Introduction
Ahmedabad is associated with Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Father of the Nation - India.
IIM Ahmedabad, the premier management institute of India is in this city.
It is a hub for the Pharmaceutical Industry in Gujarat.
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Places of Tourist Interest
Sabarmati Ashram
Ahmedabad is world famous because of Mahatma Gandhi's Ashram.
Monuments
The tombs of Ahmed Shah and his queens, Ahmed Shah's Mosque, Jama Masjid, Mosque of Sidi Sayid, Teen Darwaza or Triple Gateway, Rani Rupmati's Mosque, Rani Sipri's Mosque, Raj Rabri Mosque, Hathee Singh Jain Temple and Siddi Bashir Mosque, Kankaria Lake, Kutbi Mazar, Bhadra Fort, Lal Darwaza, Revolving Restraunt, Iscon temple, Shaking Minerette, Bhadra Kali Temple
Kankaria Lake
Victoria Gardens
N C Mehta Museum of Miniatures
Textile Museum
Sardar Patel Museum
Laser Show at Kankaria Lake
Kids Amusement Spots at Kankaria Lake complex including Boating and a ZOO
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How to Reach the Place
Ahmedabad city is located in the State of Gujarat, in the western part of India. It is habitated along the Sabarmati River.
Ahmedabad is 440 km north of Mumbai.
Ahmedabad airport is located 10 km north of the city center.
Indian Airlines & other private airlines have daily flights to Mumbai and Delhi from Ahmedabad airport. The city is also connected to Bangalore, Goa and Chennai by regular flights.
Ahmedabad has a good road access with good network of National and State Highways.
Ahmedabad is well connected by trains with Delhi, Mumbai, Vadodra and Udaipur.
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Hotels to Stay
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Tours and Travels
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Shopping
Ahmedabad is an important center for textile industry and offers a range of textile products. One can buy traditional Patola silk saris as well as block-printed items here.
On Ashram Road near the tourist office one can get handicraft items from the Gujarat State Craft Emporium 'Gurjari'.
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Narayana Rao K.V.S.S.
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