Destination in India -» Ahmedabad Travel

Ahmedabad, the city of Ahmed Shah (Medieval ruler of Gujarat), is known for its rich past and its association with the Mahatma (Great Soul), also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Ahmedabad city offers the traveler a unique style of architecture, which is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles (Indo-Saracenic style of architecture). Presently Ahmedabad is famous for its textile mills and is often referred to as the 'Manchester of the East'.

Ahmedabad is named after a sultan Ahmedshah who founded it in 1411. Besides being the largest city in Gujarat, it is also the second largest prosperous city in western India, covering an area of 204,6 km. The most widely spoken language is Gujarati, with Hindi and English.

You might have heard of the city because of one of its famous former residents, Mahatma Gandhi, whose ashram is on the banks of the river Sabarmati and became a national pilgrimage site.

There are many places of tourist interesting that near Ahmedabad that are worth visiting. Sarkhej, Adlaj Vav, Lothal, Modhera, Patan, Gandhinagar, Mahudi, Nalsarovar Wildlife Sanctuary et al.

Ahmedabad is famous for its textiles, both traditional as well as modern textile industry. also not to be missed is Calico Textile Muesum, with its wide range of collection of various types of clothes and textiles. Ahmedabad is also known for its nightlife.

The fun-loving people of Ahmedabad celebrate the traditional festivals with excitement. The tourists in Ahmedabad during any event or festival enjoy the celebrations with the special Gujarati style. Besides the traditional Navratri and Rath Yatra Ahmedabad hosts the contemporary International Kite Festival too.

The city of Ahmedabad is easily accessible from the other important cities of India besides the other cities of Gujarat. The excellent road network, railway system and the air linking make Ahmedabad a popular travel destination of western India.