Places To Visit In Ahmedabad,Gujrat

Places To Visit In Ahmedabad

This prosperous city in Gujarat is a must visit place in the list of the tourists. With a blend of ancient architecture with modernisation, the city is expanding its wings as one of the major industrial hubs in the country. There are various fine museum and galleries along with modern working offices. So here are top 10 places to visit in Ahmedabad.

1. Sabarmati Ashram

The Ashram was founded in 1915 used to be the house of Mahatma Gandhi. Today it is one of the must-see places to visit in Ahmedabad and stands long and tall for a great number of tourists to visit. The place is located on the stretch of the Sabarmati River and has sometimes been referred to as the Satyagraha Ashram. You can see the handmade paper factory and the wheel spinning factory.

2. Kankaria Lake

It is a circular lake which was built in 1451 by Sultan Qutub-ud-Din. The lake has an island garden with a summer palace which is known as the Nagina Wadi. One can enjoy various things like the boat ride, a toy train ride, aquarium, Bal Vatika, museum and a zoo also.

3. Vastrapur Lake

It is located on the western side of Ahmedabad and is been named after Narsinh Mehta. This lake has been beautified by AMC after 2002and is one of the best places to visit in Ahmedabad. There is a broad pathway which serves as a path to regular walkers and joggers. The lush green atmosphere is enjoyed by the people with great stonework.

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4. Parimal Garden

It is one of the best places for couples. It is considered to be one of its kind romantic spots in Ahmedabad. This is a public park which has a lot of space to walk and jog. It is in the western part of the city. Also, you can visit the Nehru Park which is located near to this Garden.

5. Sabarmati Riverfront

The Sabarmati is the river which flows in Gujarat and is the prime place where the Dandi march was finished. It is a must see place in Ahmedabad. The morning atmosphere is so serene with a fresh and relaxing mind. The riverfront is situated near to the Subhash Bridge.

6. Law Garden

This is another romantic place in Ahmedabad is a street market where you can find varieties of stuff at dirt cheap prices. One can bargain here shamelessly and find products like funky jewellery, Kurtis, Dupattas and much more. There are some shops which offer some traditional things which are of fixed price.

7. Calico Museum of Textiles

This place has a agnificent collection of textile items which dates back to 17th century. It also has a reference library for textiles. It was constructed in 1949 as in one of the finest textiles museum in the world thus this place has to be on the tourist places to see in Ahmedabad.

8. Teen Darwaja

It is located south of the Shahpur which is near the Lal Darwaja is composed of 3 arched shaped entrances which were built by Sultan Ahmed Shah. They used to act as the royal entrances to watch the processions of Mahuram from over these gates. It has a nearby market selling various kinds of stuff like furniture, showpieces, embroidered goods, artefacts and more.

9. Jama Mosque

Ahmedabad Jama Masjid

Considered to be one of the most visited tourist spots in the city this mosque has 260 pillars which support 15 domes. The mosque was built in 1423 by Ahmed Shah. The carvings on the walls are very intricate and the inner side of the shrine is lit up with natural lights that filter through the latticework screens. This place is a true example of Muslim style of architecture and is one of the best places to see in Ahmedabad.

10. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

It is one of the mosques in Ahmedabad which has picturesque scenes and is a total delight to watch. Located in the northeast corner of Bhadra Fort, it is famous for its latticework which is done over the yellow sandstone. The carvings are well appreciated and have been done with great accuracy and delicacy.

11.Hathee Singh Jain Temple

Hatheesing Jain Temple

It is a Jain temple which is been dedicated to Dharmanath, the 15th Jina. It is built by Huthising Kesarsing in 1850 with white marble. The temple has 52 cubicles which are dedicated to other different Tirthankaras. It is one of the must-see places in Ahmedabad.

12.Adalaj Stepwell

Adlaj Step Well

Step wells used to be very popular during past time in Gujarat as they used to serve as the prominent source of reserving water. Adalaj Stepwell was built in 1499 by Rudabai who was the wife of a local chieftain. The step well is made of amazing galleries and platforms.

13.Akshardham Temple

This temple is located around 25 Km away from Ahmedabad. The temple is dedicated to Swaminarayan and serves to be the finest examples of contemporary architecture and style. The Sat Chit Anand Water show which is a light and sound show makes it a must visit place in Ahmedabad.

14.Auto World Vintage Car Museum

Ahmedabad World Vintage Car Museum

This museum has the vintage cars which have been given by Shri Pranlal Bhogilal. The collection includes more than 100 cars which have Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Lincoln, Bentley, Cadillacs and more. You can also drive some of them at a specific cost.

15.Gujarat Science City

The Gujarat science city has been established by the government of Gujarat for the expansion of science and technology in the state. It is done through Gujarat Council of Science.