Tourism in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is an important city in the western part of India belonging to the state of Gujarat. It is the seventh largest metropolitan area in India and was formerly the political capital of Gujarat. It occupies a special place in Gujarat as the main centre of commercial activities in the state. It is the largest city of Gujarat and sixth largest in India with the population of more than 6.3 million. The city lies along the banks of the Sabarmati River and is located at a distance of about 30 km from Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat. The local people in Gujarat pronounce it as ‘Amdavad’ in Gujarati. The main language of Gujarat is Gujarati which is an Indo-Aryan language.
The climate in Ahmedabad is hotter and dryer than most other parts of India. It has a semi-arid climate. Summer, winter and monsoon are the three main seasons of Gujarat. Summer season mainly starts from the month of March and lasts up to June. The average maximum and minimum temperatures in this period are 43 °C (109 °F) and 24 °C (75 °F) respectively. It is followed by monsoon season that lasts up to October with an average rainfall of about 31 inches or 800 mm. It is the only part of the year where the climate is humid. Winter season starts from November and continues till February. The average maximum and minimum temperatures during this period are 30 °C (86 °F) and 13 °C (55 °F) respectively. The hottest day in Ahmedabad was recorded on May 18 and 19, 2016 when it touched 50 °C (122 °F).
Where and What to Eat
Swati Snacks Restaurant: Swati Snacks is located on the Panchvati Road near Law Garden offering popular Gujarati cuisines including dhokla, daal bati, patra and handvo.

Vishala Restaurant: Vishala Restaurant offers simple food including roasted and baked foods with low fat in a traditional village like environment with mud floors. It is located opposite to the Vasna Tol Naka in front of APMC market.
The Eatery Restaurant: The Eatery Restaurant is located opposite to the Gujarat College and offers continental and local Gujarati cuisines.

Where and What to Visit
Sabarmati Ashram (Gandhi Ashram), Old Vadaj
Gandhi Ashram is located along the Sabarmati River in Old Vadaj. It was established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917. It was previously known as the Satyagraha Ashram as Mahatma Gandhi started his protest or Satyagraha against tax on salt during the British Rule in the form of “Dandi March” in 1930. The Ashram preserves the memories of the great Mahatma Gandhi including his cottage known as 'Hridaya Kunj'. Objects related to his life can be seen in the Gandhi Memorial Centre, which is a part of Sabarmati Ashram.
Kankaria Lake, Kankaria
Kankaria is a historic circular lake constructed by the Mughal Emperor, Qutubub-Din in the year 1451. The lake holds a small garden known as Nagina Wadi at the centre of the lake. There are lots of attractions in the area surrounding the lake such as parks, a boat club, a zoo, an aquarium and a natural historic museum. There are no vehicles allowed on the road that surrounds the lake and thus there is no rush of traffic. A toy train is another special attraction that allows visitors to enjoy the ride of the complete circle around the lake.

Science City, Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway
Science City is a large campus spread across 107 hectares of land, promoting science with the help of virtual reality activity corners, imaginative exhibits, live demonstrations etc. Visitors can enjoy lots of things in the Science City including Energy Park, musical dancing fountain, simulation rides, 3D Imax Theatre etc. The centre is open for visitors between 12 pm and 9 pm.
Sidi Sayed Mosque
Sidi Sayed Mosque was established in the year 1573 by Sidi Sayed, after whom it was named. Sidi Sayed was one of the slaves of the Sultan Ahmed Shah. The main attraction of this mosque that makes it special is the mesh of the windows of this mosque. There are ten semi-circular windows in the mosque with uniquely carving exhibiting Indo-Saracenic style. The windows are carved skillfully into a single stone.
Rani Roopmati Mosque, Mirzapur
Rani Roopmati Mosque was developed during the time period of 1430 to 1440 AD. It derives its name after Rani Roopmati, the wife of Sultan Mohmed Beghara. The architecture of the mosque consists of three domes with beautiful pillars supporting the structure. It has a unique structure with stone lattices, richly carved minarets and beautiful balcony windows.
Adalaj Vav
Adalaj Vav is a beautifully carved step well situated in a small village of Adalaj about 18 km from the city of Ahmedabad. It was built around 1499 AD by Queen Rudabai. It was a special site for the traders passing by in hot summers as it offered a cool chamber along with drinking water. The well is still full of water.
Jhulta Minar
Jhulta Minar is a pair of tall towers that forms the entrance of the Sidi Bashir Mosque. They are also known as Shaking Minarets which is the English translation of Jhulta Minar. These minarets are mysterious as the shaking of either of the towers makes the other tower to vibrate after a few seconds.

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