. AksharDham Temple Located about 35 Kms from Ahmedabad in Gandhinagar, is paread across 45 acres of land and has a huge multi-media shows about the Swaminarayan sect. budget about 4-5 hours to visit this place. Contributors May 16, 2005 change by giorgio [Add Sight] Thol Lake Edit This 3. Thol Lake - 25km from Ahmedabad, ideal place for bird watching 3. Thol Lake - 25km from Ahmedabad, ideal place for bird watching photo by: Vikas Garg 25km from the hustling city of Ahmedabad lies this beautiful lake situated in the village of Thol. It is an ideal place for birdwatchers. Time to visit : Ideal time to visit is in the months from January to March, when the migratory birds adorn this site. Reach before sunrise, as the birds start flying once the sun hits in search of food. How to Get there : From the Thaltej Chokdi (near Drive-in theater) take the route going towards Thaltej, continue on this for about 20km and once you get in the Thol village, follow the signs for the 'Thol more.. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Sarkhej Roja Edit This i Though difficult to place in one catagory, it is perhaps the most beautiful place Ahmedabad has to offer. situated little outside, it is a complex consisting of mosque, tomb of kings and priest's memorial, and summer palaces for king and queen, all surrounding a water tank. best time to visit is evening, as the sunset is very beautiful. recently they have added tourist service and a part of old building holds small exhibition showing history of more.. type: Mosques World66 rating: [rate it] Law Garden Edit This Low Garden is situated in the heart of a city. It has got all the things for your entertainment be it a shopping, eating, drama theatre, fun rides for kids, children park, garden ets. It was named as a law garden because of a law college situated there. its famous for the road side vendors who sells traditional gujarati outfits. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: easy address: Near Ellise Bridge _________Getting Around Edit This Getting around in Ahmedabad is easy. Normal taxis (black and yellow cabs like in Mumbai) are rare. Ahmedabad uses so called luxury taxies, which are private taxis. Buses are popular amongst people with some local knowledge however almost everyone speaks working English and it is easy to travel if you ask other people and have some rough idea of where you want to go by a bus. Otherwise stick to rickshaws, they are most famous and easy form of local tourist transport. There is a pressing need for Ahmedabad to develop scooters (two-wheelers) for hire on a full day basis. It is surprising that such an enterprising town has not yet worked this out! Even small towns like Diu have this facility in Gujarat! Rickshaws or Three-Wheelers The most popular and cheap transport is a Rickshaw or a three-wheeler that was famously shown in a James Bond movie. Rickshaws operate on a fare chart that every Rickshaw driver has. Make sure of two things. One that the driver sets the meter to zero every time you board a rickshaw. Second that the chart is shown to you when paying. Often charts are outdated and a mark up (multiply by) factor applies. It is good if you work it out once and then you can apply it again when you travel by a rickshaw in near future. Luxury or Private Taxis Often they can be hired for full day with chauffer and the charges are few rupees a kilometre plus certain extras like meals, overtime or beyond minimum Kms a day. Buses: Local buses are run by Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS). Their schedule is not usually publicly known and their timing are notorious. Also they are often overcrowded. Shared Rickshaws: Since about 2000, shared rickshaws with multiple travellers have become popular and they connect point-to-point between most often travelled traffic points. Ask a local for the nearest stop to embark and disembark from. Fixed rates apply between points. Waiting is necessary for full loading. ________Getting There Edit This white peacock white peacock Jayesh Bhatia Ahmedabad is well connected by Air, Rail and Road. It is also one of India's fastest growing international airports. In fact prestigious airlines are queuing up with applications to the Indian Government to fly in and out of Ahmedabad International Airport. Contributors January 12, 2006 change by giorgio [Add Global transport mode] Domestic Airlines Edit This There are plenty of options for cheap flights to and from Ahmedabad. Here are just a few of them. To travel by Air, your best choice is to check online schedules or all the airlines mentioned below. Also try searching Ahmedabad Airport website and Indian Airlines and Air India websites. You can check for the Flight Availability from Ahmedabad to any destination of your choice and plan the onward journey accordingly as you need. Gujaratis and people with interest at heart of Gujarat may also want to check out Gujarat Airways. Indian more.. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] International Airlines flying into and out of Ahmedabad Edit This From Singapore: Singapore Airlines From Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Airlines From London and Dubai direct, LA and New York via Mumbai: Air India From Manchester: SAS From Muscat, Kuwait, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi direct: Indian Airlines Note 1: Pending applications are from Thai Airways for flights to/from Bangkok, from ANA/JAL for flights to Tokyo Narita or Osaka. Note: 2 A number more.. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] _________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Unfortunately Ahmedabad doesn't really boast a vibrant nightlife, however when it comes to Art and Entertainment, there's one stop you can't miss. The Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, founded by Mrinalini Sarabhai in 1949 is one of India's most prestigious performing arts institutions. The school offers short and long term courses in Classical Indian Dance, Music, Theatre, Martial Arts and Puppetry. Natarani, its amphitheatre is home to the Vikram Sarabhai International Arts Festival that runs in December every year, bringing to Ahmedabad artists from all over the world. Natarani also has frequent performances through out the year. For more information contact: admn@darpana.com or call (079) 2755 1289 Moreover, Gujarat is a dry state- which means they DO NOT serve you booze. But the nightlife can be enjoyed by different gujarati dishes and fast food restaurants. More over coffee bar and Mocha (the hooka bar) can give you the pleasent evening celebrations.. _________Festivals Edit This Here are the festivals held in Ahmedabad. [Add Festival] Kite Festival Edit This Uthran is a very famous festival after Diwali (Festival of Lights). The festival happens in mid January and lasts several days. People from all over India come to participate in this event. World66 rating: [rate it] Navratri Edit This Navratri is festival of indian traditional dance, which is called ras garba. For nine nights, Amdavadis enjoy traditional dances of Garba and Ras. Superb folk music, often mixed with pop rhythems, and colorful ethnic dresses combine to create an enchanting experience. Navratri is celebrated during first nine days of the month Aso in the lunar calender, which typically falls in the month of October in last week. World66 rating: [rate it] |