11 places to visit in Ahmedabad, The Manchester Of India

We are quite sure you are familiar with the name Ahmedabad, the capital city of Gujarat where you can admire the historical monuments that have the great history behind them, mouth-watering cuisines, culture, wonderful architecture. As this place connects with the major cities of the country and there is only a single name who made this possible, we call them the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

On one side you’ll find this city awe-struck with the rich history and if you take a look at another side, you’ll find this city full of traditions and culture. Nowadays, the city is considered as the foremost centre point for business too.

Keep on reading this blog, here is a rundown of the heart-pounding places to visit in Ahmedabad.

1. Sabarmati Ashram

Undoubtedly, when we heard the name Ahmedabad, the first place called Sabarmati Ashram strikes to the mind. As people know there is rich history associated with this place also called Gandhi Ashram sometimes. In this Ashram, you can find the Bapu’s books, eyeglasses, letters and slippers.

2. Adalaj Stepwell

It was built up in 1499 and at various places, these stepwells work as the main source of water. This well is built up in a smart way with wonderful symmetrical themes, numbers and outlines.

3. Kankaria Lake

This is one of the largest lakes in the city and here one can go with family and friends, where one can enjoy a number of activities that won’t leave you alone or bored. You can enjoy balloon ride, water boating, food stalls and much more.

4. Hutheesing Jain Temple

You can’t miss visiting this temple if you are in Gujarat, it was designed in 1850 and devoted to 15ht Jain Tirthankara, Dharmnath. It will steal your heart for sure as the temple is so fascinating with carved walls and 52 cubicles specially devoted to the Thirthankars.

5. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

None of the community stays behind, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is a place to visit that was designed in 1573. The architecture of the mosque is captivating where you can view the art on the carved stones along with geometrical designs created on its fortifications.

6. Bhadra Fort

If you are on a trip to Ahmedabad, then Bhadra Fort is the must visit place and it’s a mix of a royal palace, carved mosques, gates, and huge open space. Municipal corporation and archaeological survey of India remodelled it recently.

7. Sarkhej Roza

There is a village named Makbara sited at a distance of 7 km from the main city where Sarkhej Roza is a mosque is built. Here one can view a perfect mix of Hindu and Muslim art and is devoted to the Saint Ganj Baksh.

8. Pols of an old city

It is a collection of the strongly crowded houses is pols. It is designed to make sure the safety and protection of the people. When you visit this place, you’ll find the secret exit doors and you can view this in Ahmedabad.

9. Rani Na Hajiro

The city will draw a special place in your heart, visit Rani Na Hajiro that is also known with a name called Ahmed Shah’s Queens. Located close to the Manek Chowk snuggled with marble tombs of all the queens of Gujarat Sultanate Rulers. Designed incredibly and impressed with metal.

10. Manek Chowk to the traditional street food of Ahmedabad

Are you a foodie? If yes, then Manek Chowk is the must visit place for you where you can taste the mouth-watering cuisines. Innumerable historical buildings where that give you the complete idea of the perfection of the Indian architecture.

11. Shopping in Ahmedabad

How could you miss this part if you are in Ahmedabad? Shopping in Ahmedabad offers an incomparable joy to the visitors and here you experience the various colours of the city, clothes designed with the trend in line.

In the city, textile mill produces denim, sarees, shirting along with trouser material and so forth. You can also purchase Chaniya choli and traditional jewellery items.

You can visit the famous places of the city for the shopping like:

• Lal Darwaja.

• Sindhi Market.

• Dhalgarwad

• Manek Chowk.

• Rani-no-Haziro.

• Law Garden.

• Ramakda Market and Fernandes Bridge.

The city Ahmedabad is also known with a name “The Manchester of India” and the city got this name from a well-known textile centre of the Manchester, Great Britain.

Ahmedabad truly welcomes you with open arms. Isn’t it your next dream destination?