1) Gandhi Ashram, Sabarmati
Timings: 8:30am - 6:00pm. This Ashram was established by Mahatma Gandhi on a stretch of the Sabarmati river in 1917, it is a very calm and soothing place. Gandhi Ashram is the most popular tourist place in the city. It is mostly visited by tourists due to its importance. It was from here, in 1930, that Mahatma began his famous "Dandi March" to the sea to protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British. The ashram houses a museum, library, auditorium and photo galleries.
2) Kankaria Lake
It is a circular lake constructed in 1451 by Sultan Qutubub-Din. Kankaria Lake’s length is 2.25 square km which is situated in the southern part of the city in Maninagar area. There is a popular saying that Kankaria lake of Ahmedabad was often visited by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir along with his wife Empress Noor Jahan. It is a great crowd pulling leisure spot. It is good place to hangout with family or friends. Here you get many modes of entertainment like, toy train, hot air balloon etc. Its really more colourful after evening with all its excellent lighting.
3) Sidi Sayed Masjid
Location: Near Lal Darwaza. The mosque of Sidi Sayed is one of the most prominent mosques in the Ahmedabad city. The Jali screen windows represent the Indo-Saracenic styling, which is admired by people all over the world. Consisting of delicately carved windows, the mosque is known for its stone tracery. The construction work of the Sidi Sayed mosque was taken up in the last year of the Sultanate rule in Gujarat.
4) Swaminarayan Temple
This Temple is the first temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, a Hindu sect. It is located in Kalupur area of Ahmedabad. People come from different parts of the country and congregate here in this temple to seek the blessings of the deity. Dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, the temple boasts of its exquisite wooden carvings.The Swaminarayan temple has been designed in a manner resembling the styling of a mansion. On the southern side of the temple, there are nine tombs, which are more popularly known as 'Nau Gaz Pir' or 'Nine Yard Saints'.
5) Auto World - Vintage Car Museum
It is good place for car lovers. The museum has a cool collection of vintage cars and is the largest and the biggest automobiles collection . It has been developed and proudly nurtured by Pranlal Bhogilal.
6) Hutheesing Jain Temple
This is the best known Jain temple in Ahmedabad and was constructed around the year 1848. The temple architect was Premchand Salat.The temple is dedicated to Dharmanatha, the fifteenth Jain Tirthankar.This remarkably elegant temple created out of white marble has been sacred to many Jain families, generation after generation.
7) Jama Masjid
The mosque Jama Masjid is the most splendid mosque of Ahmedabad, built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmed Shah. Lying in the old party of city, the mosque is situated opposite to Mahatma Gandhi Road, on the eastern side of Teen Darwaza. Jama Masjid is a fine example of Indo Saracenic architecture, with the special touch of the Sultan himself. It presents an extraordinary blend of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture.
8) Adalaj Vav
Adalaj is a small village, situated at a distance of 18 km to the north of Ahmedabad. Vav means a step well. Adalaj Vav was built by Queen Rudabai, in 1499 AD.It is a place to see how water is conserved during past in a unique style. The well is made in different level. It has intelligent architect. It is five stories in depth. It is a cool place of attraction.
9) Jhulta Minara
The Sidi Bashir Mosque is located in the city of Ahmedabad, due to its unique construction, the mosque is also called Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets.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 Delhi, where a stampede resulted in many children being crushed.
10) Sabarmati riverfront
The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project is an initiative by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to develop the Sabarmati riverfront in the city of Ahmedabad.10.4 km stretch of walkway is open for public use. Water amusement rides including speed boat and motor boat are working between Nehru bridge and Gandhi bridge. Both walkway and rides were inaugurated by then CM Narendra Modi on 15 August 2012.
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