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Ahmedabad is located on the bank of river Sabarmati Gujarat. Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and the sixth major city in India with a population of nearly 5 million. The city is also sometimes called Karnavati, an older name and as Amdavad in conversational Gujarati. Moreover, was the former capital of Gujarat State from 1960 to 1970, than it was replaced to Gandhinagar.
The city was founded in the 15th century by Sultan Ahmed Shah on the Sabarmati river, and served as capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat. The historic center of Ahmedabad is presently a booming business district. Ahmedabad is largely divided in two parts, the old city, and new city. The old city has developed rather randomly, and most of the roads are fine and crowded during business hours. The new city has well-structured, wide roads. A wide range of shops and businesses exist in the city.
In calculation to its role as a commercial center, Ahmedabad is also an important industrial center, with chemical and textile industries & diamonds polishing industries. Ahmedabad is often described as the Manchester of the East, because of its once-booming textile industry.
Ahmedabad enjoys a prosperous cultural tradition, being the centre of Gujarati cultural activities and various traditions of different cultural and religious communities. Popular celebrations and observances include Uttarayan an annual kite-flying day on 14 January. The nine nights of Navaratri are celebrated with people performing Garba, the folk dance of Gujarat, at venues across the city. The festival of lights, Deepavali is celebrated with the lighting of lamps in every house, the decorating the floors with the rangoli and the bursting of firecrackers. Other festivals such as Holi, Eid ul-Fitr and Christmas are celebrated with passion. The annual Rathyatra parade on the Ashadh-sud-bij date of the Hindu calendar and the pageant of Tajia during the Muslim holy month of Muharram are vital parts of the city's culture.
LOCATION - Ahmedabad is Gujarat's largest city and the headquarters of Ahmedabad district. It is located on the banks of the River Sabarmati.
HOW TO REACH
By Air - Ahmedabad airport is located 10 km north of the city center. Indian Airlines & other private airlines have daily flights to Mumbai and Delhi. The city is also associated to Bangalore, Goa and Chennai by normal flights.
By Rail - The city also has a good road network with good network of National and State Highways. Ahmedabad is well linked by trains with Delhi, Mumbai, Vadodra, Surat, Jaipur, Udaipur, & Other Cities of South India
By Road - The city is well connected with Bombay, Delhi and other major cities.
WHEN TO GO
Best time to stay Ahmedabad is during the Navratri time from October to January.
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Juma Masjid - It is among the most popular tourist sight in the city. Built of yellow sandstone this mosque stands on 260 pillars, which support 15 domes at varying elevations. Ahmad Shah built the mosque in 1423. It is easily available as it stands in the centre of the old city. This impressive structure reflects the Muslim architecture of that period. | 
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Hathising Jain Temple - An extraordinary white structure, the Jain temple built of white marble and highly carved is dedicated to Dharmanath - the 15th Jina or Jain Apostle. Similar to all Jain temples, this temple too is rich in intricate carvings displaying among other things - musicians. |
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Bhadra Fort - To add particular charm to the varied sights of the city there is the Bhadra Fort, which once housed royal palaces and well-laid gardens. It boasts of the temple of Bhadrakali and was built in 1411 during the Maratha rule. | 
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Sidi Sayed Mosque - Sidi Sayed Mosque is exclusive for its superb screens, which are praised for their amazing Jhali screen, framed, in the ten semi-circular windows. The screen carved out of one rock is just exceptional. A visit to this superb and outstanding example of delicate carving is an supreme must. | 
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Sabarmati Ashram - Mahatma Gandhi founded the ashram in 1915, and today without doubt, it is the biggest tourist hold in Ahmedabad. It fabrication on the tranquil stretch of the Sabarmati river and was referred to as the Satyagraha Ashram during the lifetime of the Mahatma. It was from here, that the Mahatma began his well-known 'Dandi March' in 1930 to objection against the Salt Tax imposed by the British. One can see the three wise monkeys and numerous more of Gandhiji's teachings at the ashram location. The ashram today continues the work started by Mahatma and houses a handicrafts centre, a handmade paper factory and a spinning wheel factory. Besides, there are numerous other attractions for the tourist. | 
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Kankaria Lake - A spherical lake built in 1451 by Sultan Qutub-ud-Din. In the centre of the lake is an land mass garden with a summer palace known as Nagina Wadi. The lake is a popular activity centre surrounded by parks, 'Bal Vatika' - an aquarium, a boat club, a natural history museum and a zoo. | 
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WHERE TO EAT Gujarati thalis are very famous and every continational foods you can get it anywhere in Ahmedabad.
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