Ahmedabad - The Manchester of East
Situated on the banks of the Sabarmati River, Ahmedabad boasts of a plethora of remarkable temples, intriguing monuments, and classy markets exhibit the colonial history attached to them. This city is a must-visit place that provides an opportunity to delve into the colourful culture and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Things to do in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is a paradise for travel enthusiasts and this city has a lot in store to surprise anyone who tours around.
-
Visit temples: Swaminarayan Temple is one of the famous temples which is being thrived by the devotees from all over the world. Hathi Singh Jain Temple, ISKCON Temple, and Shri Camp Hanuman Mandir are other famous temples of the city.
-
Monuments: Sabarmati Ashram, Jami Masjid, World Vintage Car Museum, Jhulta Minar, Bhadra Fort, Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum, and Adalaj Step Well are the famous monuments of the city.
Tourist attractions in Ahmedabad
-
Sabarmati Ashram: Gandhi Ji’s humble abode and the museum, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya established to preserve the detailed and informative records of his life and teachings
-
Swaminarayan Temple: Dedicated to Lord Narayan, this temple was built in 1822 and embellished with intricate carvings.
-
Auto World Vintage Car Museum: This is the biggest and the largest museum of automobiles in the country.
-
Science City: Spread awareness about the progression of science and its application in human life since 1960.
Places to shop in Ahmedabad
Shopping is just not limited to clothes in Ahmedabad, this city is also famous for spices, antique jewellery, and wood carved furniture, home decor products, and handloom products. Here are places to shop in Ahmedabad:
Best time to visit in Ahmedabad
The best time to visit Ahmedabad during the winter season when the temperature ranges from 5 to 20 degrees Celsius. From December to February, the weather remains comfortable and pleasant and tourists can explore the city in the best possible way.
Modes of transport in Ahmedabad
Within the city, people can avail of the AMTS (Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service). It is easy to access any part of the city of Ahmedabad by bus. Besides this auto-rickshaw is another option to commute from one place to another.
Weather in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad experiences scorching heat during summer (March to August); the temperature ranges from 43 degrees to 47 degrees Celsius which makes it impossible to explore the city in this season. While the monsoon (July to October) brings a huge relief and winter season (December to February) brings pleasant and tranquil weather. This is the best time to explore the city.
Airport in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has only one airport namely Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport which is situated 9 km from the city centre. It has 3 terminals and is one of the major hubs for flights to other destinations.
IndiGo operates domestic flights from Ahmedabad to Indore, Ahmedabad to Kochi, Ahmedabad to Jodhpur and Ahmedabad to Guwahati.
Address: Hansol, Ahmedabad
IATA Code: AMD