Ahmedabad

Overview

Ahmedabad Travel Destinations

The former capital of Gujarat and also known to be one of the greatest blends of a glorious past and the present, Ahmedabad is one of the largest cities in Gujarat. Though it was named after a Sultan in 1411 this place also has a lot of association with Mahatma Gandhi also. Also known to be the Manchester of India this city is a great textile and commercial center.

Monuments / Historical Places / Sightseeing in Ahmedabad

Sabarmati Ashram is the ones that was built for Mahatma Gandhi and now is a national pilgrimage place for many. This is one of the foremost tourist attractions of the city because here you will experience solitude with shady trees all over and hundreds of parakeets. Sunbirds, Squirrels, bee-eaters, etc. This ashram was founded kin 1915 during the time Gandhi struggled for Indian independence and it is also to date that Khadi is being made here. This place also has a pictorial museum of a few significant and major events in the life of this fighter.

Jama Masjid built by Ahmad Shah in 1423, is said to be the principal mosque that exists of the Islamic era. Situated in the heart of this city the mosque is said to be built in the Indo- Saracenic architectural era which has gained the title of the most splendid mosque in the East. This mosque has approximately 260 pillars which support 15 domes that are arranged symmetrically. A very special trait of the mosque is the Muluk-Khana also called the Royal Gallery is a beautifully stone-worked platform that stands on the pillars and is enclosed up to the roof.

Hatheesingh Jain Temple was built just outside the Delhi Gate by a rich Jain Merchant in 1850. Amongst the many Ahmedabad’s ornate Jain Temples, this is the best known. Built up of pure white marble and beautifully decorated rich carvings this temple is a two-storied structure. It has elaborate porches on its three sides and the front porch is crowned by a huge dome. The Hathee Singh Temple is dedicated to Dharamanath.

Rani Rupmati’s Mosque is also one worth visiting place. The Masjid named after the princess of Dhar got married Sultan of Ahmedabad. A high central arch, carved galleries, slim minarets, 3 imposing domes, and an exquisite Mihrab are the high points. The shaking minarets, Calico Museum, and Modhera Temple are also a few other sightseeing places that you can have a look at while you are in the city.

Tourists Attractions

Ahmedabad Tourist Places

Sabarmati Ashram
Jama Masjid
Hatheesingh Jain Temple
Rani Rupmati’s Mosque
Akshardham Temple

How to reach

How to Reach

Ahmedabad by Air

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport at Ahmedabad is an international airport that provides both domestic and international flights to and from Ahmedabad. There are also direct flights from Ahmedabad to Dubai, the USA, the UK, Singapore, and other international hubs. The airport is regarded as one of the busiest airports in Gujarat, and the eighth busiest in India which has about an average of 250 aircraft movements in a day.

Nearest Airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad by railways

Ahmedabad Railway Station also known as Kalupur Station falls under the prominent national railway circuit and has trains for almost all the major cities of India.

Ahmedabad by road

Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (also known as AMTS) provides bus services from Ahmedabad to various other cities of the state like Ahmedabad to Mumbai bus, so how to reach Ahmedabad is not a tough task. AMTS runs 750 buses in the whole city. Interstate buses are also available from the major bus stop.