Tourist Attractions

Ahmedabad (also called Amdavad) is Gujarat's biggest city and a bustling metropolis with a long history. Founded in 1411, the Ahmedabad of the 21st cntury has excellent museums, fine restaurants and fabulous night markets. Among the many highlights are:

Sabarmati Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi set up his headquarters during the long struggle for India"s independence. It presently houses a museum and gallery.

Calico Museum of Textiles, which contains one of the world"s finest collections of antique and modern Indian textiles, all handmade and up to 500 years old.

Jama Masjid built in 1424, one of the largest mosques in the Indian subcontinent.

Sidi Saiyad Mosque, known for its intricately carved spiderweb fine stone latticework windows (jails), depicting the "tree of life".

Kankaria Lake and the Sabarmati Waterfront recreation spaces in the heart of the city

Indroda Nature Park is spread over an area of about 400 ha in Gandhinagar- the capital city of Gujarat. The Park is divided into two parts on the banks of river Sabarmati. The western part is known as Indroda Nature Park and the eastern part of the river Sabarmati is known as Wilderness Park.

Swaminarayan Akshardham beautifully showcases Indian art, wisdom, heritage and values. Set in 23 acre site, Swaminarayan Akshardham was inaugrated on 30 October, 1992.

For more information you can view the Gujarat Tourism Website

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