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About
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the river Sabarmati,
Ahmedabad is the former capital city and most
important industrial and developed city of Gujarat. The
city is haven of the fine amalgam of Indian and Muslim
architecture. Unlike the old Ahmedabad, the new Ahmedabad
has more of up-to-the-minute design architecture.
Ahmedabad is also world renown for Gujarat handicrafts,
such as, bandhani (tie / dye) work.
Known as the Manchester of India, Ahmedabad is presently
famous for its textile mills and is often referred to as
the 'Manchester of the East'. Besides, Ahmedabad has got
numerous places of interest for tourists, ranging from
monument to amusement parks.
Major Tourist Attractions in
Ahmedabad
Juma Masjid
Jumma Masjid of Ahmedabad is one of the most beautiful
mosques in India. It was built in the year 1423 by the
founder of the city, Sultan Ahmed Shah, and is situated in
the old city. Built in yellow sandstone, this monument is
capable of outshining any other monument of Ahmedabad.
Jama Masjid is a fine example of Indo Saracenic
architecture, with the special touch of the Sultan
himself. It presents an strange blend of Hindu and Muslim
styles of architecture.
Jhulta Minara
Quite an unusual structure, Jhulta Minara or
swaying minarets are a part of the mosque of Siddi Bashir
and can be motivated back and forth by applying a little
force at the topmost arch. One of the minarets was partly
demolished by an Englishman in his activities to unravel
the mystery of the swaying minarets. The mosque was built
by master craftsmen and the crucial instrument that leads
to the vibration is still a mystery. The other interesting
fact here is that these minars stand the test of the
rumbling trains that pass not very far away from them.
Hathising Jain Temple
Hatheesing Jain Temple is located outside Delhi Gate
in Ahmedabad, Hatheesingh Temple was built in 1850 A.D. by
Seth Hatheesing who was a rich Jain merchant. The temple
is much famous for its intricate carvings and profuse
architectural designs.
Bhadra Fort
Bhadra Fort is one of the majestic buildings in the
city of Ahmedabad. The fort was constructed by Sultan
Ahmed Shah in the year 1411 AD. It houses a number of
palatial buildings, along with the sprawling Nagina Baugh.
Bhadra fort covers an astounding area of 43 acres and its
walls once encircled the entire city.
Sidi Sayed Mosque
Sidi Sayed Mosque is unique for its beautiful screens,
which are praised for their amazing Jhali screen, framed,
in the ten semi-circular windows. The screen carved out of
one rock is just excellent. A visit to this superb and
outstanding example of delicate carving is an absolute
must.
Sabarmati Ashram
Sabarmati Ashram is located on the banks of River
Sabarmati. It was founded in the year 1917 AD and is also
known as Gandhi Ashram or the Harijan Ashram. Till the
year 1930, the ashram at Sabarmati was the home of Mahatma
Gandhi. encircled by shady trees, the atmosphere over here
is very tranquil and peaceful. During the Indian struggle
for independence, it was also referred to as the Satyagrah
Ashram. The ashram today continues the work started by
Mahatma and houses a handicrafts centre, a handmade paper
factory and a spinning wheel factory.
Kankaria Lake
A circular lake built in 1451 by Sultan Qutub-ud-Din. In
the centre of the lake is an island garden with a summer
palace known as Nagina Wadi. The lake is a popular
recreation centre surrounded by parks, 'Bal Vatika' - an
aquarium, a boat club, a natural history museum and a zoo.
Getting There
Air : Ahmedabad airport, located 10 km north of the city,
receives both national and international flights.
Rail : Ahmedabad is well connected by trains with Delhi,
Mumbai, Vadodra and Udaipur.
Road : Ahmedabad has a good road network. By road it is
linked with towns like Vadodra, Rajkot, Palitana and
Jamnagar.
Accommodation
There are excellent accommodation facilities in and around
Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad, being a major tourist destination
and a vibrant modern Indian city, has a good variety of
accommodation to chose from. The city has numerous hotels
in the range of luxury to budget, to fit into everyone's
pocket.
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