The “Manchester of the East” Charms You with Its Hospitality

Ahmadabad is not the capital of Gujarat. But this city is one of the most attractive tourist spots in the state. This is such a place where tourists get to experience some adventurous moments, as well as visit gorgeous lakes, nice amusement parks and wonderful museums. The city served as an important base during the Indian freedom movement, and hasn’t lost its importance till date.

Ahmadabad is the ’textile city of India’. That is the reason why it is also known as the ‘Manchester of the East’. Many buildings of the city showcase Indo-Saracenic architecture - the combination of Hindu and Islamic style. Rani Rupmati's Mosque, Jama Masjid and Rani Sipri's Mosque are some examples of this.

Places to visit in Ahmadabad:

Sabarmati ashram: This ashram is the root of the Indian freedom movement as Gandhiji started his “satyagraha” movement here. In 1930, Sabarmati ashram served as the inception point for the famous Dandi March. Today, this ashram is known as the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya and serves as the museum of Mahatma Gandhi.

Vaishnodevi Mandir: It is a replica of the original Vaishnodevi Mandir which is in Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on the Ahmadabad-Gandhinagar road.

Manek Chowk: Manek Chowk is the busiest area in the city. It is famous for its gold-trading market. It is located beside the Jama Masjid.

City museum: This museum showcases the most important achievements and aspects of Ahmadabad. In local language this is known as Atit Ki Jhanki.

Modhera Sun Temple: This temple is a must-see place. Modhera Sun Temple is famous for its structural design and contains three prime chambers - Surya Kund, Sabha Mandap and Guda Mandap.

Kite Museum: This museum is one of the rarest museums in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of kites. The most magnificent among those is a 22x16 feet kite. There is another kite which was made out of 400 paper pieces.

Other Important Places around the City:

·         Kankaria Lake

·         Shaking Minarets

·         Sultan Ahmed Shah Mosque

·          Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial

·         Bhadra Fort

·         Hathisingh Jain Temple

·         Kamla Nehru Zoo

·         Teen Darwaza

·         Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

·         Sarkhej Roza

·         Calico Textile Museum

·         NC Mehta Gallery

·         Hussain Doshi Gufa

·         Jhulta Minar

·         Kashtabhanjan Hanuman Mandir

·         Nal Sarovar bird sanctuary

·         Auto World Museum

·         Siddi Saiyyad Mosque

Ahmadabad Hotels:

Ahmadabad is the second largest city in the state of Gujarat. The state government tourism board is extremely active in order to promote the city’s tourism industry. As a result, there are several budget hotels in the city, owned by the government and private bodies. Like all other big cities in India, there are also many multi-star hotels in the city. Pristine Residency, Hotel Krishna, Dudawat Hotel, Hotel Paras Palace, and Hotel R J Residency - these are some of the hotels near airport where the tourists can take accommodation at a moment’s notice. There are also several cheap hotels in the city, where the tourists can stay in comfort and travel around the city.