What makes Ahmedabad an ideal destination to visit, well the answer is pretty simple. Bestowed by countless tourist attractions that include the temples, medieval structures, forts, mosques, museums, lake, zoos, gardens, art and cultural centres, and lot more a trip to the city is an extravaganza to embark.
A glorious history backs the city and a glittering urban future awaits the city. The former capital of the state of Gujarat, it is still the largest city in the state. It is the sixth largest city and the seventh largest metropolitan that the nation has. A cool fact about the city is it got ranked sixth in the Forbes's list of fastest developing cities of the decade. Housing a plethora of industries, manufacturing plants, and both large and small firms, the city is the powerhouse of commerce in the region. It is the second largest cotton producer in the nation and it has India's second-oldest stock exchange.
Although, the state's capital is Gandhinagar, which is 30km to the north of Ahmedabad, many still consider Ahmedabad as the capital of the state. Founded in the 11th century by king Karandev, the city was originally called Karnavati. His kingdom reigned the city for more than 400 years. It was later in 1411 when Sultan Ahmed Shah conquered the city, and renamed the city Ahmedabad after him. The city always had a huge commercial and administrative significance, as a result it saw several battles fought over it. There have been changes in administration at different intervals of time, and each ruler, whether be it the British, Hindu kings, or the Muslim emperors, all made some significant contributions, making the city's culture and history rich.
Ahmedabad also played a significant role in the independence of the nation. The Sabarmati Ashram located in the city, is the very place where Mahatma Gandhi began the non-violent movement of India's Independence. The ashram was founded by Mahatma Gandhi himself and was refereed to as Sabarmati Ashram, on an account that it was located on a tranquil stretch of the river Sabarmati. This is also the very place where Mahatma Gandhi began the Dandi March in 1930. Today the ashram is perhaps the most prominent attraction in the city. There is the statue of three wise monkey in the ashram premise. Plus, the ashram also continues the works started by Mahatma himself, this include: spinning wheel factory, handicrafts centre, and handmade paper factory.
For a tourist, Ahmedabad has much to offer. There is so much to learn, see, do, explore, and relish that it might take days to completely unravel all the attractions of Ahmedabad tourism. Besides, the hospitality of the state can be best experienced in the best Ahmedabad hotels. There are all types of hotels, ranging from cheap hotels to uber-luxurious ones. The 4 Star hotels in Ahmedabadare best options for those who seek value for money hotels.
A couple of most significant places to visit in Ahmedabad include: Gandhi Aashram (Sabarmati Ashram), Bhadra Fort, Sidi Sayed Mosque, Science City, Akshardham Temple, Kamla Nehru Zoo, Calico Textile Museum, Hathisingh Jain Temple, Law Garden, Amar dham, Heritage Houses of poles, Kankaria Lake, Sarkhej Roja, Juma Masjid, Ahmedabad Metal Scene, Jhulta Minara, Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum, Swaminarayan Gurukul, Veechar Utensil Museum, Dada Hari ni Vav, Husain Doshi Gufa, Kanoria Gallery of Art, and Auto World Vintage Car Museum.
Coming to finding accommodations in the city. The huge range and number of hotels in the city, make it convenient for one to find a hotel that best fits his stay needs and budget. Hotel Krios, The House of MG, Aloft Ahmedabad, Hotel Grand Ambience Ahmedabad, Park Plaza Ahmedabad, and Aarohi Starz Club are some of the best hotels that one may choose to consider.
Martin Wynn
