Ahmedabad

Introduction and history: Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and the sixth largest city in India. Ahmedabad is the administrative center of the Ahmedabad District, which was the former capital of Gujarat. The Solanki Ruler, King Karandev had waged a war against the Bhil king of Ashapall. After his victory Karandev established the city called ‘Karnavati’, which retained its importance till early 15th century when Gujarat fell to the Muslim Sultanate. Once Muslims conquered the Karnavati it was renamed and founded as a new one by Sultan Ahmed Shah on the Sabarmati River. Today Ahmadabad is one of the important historic centers of Gujarat and a thriving business district.
What to see and when to go: With its rich heritage and history, Ahmadabad offers multiple tourist attractions of all forms. It has important historical and spiritual monuments like Ahmed Shah’s Mosque, Balvatika, Teen Darwaza and Bhadra Fort, Daria Khan’s Ghummat, Siddi Sayyad’s Mosque, Gita Mandir, Swami Narayan Temple, Hathisinh Mandir, Jhulta Minar, Jumma Masjid, Kankaria Lake, Rani Sipri’s Mosque and Tomb, Rani Roopmati Mosque, Rauza of Shah Alam, Sabarmati Ashram, Siddhi Sayyad Mosque and Dada Hari Vav. The city has long history of Art, which is displayed in multiple Museums which include Calico Museum of Textiles,Shreyas Folk Art Museum, Kite Museum and Natural History Museum. October to April is the ideal time to visit Ahmadabad.

Accommodation: There are multiple options in Ahmadabad, matching all budgets. The city has multiple star hotels which can provide luxury accommodation which can cost up to 5000 rupees per day. There are multiple budget options available which can cost around 500 rupees per day.

Mode of Transport: Being the important administrative city of Gujarat, the city of Ahmadabad is well connected to other parts of the country in all forms. It has an Airport, with frequent flights connecting it with nearby cities Bombay, Delhi and Jaipur. It is one of the busiest railway stations connecting it with almost all major cities. State highway connects Ahmadabad with all major cities of Gujarat which includes Rajkot, Jamnagar and Dwarka.

Related links:

• Official website: http://www.egovamc.com/
• Tourist information: http://www.cityofahmedabad.com/

See also (nearby places): Lothal, Patan, Cambay, Gandhinagar and Adalaj are some of the nearby attractions.