Ahmedabad - Perfect Blend of Old and Contemporary
Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati River. One of the growing metropolia, Ahmedabad was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage City.
Things to do in Ahmedabad
- Spend some time by visiting the famous temples namely Hathi Singh Jain Temple, ISKCON Temple, Dada Bhagwan Temple, and Shri Camp Hanuman Mandir are other famous temples of the city.
- Visit the famous monuments namely Sabarmati Ashram, Jami Masjid, Dada Hari Vav, Jhulta Minar, Bhadra Fort, Calico Textile Museum, etc.
Tourist attractions in Ahmedabad
- Swaminarayan Temple: Decorated with intricate carvings, Swaminarayan Temple is a shrine dedicated to Narayan Dev.
- Dada Hari Vav: Built to escape the scorching summers, Dada Hari Vav is a step-well constructed in 1499 AD.
- Sabarmati Ashram: Sabarmati Ashram was once the home of Mahatma Gandhi.
Places to shop in Ahmedabad
Some of the markets famous for shopping include Rani No Hajiro Ahmedabad Cloth Market,
Lal Darwaja Market, Sindhi Market, and Dhalgarwad Market.
Best time to visit in Ahmedabad
The best time to visit Ahmedabad is during the winter season from December to February when the temperature lies between 5 to 20 degrees Celsius. The pleasant weather of the city makes the excursion more comfortable.
Modes of transport in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is well-connected with the AMTS (Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service). It is easy to access any part of the city by bus. Besides the bus service, auto-rickshaw service is also at its best in Ahmedabad which is another option to commute from one place to another.
Weather in Ahmedabad
During the summer season (March to August), Ahmedabad faces the wrath of the scorching heat when the temperature ranges from 43 degrees to 47 degrees Celsius which makes it impossible to go on a sightseeing tour of the city. During the monsoon (July to October), the temperature falls and winter season (December to February) brings the pleasant and tranquil weather. Winter is the best time to explore the city.
Airport in Ahmedabad
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is the only airport in Ahmedabad which is situated 9 km from the city centre. Ahmedabad Airport has 3 terminals and one of the major destinations from where IndiGo operates.
Address: Hansol, Ahmedabad
IATA: AMD