Ahmedabad-a Unique Blend Of Contemporary And Rustic Charm

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Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s largest city is an exciting business centre and a major hub for education, IT and scientific industries. The city offers diverse moods and varied colors- the hustle-bustle of C.G. Road and the peaceful retreat of Sabarmati Ashram all lend a multihued charm to this city.

Ahmedabad prides itself on its rich culture and tradition. Popular festivals and celebration like Uttarayan – the kite-flying day and the nights of Navratri with its Garba dance are the main Ahmedabad tourist attractions.

Ahmedabad Travel Guide

Reaching Ahmedabad is absolutely convenient as this city is accessible from all the major cities in India. It has an excellent network of roads that are safe to travel by night also. The Ahmedabad railway station connects to all corner of the country. Ahmedabad has domestic as well as International flights coming to its airport.
Travelling within the city is equally convenient as this city offers a range of travel options from taxi service to bus and auto rickshaw service that are safe as well as reasonable.

Weather in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has a little hot ...
... and dry climate except during monsoons. The ideal time to visit this city is from October to March.
Winters offer a cool windy climate- pleasant for tourist activities. Summers are extremely hot- not suitable for sightseeing. During monsoons the city receives medium to heavy showers.
October to March is pleasant- perfect for sightseeing and participating in festive celebrations.

Ahmedabad tourist attractions
The Sabarmati ashram, Hathee Singh Jain Temple, Sidi Saiyed’s Mosque, Akshardham Temple, Jama Masjid, Swaminarayan Temple, ISCON temple and the Science City are the major Ahmedabad tourist attractions.

Tourists should not leave Ahmedabad without a tour to the Calico Museum of Textiles. Highlights of the museum include a range of exquisite items made for the Portuguese and the British, lovely pieces from royal households and robes of Shah Jahan.
Other galleries in the museum are dedicated to intricate embroideries, tribal crafts and bandhani tie-and-dye textiles. This museum boasts of some of the finest collection of Indian handicraft textiles and fabrics that span more than five centuries.

Other places of tourist interest are:
Adalaj, 19 kilometers off Ahmedabad that has a beautiful Step Well.
Sarkhej, located 8 kilometers from Ahmedabad has some of the finest architectural complexes.
Patan situated by the Sarawati River is a town established by the Solanki dynasty. Patan has some captivating monuments and amazing temples that offer a visual treat to visitors. This place is also famous for its Patola saris.

Accommodation in Ahmedabad
Budget Accommodation in Ahmedabad includes Hotel Airport Residency, Hotel Kamran Palace and Hotel Formule 1. These economy hotels offer affordable and comfortable accommodation with all requisite services to ensure a memorable stay. Whether it is luxurious five star hotels or cheap accommodation, all the hotels in the city of Ahmedabad follow the needed quality standards to exceed the guest expectations.

Praveen is a prominent and amateur writer, primarily focusing on providing Ahmedabad travel guide and lots more.