Top 10 thing s to do in Ahmedabad

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Built on the banks of Sabarmati River, the ashram also known as ‘Gandhi’s Ashram’. It is one of the must-visit places for travellers in Ahmedabad.

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Once an abode of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife, Kasturba Bai, today it houses a museum -‘Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalya’ that displays personal letters and photographs of this legendary man.

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Also, it is the very same place where impactful Dandi March was commenced in 1930 and for the same reason; it is also called as ‘Satyagraha Ashram’.

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Other eminent sites within the Ashram are Vinoba Kutir, Nandini Kutir, Upasana Mandir, and Magan Diwas; all named after Gandhi’s close followers.

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Constructed in 1423 AD by Sultan Ahmed Shah, Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad is a truly beguiling monument built with yellow stones.

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Featuring 260 pillars and 15 domes, this mosque depicts beautiful HinduMuslim style architecture as it is made out of the ruins of demolished Hindu and Jain temples.

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It has different entrances. Near its eastern entrance is the tomb of Sultan Ahmed Shah where lays the burial ground of three great rulers – Ahmed Shah I, Mohammed Shah and Qutub-UdDin Ahmed Shah II.

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The historical monument lies in the heart of the old city, east to Teen Darwaza. It is only half an hour from hotels in Ahmedabad near airport.

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Calico Museum of Textiles not only stands as a premier textile museum in India but is world famous too for presenting finest of textile collections.

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It houses exquisite antiques from all over the world and Indian textiles that are more than 500 years old and intricately handmade, such as sacred bronzes, miniature paintings, and Pichwais paintings.

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You can witness here Kashmiri shawls that took almost three years to craft and double-ikat clothes, whose each strand is separately dyed before weaving.

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The museum conducts a tour that takes you to main textile galleries, showcasing tapestries, remarkable sarees, royal garments, tribal dresses, Bandhani tie-dye and Patola & Mashru weaves.

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The oldest and most popular city square in Ahmedabad, Manek Chowk is a vegetable market in the morning that transforms into a jewellery market in afternoon.

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However, Manek Chowk is most famous for its tempting food stalls that sprang up every night at 8:30 and stay up till late at night.

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From spicy Indian pani puri to American fast food, blended in Indian style, there are a lot of dishes to savour here, but the three must-haves are Pavbhaji, kulfi and special Amdavadi sandwiches.

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The chowk is named after Baba Maneknath, a saint from the 15th century who opposed Ahmed Shah from building a new capital.

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First commenced 15 years back during World Heritage Week, Heritage Walk in this walled city is a way of keeping its rich Indian-Islamic culture alive.

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Covering 20 eminent places in between, the walk begins from 19th century Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur and ends at 15th century Jama Masjid; and so it’s called ‘Journey of Mandir to Masjid’.

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During the walk, you’ll witness interesting structure of ‘Old City’ consisting of the ‘Pols’ which are virtually little villages and contains community wells and Chabutro for birds.

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The Heritage Walk is a must-do to explore the beauty of Ahmedabad. It is commenced by Amdavad Municipal Corporation and is well-accessible from every part of the city.

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Built in 1451 AD by Sultan Qutub-UdDin and known as ‘Hauz-e-Qutub’ formerly, this amazing artificial lake sprawls over 1 mile in area and is designed in 34-sided polygonal shape.

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Featuring an artificial island at the heart of the lake, today it is a hotspot of Ahmedabad where people come to enjoy walks, eat delicacies and relax.

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Developed as a total entertainment zone, there’s a zoo, natural history museum, Bal Vatika (a garden for children) and an open theatre in its periphery.

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A wonderful water and light show is also organized here to keep the tourists entertained. The lake is busiest yet most refreshing site to visit on a trip!

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Spread across 23 acres of land, Akshardham is one of the largest temples in entire Gujarat and displays alluring architecture, built with pink sandstones weighing 6000 tonnes.

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Intricately carved with perfect an amalgamation of art, culture, and devotion, the temple is the predecessor of the one in capital, New Delhi and is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.

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It features a lush green garden called Sahajanand Van that also comprises of swings, rides, a waterfall, a lake and an herbal garden area for recreation.

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In order to incorporate educational value, the temple is built with three exhibition halls and carries out water show, Sat-Chit-Anand that tells popular story of Nachiketa.

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Built in 1951 beside the beguiling Kankaria Lake and spread across an area of 117 acres, Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden is a must visit destination for nature lovers.

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The zoo is a home to a number of exotic mammals, reptiles and birds. It conducts tours which are assisted by amiable staff for travellers’ complete safety and convenience.

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Initially established for the recreational purpose, the aim of the zoo has shifted over the years towards conservation of endangered species, research and education.

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Besides this, one can enjoy at its Water Park, Amusement Park and spend quality time watching musical fountain with laser show, boating and indulging in leisure walks.

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Old yet utterly classy, The Ummed Ahmedabad is the first ever five-star hotel that Gujrat witnessed and is still one of the finest hotels in India.

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Located at a strategic location, this business hotel near Ahmedabad airport provides a stay wrapped with immense convenience, comfort and luxuries to the discerning tourists.

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Today renowned as The Ummed, the hotel was once known as The Taj Residency Ummed &The Gateway Hotel Ummed and was functioned by The Taj Group for two decades.

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Comprising of 87 luxurious rooms and 4 lavish suites, the five-star property is replete with contemporary comforts and ideal to enjoy a luxurious stay and unwind completely.

The Ummed hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Ahmedabad , 382475, India

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The Ummed hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Ahmedabad , 382475, India

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