Ahmedabad Tourism - Ahmedabad and its nearest tourist places and information about Ahmedabad. By Kumar Suresh

2. Ahmedabad famous Tourism
Content
 Ahmedabad History
 Ahmedabad fact & figures
 Kankaria Lake
 Akshardham Temple
 Sabarmati Ashram
 Sabarmati Ashram(Info)
 Gandhi Museum
 Science City
 Jama Masjid
 Swaminarayan Temple
 Hussain Doshi Gufa
 Ahmedabad Monuments
 Shanku Water Park
 Ahmedabad Festivals
 Garden
 Shopping Malls
 Airport
 Hotels
 Travelling Facilities
 How to reach

3.  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‘.

4.  Ahmedabad is the famous city of
Gujarat State.
 And Is located in the western
region 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

5.  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

6.  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 .

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11.  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.

12.  First Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur
Ahmedabad Gujarat India.
 Established by Shree Swaminarayan
Bhagwan himself in February 24, 1822.
Location : Kalupur , Ahmedabad.

13.  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.

14. Sardar Patel National Memorial. Moti Shahi Mahal
Bhadra Forte Jhulta Minar
Dada Hari Vav

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Law Garden Parimal Garden

18. These are the famous
shopping malls of
Ahmedabad.
Iscon Shopping Mall Himalaya ShoppingMall
10 acres Shopping Mall

19.  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.

20.  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,Ahmedabad
Hotel Kingsway
Location - G P O Road Ahmedabad
 Sarovar Portico
Location - Bhawans College
Road,Ahmedabad
 Damjis
Location - Near Usmanpura Char Rasta,
Ashram Road,Ahmedabad
Near Airport and Railway
Station
Five and three star
Hotels

21. Local Buses
Auto Rickshaws
Taxi
BRTS
AMTS

22. By 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.

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