Ahmedabad is one of the largest cities in the state of Gujarat. It is known as Manchester of the East for its textile industry. The town is the most significant supplier of denim and one of the largest exporters of gemstones and jewellery. Lowest airfares on Tiruchirappalli to Ahmedabad flights have made it convenient for the tourists to visit this city for business and pleasure. IndiGo also offers flight booking offers when you fly from Ahmedabad to Kolhapur, Ahmedabad to Kannur, Ahmedabad to Gaya, Ahmedabad to Tiruchirappalli or Ahmedabad to Shillong.
Things to do in Ahmedabad
Sunset Drive In Cinema: Watching a movie at a famous and massive drive-in theatre is a splendid experience. This open-air cinema boasts of Asia's largest screen and can accommodate 665 cars at a time. The wide variety of cuisine will ensure that you are well-taken care of.
Take a Heritage Walk to the old city of Ahmedabad to witness heritage neighbourhoods with common courtyards.
India's premier textile museum, which contains one of the world's complete collections of antique textiles, is situated in Ahmedabad. Known as the Calico Museum of Textiles, it has beautiful handiworks, some of which are 500 years old.
Tourist attractions/historical monuments in Ahmedabad
Sabarmati Ashram was Mahatma Gandhi’s humble residence. Converted into a museum, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya has preserved a detailed record of his life and his teachings.
Jhulta Minara (where jhulta is Hindi for ‘shaking’) is an architect's marvel. Whenever you shake one minaret, the belief is that the other starts vibrating. The architectural techniques used in building this minaret is a mystery.
Jama Masjid is one of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in India. Built by Ahmed Shah in 1423, this mosque is known for its architecture and rich cultural heritage.
Vechaar Utensils Museum is a unique theme conceptualised by Mr. Surender Patel. Established in 1981, this museum keeps the cultural heritage and artisans' work intact. Various types of utensils in different materials like copper, glass and stainless steel are on display in this museum.
Places to shop in Ahmedabad
Rani No Hajiro Market near the historic tombs of Ahmed Shah's queens on Gandhi Road, Manek Chowk, Khadia, is one of the best cloth and costume jewellery markets. Best handloom fabrics like Ikkat, Mashrush and Ajrakh are available here.
The best place to shop for bandhani and cotton fabrics is the traditional Gujarati wear at Bandhej, at Krishna Centre, Netaji Road, Mithakali, Navarangapura.
Lal Darwaja Market is a street-side shopping market, which houses anything and everything a customer wants. If you have excellent bargaining skills, go for it. Located near Lal Darwaja, this is a lively place for shopping and food.
Best time to visit Ahmedabad
Winters are mild and pleasant and the best time to visit the place. The maximum temperature during this time is around 35 degree Celsius, and the minimum temperature drops to 12 degree Celsius.
Modes of transport in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has an excellent commuting network with rail, metro, roads and BRTS.
Janmarg is a bus rapid transit system (BRTS) in the city.
Weather in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has a hot, semi-arid climate, with less rainfall than required. The summers are hot and dry, with the average summer temperature ranges to 43 degrees Celsius. Winters are generally pleasant with a mild chill in January. Monsoons are humid with infrequent but heavy rains.
Airports in Ahmedabad
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (IATA: AMD), also known as Ahmedabad Airport, is an international airport.
Address: Hansol, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380003.
