Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. It is located on the banks of River Sabarmati. It is an ancient and historical city of India. It was the capital of the Gujarat during the year of 1960 to 1970. Later, the capital was shifted to Gandhinagar. This historical city was founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah. Today, Ahmedabad is a major commercial & trade hub in Gujarat. It is also a major tourist destination in Gujarat and India with a number of majestic monuments. Historical monuments of this city remind us of the great historical and cultural past of the city. Today, this important city is one of the most important cultural and commercial centres of western India.
Ahmedabad is also known as : The Manchester of the East.
Major tourist attractions : There are a number of places of tourist interest in this city. Some worth visit sites are Bhadra Fort, Dada Hari Vav, Jhulta Minar, Sarkhej Roza, Teen Darwaza, Chandola Lake, Kankaria Lake, Juma Masjid, Sidi Sayed Mosque, Ahmed Shah Mosque, Rani Rupmati’s Mosque, Hathesing Temple, ISCON Temple, Swaminarayan Temple, Calico Museum of Textiles, Hussain Doshi Gufa, Sardar Patel National Memorial, Sabarmati Ashram, etc.
Fairs & Festivals : International Kite Festival and Navratri Festival
Excursion from Ahmedabad : Major Ahmedabad excursions are Lothal, Modhera Sun Temple, Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Rann of Kutch Wildlife, Shanku Water Park, etc.
Hotels in Ahmedabad : Major hotels for accommodation in Ahmedabad are Taj Residency Ummed, Hotel Le Meridian, Cama Hotel, Quality Inn Rivera, Hotel the Westend, Fortune Hotel Landmark, Comfort Inn Sunset, Cama Hotel, Hotel Moti Manor, Hotel Royal Highness, Rock Regency, etc.
How to Reach Ahmedabad : Ahmedabad is the seventh largest city in India. It is well-connected by rail, air and road with rest of India. It is connected to all the major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai via air.
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