Best Things To Do in Ahmedabad, India
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Swaminarayana Temple
(1128 Votes)
This temple is built in Kalupur in Ahmedabad according to the instructions given by the former of this sect, Shri Swaminarayan. The administration of the temple is divided into two groups according to his instructions- The Nar Narayan Dev Gadi and the Laxmi Narayan dev Gadi. This 19th century temple has all god and goddesses depicted by green and yellow statues in colourful clothes. The land f...Read more -
Gurudwara Gobind Dham
(67 Votes)
The Gurudwara is open to people from all walks of life and is a sacred space that rests amidst the hubbub of the city. People who are inclined towards spiritualistic pursuits must surely come here to find their corner of peace. Even those who are not, can come here to spend some time in its serene environment and admire its architecture that is quite prominent in its essence. The Beautiful dome...Read more -
Sarkhej Roza
(668 Votes)
It is a mosque built in the Makraba village near Ahmedabad. It is the most revered mosque in Gujarat as it was the residence of the great prophet Ganj Baksh. It was he who advised Sultan Ahmed Shah to make Sabarmati as his capital and then he will flourish more. This mosque was also built according to his instructions only. It was later completed by Qutbuddin II in the mid 15th century. But the...Read more -
Have a thing for science-related pursuits? Then this is the place to come! Gujarat Science City lies in the bustling area of Hebatpur and is home to many interesting attractions that are not only engaging but mind boggling too. Check out the popular IMAX 3D theatre or boost your knowledge on arts and mechanics in Hall of Science, Embark on a thrilling adventure with Thrill Rider or spend some a...Read more -
Calico Museum Of Textiles
(678 Votes)
The Calico textiles Museum is not very old but is a very popular tourist attraction of the country. It attracts not only the general public but also research scholars. It is considered as one of the most famous textile centers of the world. It houses textile handicrafts from over 500 years ago. It has become a major center of reference for the craftsmen of the country who are still surviving. ...Read more -
Dada Hari Ni Vav
(808 Votes)
It is a typical Hindu step well of those times. It was built during the rule of Sultan Mahmud and incurred a havoc cost. It was basically built by Bai Harir Sultani, who was locally called by the name of Dada Hari. It was built in the Asarwa Village close to Ahmedabad. It is 5- storey structure. The depth is for the purpose of extraction of water from deep underground during scarcity times for ...Read more -
Parimal Garden
(12 Votes)
As the name suggests, it is a family park boasting of lush greenery, birds, flowers, swings and a lot more. It is as much of a solace for peace seekers and recluse as it is for the ones who love adventure. If you someone travelling with family, this place can be your escape for a while. There are large flowerbeds adorning the premises along with a smoothed track for Jogging walking and such. Th...Read more -
Nehru Bridge
(14 Votes)
If you are planning to stop here for a while, you will probably be hard in luck since this bridge is always bustling with traffic and people. Built in 1962, the bridge is a connecting route between the Real Old City and West of Ahmedabad and passes over the Sabarmati River. It is considered to be a fine specimen of engineering with its beautiful structure and derives its name from Jawaharlal Ne...Read more -
An ancient town located in the sound corner near the city, Lothal is a place for explorers, archaeologist and basically anyone who is curious and into the finding of history. The place is perched on the Gulf of Combay which was once the flourishing trading centre for ancient civilisations, most probably the Indus Valley Civilisation and draws a lot of visitors every year. The village has variou...Read more -
Vastrapur Lake
(909 Votes)
Vastrapur Lake is situated in western part of Ahmadabad. It is officially named after Narsinh Mehta. The lake was beautified by the AMC after 2002 and has since become a popular spot in the city. Every weekend, a large number of people visit this lake. It currently boasts an open air theater and children's park. There is a pathway all around the lake which serves many walke...Read more -
Trust. The motive behind this museum was to focus on the rare craftsmanship skills of the rural people of India. It is always seen that the focus of people goes first on historical sites or else amusement sites which does not leave behind any recognition for the artists surviving in the rural areas. This museum houses and exhibits variety of such art works by the local artists, which reflect th...Read more -
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum
(495 Votes)
This national museum is housed in the Moti Shahi Mahal in the Shahibaug area. It was constructed between 1618 and 1622 for the Mughal crown prince Khurram, then governor of Gujarat, who later came to be known as Emperor Shah Jahan. It later fell in the hands of the British Raj. In 1878, the great Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore stayed here when he was only seventeen years old and this building...Read more -
Nirma University
(12 Votes)
Nirma University has garnered quite a reputation among natives for being a prominent institution in the country. The building of it is no different either. The premises of the institution is quite lush, decked with vast sprawls of greens and nice, well-maintained flowerbeds. Looking at the exteriors of the place, you can easily say that it was intelligently designed to accommodate all the moder...Read more -
Amdavad Ni Gufa
(69 Votes)
The popular art gallery got its name from its unique architecture which was designed to provide a cave-like experience. Greatly resembling a cave which means Gufa in Hindi, this art gallery is the proud host of an exclusive collection of one of the most celebrated artists of the era- M.F. Hussain. While Hussain stands as the central figure in the gallery, B.V. Doshi - a prominent architect and ...Read more -
Sidi Bhashir Mosque
(845 Votes)
The Sidi Bashir Mosque is famed for its 21.3m-high shaking minarets (Jhulta Minars) . Built to seek to protect against earthquake damage, this certainly worked in the earthquake of 2001. The mosque is located opposite the Ahmedabad Railway station and is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Ahmedabad. Entry to the shaking minaret was prohibited following an incident at Qutb Minar in ...Read more