Ahmedabad(Gujrat)
Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujrat. The city is a vibrant business district and a thriving center for education, information technology and science-based industries. Divided into two – the old city and the new city; The city offers different vibes from the hustle and bustle of CG Route in the heart of Ahmedabad to the quiet retreat of Sabarmati Ashram. Ahmedabad has a thriving cultural scene, being the center of Gujarati cultural events and the diverse cultures of different races and religions.
Ahmedabad History
Ahmedabad has a rich and varied history. The area was under the rule of the Solanki kings, around the 11th century. The Sultanate of Gujarat, under the rule of Ahmed Shah I, declared Ahmedabad as its capital on March 4, 1411. Under the rule of the sultanate, the city grew and eventually declined, which led to the capital moving to Champaner. For the next 135 years, the city was under the Mughal Empire.
Political turmoil led to the country being ruled under the joint rule of the Marathas and the Mughals. From 1818 to 1857, the British East India Company established its rule in the city, which was followed by the British Raj from 1857 to 1947. Ahmedabad played a major role in the Indian independence movement, where freedom fighters such as Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi served with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. . country.
After independence, the city came under Bombay state, followed by the formation of Gujarat as a state in 1960. Ahmedabad served as the state capital for a few years, before Gandhinagar was established as the capital in the 1970s.
Activities To Do In Ahmedabad
Statue of Unity, Gujarat
The statue of unity is a memorial to India’s iron man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This statue was built to spread Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of India and to inspire the citizens of India with his patriotism and freedom struggle. The 182 meter tall bronze statue of the founding father of the Republic of India is attracting worldwide attention as the ‘tallest statue in the world’. The Statue of Unity is located in Gujrat on the banks of the Narmada River on the Sadhu Bet river island overlooking the Narmada Dam (Sardar Sarovar Dam) 3.2 km away.
Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad
Once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba, Sabarmati Ashram is the site where Gandhi started the famous Dandi Walk. Located 5 km north of central Ahmedabad, it is located on the quiet and peaceful side of the Sabarmati River. Also called ‘Gandhi Ashram’, ‘Mahatma Gandhi Ashram’ and especially ‘Satyagraha Ashram’, it is believed that Mahatma Gandhi chose this site because it is between the prison and the burial place that Satyagrahi had can stop at one of them.
Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad
Kankaria Lake is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad, formerly known as Hauz-e-Qutub. Located near Maninagar district, this lake is popular for hot air balloon safaris, zoos, children’s trains and amusement parks.
The beautiful lake is perfect for a night stroll with colorful lights shining all around it. For adventure seekers, Kankaria Lake offers many options like archery, fitness and boating.
Adalaj Stepwell, Gandhinagar
Adalaj Stepwell is a beautiful structure built to prevent water problems in and around Adalaj town. The well is located at a distance of 3 to 4 kilometers southwest of Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. The Adalaj Stepwell was built in 1498 and is one of the many wells built in India to tap underground water. The whole structure is a great example of the ingenuity of the engineers and architects of India already at that time.
World Vintage Car Museum
Located in the Dastan of Kathwad, the Auto World Vintage Car Museum is home to more than 120 vintage cars including classic cars, vans and vintage cars. Organized and maintained by the Vintage and Classic Car Club of India. The museum also has a cafe and a museum shop with ample parking and restrooms.
Rani ki Vav, Patan
Rani Ki Vav or ‘Queen’s Stepwell’ is a unique type of water reservoir located in a small Gujarat town called Patan on the banks of Saraswati River. Considered the largest staircase in the state of Gujarat, Rani ka Vav epitomizes the Maru-Gujarat style of architecture. The 900-year-old UNESCO-listed structure is prominently featured in the new ₹100 note released by the Reserve Bank of India.
In the past, the water from the well contained medicines that helped prevent diseases such as viral infections and fevers. A well was dug in 1960 in a well-preserved state to be buried under the opening for the temple. Starting with Shri Pranlal Bhogilal Patel who converted his private collection into a famous museum, the Chairman, Mr. Nitin Dossa is currently managing the Auto World Vintage Car Museum. The museum also has a number of royal cars and carriages from the 1900s to the 1970s.
Driving scenes at sunset
Ahmedabad at night, watching movies in popular cinemas and big shows is a must-do experience for anyone visiting the city. The theater in development has the largest screen in Asia and is the first of its kind, accommodating approximately 665 cars at a time. The restaurant here offers a variety of dishes at prices that you will never forget. It is one of the funniest places in Ahmedabad. Timings: There are usually two shows that take place around 7:00 am and then 10:30 pm. Price: Location: Drive-In Road, Ahmedabad Famous for: Open air cinema How to get there: You can reach the place by taxi from the nearest railway station/airport.
