This is the largest city in one of the vibrant states of India, Gujarat. Enjoy the scenic charms of this city as you deboard your Kannur to Ahmedabad flight.
Things to do in Ahmedabad
Temple Hopping: Being a city renowned for cultural heritage and diverse religious beliefs coexisting, it has many temples and religious sites in the presence of Swami Narayan Temple, ISKCON Temple, Vaishno Devi Temple, Jama Masjid, Sidi Sayyed Mosque to mention just a few.
A walk-in Manek Chowk: This is one such place in Old Ahmedabad where you will get to see the real colours of this lively city.
Tourist attractions in Ahmedabad
Sabarmati Ashram: Built by the Father of India, Mahatma Gandhi in 1915 when he came to India, this is one of the biggest tourist spots in India today. It has a museum inside which houses Bapu’s charkha, pictures, letters, and his works. Another trivia, the famous Dandi March which played a pivotal role in the independence movement started from this Ashram in 1930.
Vintage Car Museum: This is quite a bohemian place known by the name Auto World by a bohemian person, Pranlal Bhogilai who transformed his collection of vintage cars into this museum. You name the swankiest of the cars from Rolls Royce to Bentley, from Austin Martin to Jaguar, and this place has it all. Someone who has a heart for antique cars, this is your go-to place.
Places to shop in Ahmedabad
Law Garden Night market is a local market which starts from 7 pm selling local apparels and ornaments. Lal Darwaza is another popular market selling almost everything you want to buy with some sweet and tangy street food, your bargaining skills would be put to the test here. There are many local markets like Sindhi Market and Dhalgarwad Market to buy some famous Gujarati sarees. Then there are luxurious shopping malls like Alpha One Mall which is one of the biggest here hosting various local and international brands with a food court and movie theatre.
Best time to visit Ahmedabad
While you can plan your holiday to Ahmedabad any time of the year, to get the best out of it, choose the winter season (from November to February) when the weather is pleasant and conducive for sightseeing. The temperature ranges 12-31 ⁰C in these months. Monsoon season can also be considered for planning a vacation here as it rains, and the city looks even more vibrant with temperature in 19-30 ⁰C.
Modes of transport in Ahmedabad
There are quite a few options to travel in and around the city, with the more prominent ones being the local buses which operate frequently on 215 routes with 1200 stops.
Airports in Ahmedabad
There is a single airport in Ahmedabad which is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport that serves Ahmedabad and its capital city Gandhinagar.
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Address: Hansol, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380003
IATA Code: AMD