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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) is one of
the most liveliest cities in India and being the capital city of
Gujarat dose add something extra to the reputation of this city. A
visit to Ahmedabad is a must when visitors are on a path of
discovery of Gujarat. Ahmedabad city is the second most prosperous
city in these western parts of India. Ahmedabad got its name from
Sultan Ahmad Shah who founded it in 1411 AD. Today, this city has
left behind its past and has turned and developed itself into a
leading industrial centre. While returning from one of his campaigns
the young Sultan Ahmed Shah impressed with the scenic surroundings
and climate of the town of Ashawal undertook the building of his new
capital with a fort and twelve gates and named it Ahmedabad. While
you can only see the ramparts of the 600 year old Bhadra fort,
almost all the twelve gates with the exception of one have withstood
the ravages of time, war and men. The city is also famous for the
infamous Dandi Yatra done by the father of the nation Mahatma
Gandhi.
The city offers diffrent moods
right from the hustle-bustle of C.G. Road in the heart of Ahmedabad
to the quite retreat of the calm and quiet of the Sabarmati Ashram.
Ahmedabads fascination is its variety, old world charm and the
modern ambience of Ahmedabad makes it truly a wonderful place.
Ahmedabad offers something to celbrate all year round that ranges
from celbrations of Deepawali and Dusheera to the all night long
dance parties of Ras Gharbha. This city never lets the mood of
enjoyment swing by.
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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. |
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By Road: |
Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of
Ahmedabad, from where one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur,
Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for Mathura also leave from
Ahmedabad Fort bus stand. |
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Tourist Attractions: |
Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram, Jumma
Masjid, Sidi Sayyad Mosque, Sidi Bashir Mosque, Rani Sipri Masjid,
Calico Museum of Textiles, The Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute of
Indology, Museum of Miniatures, Shreyas Folk Museum, Utensils
Museum, Kite Museum, Hatheesing Jain Temple, Akshardham Temple, Teen
Darwaja, Swaminarayan Temple, Sarkhej Roza, Kankaria Lake, Dada Hari
Vav. |