Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujarat and the seventh-largest urban agglomeration in India, with a population of almost 53 lakhs (5.3 million). Located on the banks of the River Sabarmati, the city is the administrative centre of Ahmedabad district, and was the capital of Gujarat from 1960 to 1970; the capital was shifted to Gandhinagar thereafter. Ahmedabad is known for its beautiful monuments of historical and archaeological importance. The elegant architecture of its mosques and mausoleums is a unique blend of Muslim and Hindu Styles. The city is also a great textile and commercial centre.
STD Code: 079
Main Language: Gujarati, Hindi and English
Tourist Information: Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited
Ph no. 23232611 to 18(O), 23222523, 23222645, 23220002
Best time to visit: July to December
Distance of Ahemdabad from other cities: Agra-889 kms, Bangalore-1495 kms, Kolkatta-1924 kms,
Chennai-1826 kms, Mumbai-545 kms, Jaipur-657 kms
Getting there and away
By Air
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at Ahmedabad is well connected by air with the rest of the country by the major scheduled airline operators.
By Rail
The Ahmedabad Railway Station and the Maninagar Railway Station are the main terminals for the city.
By Road
State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect various cities of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan
Getting Around
- By Taxi
- By Train
- By Bus
- By Auto Rickshaw
Attractions in Ahmedabad
- Siddi Sayyed Jali
- Jumma Masjid
- Gujarat Science City
- Akshardham (Gandhinagar)
- Law Garden Market
- Vaishnodevi Temple
- Kankaria Lake
- Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project
- Sarkhej Roja
- Adalaj Wav
- Rani Sipri Mosque
- Iskon Temple
- Sola Temple
- C. G. Road
- Gandhi Ashram Sabarmati
- Calico Museum of Textiles,Shahibaugh
Around Ahmedabad
Gir National Park
The home of lions - Gir National Park is the most ideal place to observe Lions. Gir is not just about Lions, the second most seen predator in the Gir is Leopard. Other animal residents of the Gir national park are Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chowsingha.
Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary
About 195 km from Ahmedabad is the Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary in the state of Gujarat. The sanctuary is home to wild ass (Khur).
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
Gujarat has some outstanding places for viewing birds of the wetlands. Just 80 km from Ahmedabad is Nalsarovar. Nalsarovar is a seasonal lake spread over an area of 115 sq km. It is known to harbour more than 250 species of birds.
Akshardham
Akshardham is a unique cultural complex built in Gandhinagar in memory of Lord Swaminarayan. Inspired by H. D. Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Akshardham is a miracle worked by the service and devotion of thousands of volunteers. It is an intricately carved, majestic monument of 6000 tons of pink sand stone.
Porbander
Porbander is Saurashtra's end - a picturesque sea port on the Arabian Sea. It is situated 395 Kms from Ahmedabad. It is also known as "White City" because of its white stone construction. It is the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. Porbander has a pleasant beach with beach villas.
Mahudi
This small village near Kalol 78 kms from Ahmedabad is famous for Jambalayas of Ghantakarna Mahavir and Kotyark temple.
