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Ahmedabad travel guide

Pols, stepwells and Gandhi’s ashram

Ahmedabad
Tarun802 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best time
Oct–Mar
How long
1–2 days
Stay a night
₹1,000–9,000
Food a day
₹300–1,800
Nearest railhead
0 km away
Nearest airport
10 km away

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About Ahmedabad

India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City — old-city pols, Indo-Islamic mosques, Sabarmati Ashram and a night market of Gujarati snacks.

Things to do in Ahmedabad

  1. Sabarmati Ashram

    2 h · Free

    Sabarmati Ashram served as Mahatma Gandhi's home from 1917 to 1930. Located on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, this historic residence and museum was the starting point of the famous Dandi March.

    Tip: Walk around the grounds to see the various exhibition blocks and historical photographs

  2. Old City Heritage Walk

    3 h · ₹200 entry

    The Old City Heritage Walk is a municipal tour through the historic pols and ancient temples of Ahmedabad. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditional residential clusters and rich cultural fabric of Gujarat.

    Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes for navigating narrow streets and alleys

  3. Adalaj Stepwell

    1 h · Free

    Adalaj Stepwell is a five-storey carved stepwell built in 1498 from sandstone in the Solanki architectural style. Located close to Gandhinagar, it was constructed in the memory of Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty.

  4. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

    30 min · Free

    Built in 1572 by a Habshi nobleman named Sidi Sayyad, this Sunni mosque is a revered Monument of National Importance in Ahmedabad. It is most famous for its exquisite stone-lattice window featuring intricate tree designs.

  5. Calico Museum of Textiles

    2 h · Free

    A world-class textile collection located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Managed by the Sarabhai Foundation, it features an extensive and renowned display of Indian fabrics and artifacts.

    Tip: Book your slot in advance before planning your visit

  6. Sabarmati Riverfront & Atal Bridge

    1 h · ₹30 entry

    Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge features a scenic promenade and a unique pedestrian bridge inspired by kites. The 300-metre triangular truss bridge crosses the Sabarmati River and comes alive with bright lights after dark.

    Tip: Check out the views of the riverfront from the middle of the bridge.

  7. Kankaria Lake

    2 h · ₹25 entry

    Kankaria Lake is the largest lake in Ahmedabad, featuring a vibrant lakefront developed with a zoo, toy train, kids city, and food stalls. Revamped in 2007, it offers various water rides and entertainment facilities for visitors of all ages.

    Tip: Plan to visit during the last week of December to experience the week-long Kankaria Carnival

  8. Manek Chowk Night Market

    2 h · Free

    Manek Chowk is a prominent city square in Old Ahmedabad surrounded by historical structures. It functions as a vegetable market in the morning and a bullion market at noon, before transforming into a vibrant street food market at night. Visitors can enjoy local street food specialties like pav bhaji, sandwiches and kulfi till late.

Where to stay in Ahmedabad

  • Old City & Lal Darwaza

    ₹1,000–3,000

    Heritage havelis and budget hotels.

  • Ashram Road

    ₹2,500–5,000

    Central mid-range hotels.

  • SG Highway

    ₹5,000–12,000

    Big hotels and malls.

What to eat

  • Manek Chowk

    street food · veg

    Jewellery market by day, food market by night.

  • Agashiye

    restaurant · veg

    Rooftop Gujarati thali at the House of MG.

  • Vishalla

    restaurant · veg

    Village-style dinner with folk music.

  • Fafda-jalebi

    street food · veg

    The Sunday-morning breakfast.

Good to know

  • The heritage walk starts at 8 am from the Kalupur Swaminarayan temple — book ahead.
  • Gujarat is a dry state; liquor needs a permit.
  • Uttarayan (14 January) kite festival is spectacular.

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