- Best time
- October to March
- Nearest airport
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
- Main railway station
- Kalupur (Ahmedabad Junction)
- Ideal time needed
- 2 days
- Known for
- UNESCO World Heritage City
A city shaped by many rulers
Founded in the early fifteenth century by Sultan Ahmad Shah, the city passed through several dynasties, and each left buildings behind. The result is a compact old town where Indo-Islamic monuments stand close to temples, pols (old residential lanes) and markets that are still in daily use.
What to see
Plan at least two full days to cover the main sights at a comfortable pace.
- Sabarmati Ashram, Mahatma Gandhi's base during the freedom struggle
- The tombs of Ahmad Shah and his queens
- Teen Darwaza, the triple-arched gateway with fine jaali screens
- Jhulta Minar, the 'shaking minarets' at Sidi Bashir Mosque
- Rani Rupmati's Mosque and its slender minarets
- Calico Museum of Textiles, famous for historic Indian fabrics
- Shreyas Folk Art Museum
Shopping and festivals
Ahmedabad grew rich on textiles, and it is still a good place to buy Gujarati fabrics, handicrafts and clothing. Manek Chowk and the surrounding street stalls are the budget-friendly option, and the square turns into a food market after dark.
Navaratri brings nine nights of garba dancing across the city. Uttarayan, the kite festival in mid-January, fills the sky with colour and draws large crowds. Durga Puja is also celebrated.
Best time to visit
October to March is the most comfortable window, and it includes the kite festival. March to May is very hot. The monsoon months of July and August are cooler and suit a slower stay, and the Sabarmati River runs full at this time.
How to reach
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport connects the city with Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Goa. Kalupur (Ahmedabad Junction) is the main railway station on the Western Railway network. Good highways link the city by bus to Surat, Bhavnagar, Mumbai, Pune and Shirdi. We can combine Ahmedabad with a wider Gujarat itinerary.
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