Top Things to Do in Ahmedabad

1. Top Things to Do in Ahmedabad The Ummed Hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Email: sales.ahmedabad@ummedhotels.com Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234 India Visit at :- http://www.ummedhotels.com/ahmedabad/

2. Sabarmati Ashram • Built on the banks of Sabarmati River, the ashram also known as ‘Gandhi’s Ashram’. It is one of the must-visit places for travellers in Ahmedabad. • Once an abode of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife, KasturbaBai, today it houses a museum -‘Gandhi SmarakSangrahalya’ that displays personal letters and photographs of this legendary man. • Also, it is the very same place where impactful Dandi March was commenced in 1930 and for the same reason; it is also called as ‘Satyagraha Ashram’. • Other eminent sites within the Ashram are VinobaKutir, NandiniKutir, UpasanaMandir, and MaganDiwas; all named after Gandhi’s close followers. The Ummed hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Email: sales.ahmedabad@ummedhotels.com Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234 India Visit at :- http://www.ummedhotels.com/ahmedabad/

3. JamaMasjid • Constructed in 1423 AD by Sultan Ahmed Shah, JamaMasjid, Ahmedabad is a truly beguiling monument built with yellow stones. • Featuring 260 pillars and 15 domes, this mosque depicts beautiful Hindu-Muslim style architecture as it is made out of the ruins of demolished Hindu and Jain temples. • It has different entrances. Near its eastern entrance is the tomb of Sultan Ahmed Shah where lays the burial ground of three great rulers – Ahmed Shah I, Mohammed Shah and Qutub-Ud-Din Ahmed Shah II. • The historical monument lies in the heart of the old city, east to Teen Darwaza. It is only half an hour from hotels in Ahmedabad near airport. The Ummed hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Email: sales.ahmedabad@ummedhotels.com Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234 India Visit at :- http://www.ummedhotels.com/ahmedabad/

4. The Calico Museum of Textiles • Calico Museum of Textiles not only stands as a premier textile museum in India but is world famous too for presenting finest of textile collections. • It houses exquisite antiques from all over the world and Indian textiles that are more than 500 years old and intricately handmade, such as sacred bronzes, miniature paintings, and Pichwais paintings. • You can witness here Kashmiri shawls that took almost three years to craft and double-ikat clothes, whose each strand is separately dyed before weaving. • The museum conducts a tour that takes you to main textile galleries, showcasing tapestries, remarkable sarees, royal garments, tribal dresses, Bandhani tie-dye and Patola & Mashru weaves. The Ummed hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Email: sales.ahmedabad@ummedhotels.com Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234 India Visit at :- http://www.ummedhotels.com/ahmedabad/

5. ManekChowk • The oldest and most popular city square in Ahmedabad, ManekChowk is a vegetable market in the morning that transforms into a jewellery market in afternoon. • However, ManekChowk is most famous for its tempting food stalls that sprang up every night at 8:30 and stay up till late at night. • From spicy Indian panipuri to American fast food, blended in Indian style, there are a lot of dishes to savour here, but the three must-haves are Pavbhaji, kulfi and special Amdavadi sandwiches. • The chowk is named after Baba Maneknath, a saint from the 15th century who opposed Ahmed Shah from building a new capital. The Ummed hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Email: sales.ahmedabad@ummedhotels.com Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234 India Visit at :- http://www.ummedhotels.com/ahmedabad/

6. Heritage Walk • First commenced 15 years back during World Heritage Week, Heritage Walk in this walled city is a way of keeping its rich Indian-Islamic culture alive. • Covering 20 eminent places in between, the walk begins from 19th century Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur and ends at 15th century JamaMasjid; and so it’s called ‘Journey of Mandir to Masjid’. • During the walk, you’ll witness interesting structure of ‘Old City’ consisting of the ‘Pols’ which are virtually little villages and contains community wells and Chabutro for birds. • The Heritage Walk is a must-do to explore the beauty of Ahmedabad. It is commenced by Amdavad Municipal Corporation and is well-accessible from every part of the city. The Ummed hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Email: sales.ahmedabad@ummedhotels.com Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234 India Visit at :- http://www.ummedhotels.com/ahmedabad/

7. Kankaria Lake • Built in 1451 AD by Sultan Qutub-Ud-Din and known as ‘Hauz-e-Qutub’ formerly, this amazing artificial lake sprawls over 1 mile in area and is designed in 34-sided polygonal shape. • Featuring an artificial island at the heart of the lake, today it is a hotspot of Ahmedabad where people come to enjoy walks, eat delicacies and relax. • Developed as a total entertainment zone, there’s a zoo, natural history museum, Bal Vatika (a garden for children) and an open theatre in its periphery. • A wonderful water and light show is also organized here to keep the tourists entertained. The lake is busiest yet most refreshing site to visit on a trip! The Ummed hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Email: sales.ahmedabad@ummedhotels.com Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234 India Visit at :- http://www.ummedhotels.com/ahmedabad/

8. Akshardham Temple • Spread across 23 acres of land, Akshardham is one of the largest temples in entire Gujarat and displays alluring architecture, built with pink sandstones weighing 6000 tonnes. • Intricately carved with perfect an amalgamation of art, culture, and devotion, the temple is the predecessor of the one in capital, New Delhi and is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. • It features a lush green garden called Sahajanand Van that also comprises of swings, rides, a waterfall, a lake and an herbal garden area for recreation. • In order to incorporate educational value, the temple is built with three exhibition halls and carries out water show, Sat-Chit-Anand that tells popular story of Nachiketa. The Ummed hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Email: sales.ahmedabad@ummedhotels.com Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234 India Visit at :- http://www.ummedhotels.com/ahmedabad/

9. Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden • Built in 1951 beside the beguiling Kankaria Lake and spread across an area of 117 acres, Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden is a must visit destination for nature lovers. • The zoo is a home to a number of exotic mammals, reptiles and birds. It conducts tours which are assisted by amiable staff for travellers’ complete safety and convenience. • Initially established for the recreational purpose, the aim of the zoo has shifted over the years towards conservation of endangered species, research and education. • Besides this, one can enjoy at its Water Park, Amusement Park and spend quality time watching musical fountain with laser show, boating and indulging in leisure walks. The Ummed hotels Ahmedabad Airport Circle, Email: sales.ahmedabad@ummedhotels.com Ahmedabad , 382475, Phone: +91 79 6666 1234 India Visit at :- http://www.ummedhotels.com/ahmedabad/

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