Top Things to Do in Ahmedabad

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• Built on the banks of Sabarmati River,
the ashram also known as ‘Gandhi’s
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 Gandhi’s close followers.
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• 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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• 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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Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234
• 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 8:30
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.

• 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 it’s called ‘Journey of Mandir to
Masjid’.
• During the walk, you’ll 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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• 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, there’s 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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• 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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• 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.

• 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 suites, the five-star property is replete with
contemporary comforts and ideal to enjoy a luxurious stay and unwind completely.
Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234

Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234

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