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Ahmedabad Tourism - Ahmedabad and its nearest tourist places and information about Ahmedabad. By Kumar SureshTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Ahmedabad
Tourism
Ahmedabad famous TourismContent
Ahmedabad HistoryAhmedabad fact &
figuresKankaria LakeAkshardham TempleSabarmati AshramSabarmati Ashram(Info)Gandhi MuseumScience CityJama MasjidSwaminarayan Temple
Hussain Doshi GufaAhmedabad
MonumentsShanku Water ParkAhmedabad FestivalsGardenShopping Malls AirportHotelsTravelling FacilitiesHow to reach
History of Ahmedabad The largest city of Gujarat and
sixth largest city of India. It was founded by Sultan Ahmed
Shah in 1411 . Known for its rich past and
present its association with
Mahatma Gandhi(Great Soul) . Formerly Ahmdabad was known
as Manchester of India for its textile industries.
Here lot of monuments was created by Sultan Ahmedshah.
Name of Ahmedabad also created by Ahmed Shah.
It has been known for its industry since medieval times.
And presently it is also famous for its textile mills and is often referred to as the 'Manchester of the East‘.
AhmedabadLOCATION FACT AND FIGURES
Ahmedabad is the famous city of Gujarat State.
And Is located in the westernregion of India.
It is situated at the bank of Sabarmati River.
It is 440 km north from Mumbai.
Airport , 10th Km from the Ahmedabad centre city and Railway Station 8 Km.
Area : - 204.6 Sq KM. Language : - Gujarati ,
Hindi,and English. STD Code : - 079 Population : - 48,01,812 Here’s climate is hot and moist. Temperature Summer : Min:
25°c, Max:45°c Winter : Min: 15°c, Max:35°c Summer season is harshful. Best time to visit : - Winter
Ahmedabad famous Lake Kankaria
This Lake is one multisided lake of Ahmedabad .
It has an enthralling island summer palace.
One most favorite picnic locations of this city.
This lake is provides a beautiful view of the sunset.
There is also a zoo and children's park located nearby the lake.
People seeking peace spend time at the Lake.
Boating facilities is also available.
Lake circumference : 2.3 Km. It was built by Sultan
Kudubuddin in 1451.
Location : Maninagar , Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Famous TempleAkshardham Having one of the largest temple
complexes in Gujarat, Akshardham is a wonderful shrine located in the heart of Gandhinagar .
Built by : - Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Yogiji Maharaj pointed to Pramukh Swami Maharaj as the fifth guru in line after Shreeji Maharaj.
Built in : - Duration 1979 – 1992. One can reach Akshardham
Temple by taking local buses, auto- Rickshaws or by hiring taxis from Gandhinagar &Ahmedabad.
Location : - Sector 20, J Road, Gandhinagar Ahmedabad .
Ahmedabad famous Shabarmati AshramHome of Mahatma Gandhi
Shabarmati Ashram(Info)It is seventh wonders of India.Its formerly known as 'Satyagraha Ashram", Gandhi stayed at the Ashram from 1915 to 1933 later
on the Ashram was disbanded. He was great leader and soul of India we call him
Bapu.Ashram was founded on May 25, 1915 in Ahmedabad
at Kochrab.when Gandhi returned from South Africa, with 25
inmates. The Ashram was shifted on the bank of river Sabarmati in July 1917.
Location : Ashram Road Ahmedabad.
Popular Gandhi Museum
Here you can see some things of related to Mahatma Gandhi – Glass , Pot, Lathi etc.
A stall in this museum where you can see and buy different types of books related to Mahatma Gandhi.
This Museum inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on May 10 , 1963.
Location: Ashram Road Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad famous Science City
It is an amazingly fascination place for all ages.
It was set in 1960 by Gujarat government and has been favorite with both children and adults alike.
The IMAX 3d Theater is a unique feature of science city.
Other attractions include ride simulators, Energy Education Park and the Life Science Park, which is home to numerous butterflies and cacti plants.
Location : Sola Santej Road, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad famous Jama Masjid Jama Masjid is one of the
most splendid mosques of India.
It has 260 pillars which support 15 domes of varying heights.
The Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad is located at the heart of the old city.
Built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1423. Location : - Eastern side of
Teen Darwaza , Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad famous Temple
First Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur Ahmedabad Gujarat India.
Established by Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan himself in February 24, 1822.Location : Kalupur , Ahmedabad.
Swami Narayan Temple
Hussain Doshi Gufa is an underground art gallery. The gallery is more popularly known as Amdavad ni Gufa
and it founded by B . V . Doshi in 1993. This is specially For the art lovers. The art gallery has been built on the basis of computer
aided designs. Timing: 4 pm to 8 pm (Monday closed)
Locaton: CEPT Campus ,Navarangpura Ahmedabad.
Hussain Doshi Gufa Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Monuments
Sardar Patel National Memorial.
Moti Shahi Mahal
Bhadra Forte
Jhulta MinarDada Hari Vav
Ahmedabad famous Shanku WaterPark
Shanku Water Park is the first water park of the India .
The place is well equipped with all the modern facilities.
It is an ideal destination for rejuvenating yourself.
Facilities : Swimming Pool, Jogging Tracks ,Gymnasium ,Boating ,Horse Riding ,Sports, Card Room and Indoor-Outdoor games .
Restaurant and business facilities also available.
Location : 60 km from Ahmedabad at Mehsana Highway.
Kite Festival
One of the major festivities of this city is the international kite festival that is celebrated every year on the 14th of January.
That’s day all people especially youngsters exited about it.
Navratri The Navratri festival in Ahmedabad is
celebrated with gaiety and fervor.
Ahmedabad famous festivals
Ahmedabad famous GardenLaw Garden Parimal Garden
These are the famous shopping malls of
Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad famous Shopping Mall
Iscon Shopping Mall Himalaya ShoppingMall
10 acres Shopping Mall
Ahmedabad AirportSardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is located 10 km from the city centre and 8 km from Ahmedabad Railway station and Bus station.
Location : Sardar Nagar Hansol Ahmedabad.
Hotel Taj Residency( Five Star) Hotel Holiday Inn(Five Star) Hotel Classic Gold(Three Star) Hotel Westend (Three Star) Hotel Nest(Three Star) Hotel President(Three Star) Silver Oak and Resort Hotel
( Three Star) Quality Inn Hotel ( Three Star)
Ritz Inn Location - Station Road,Kapasia Bazar,AhmedabadHotel Kingsway Location - G P O Road Ahmedabad
Sarovar Portico Location - Bhawans College
Road,Ahmedabad Damjis Location - Near Usmanpura Char
Rasta, Ashram Road,Ahmedabad
Hotels AccommodationNear Airport and Railway Station
Five and three star Hotels
Traveling Facilities
Local BusesAuto RickshawsTaxiBRTSAMTS
HOW TO REACHBy Air : - Ahmedabad airport has both national
and international flights. It is 10 km north of the city. It is linked with UK, USA, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa and Chennai.
By Train : - Ahmedabad is well connected by trains with Delhi, Mumbai, Vadodra and Udaipur.
HOW TO REACH
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