Land of Bapu

Situated on the banks of the Sabarmati river and founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411 A.D., Ahmedabad is 7th largest city and leading industrial centre of India. It was also called ‘Manchester of the East’. It has renowned educational institutes such as IIM-A, NID, CEPT etc. It is also a home to several interesting museums.

The nine-night festival of Navratri is celebrated with the maximum fervor and splendor in Ahmedabad.

Gandhi Ashram

The Gandhi Ashram situated alongside the Sabarmati River, was the nerve center for the Indian Freedom movement. The beautiful Ashram complex with its shady trees offers a refuge from the loud streets of the city. There is a museum on life and work of Mahatma Gandhi.

Akshardham

Akshardham, a religious campus in Gandhinagar houses a beautiful Swaminarayan temple, with a theme park containing tableaux of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The village Pethapur outside Gandhinagar is known for its woodcarving and traditional textile block printing.

Hatheesing Jain Temple

A rich Jain merchant built this temple outside Delhi Gate in 1850. It is built of pure white marble and profusely decorated with rich carvings, dedicated to Dharamnath, the 15th Jina or Jain apostle.

Kankaria Lake

One of the best places to witness the sunset in Ahmedabad is the artificial lake of Kankaria constructed in 1451. It has an island garden, called Nagina wadi which also has musical fountain.

Adalaj Vav is a five-storied step-well located in a small sleepy village named Adalaj, about 15 km from Gandhinagar city. Adalaj Vav was built in 1499.

Adalaj Vav is a classic example of Indo-Islamic style of architecture. It consists of three sandstone-built entrances, which consist of octagonal landings with huge carved colonnades and intricately carved niches. Some of the pillars and walls show the influence of Buddhists, Jains and Solanki rulers of Gujarat. The carvings on the panels include that of a king sitting on a stool with two bearers, a scene depicting women churning buttermilk, musicians accompanying dancing women, and representations of various Hindu gods and goddesses.

Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary:

Situated about 64 km to the West of Ahmedabad, in the Gujarat state of India. Mainly inhabited by migratory birds in winter and spring, it is the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India. The lake measures 123 km², attracts over 210 species of birds in the winter, and harbours a variety of flora and fauna. The shallow area and ponds on the outer fringes of the lake attract the wading birds that feed in the shallow waters. Besides a few mammalian species including the endangered wild ass and the blackbuck, its migratory bird population includes Rosy Pelicans, Flamingoes, White Storks, Brahminy Ducks and Herons.

Ambaji

Situated on the Arasur hill Ambaji is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Gujarat, It is located 150 kms from Ahmedabad. And is built of the finest quality of marble. It is the principal shrine of the goddess-Amba and is recognised as one of the original Shakti Pithas.

Gir Forest & Sanctuary

Located about 350 kms from Ahmedabad is the Gir Forest, the only place in the world, outside Africa, where the lions can be seen in its natural habitat. This sight can be enjoyed on a guided jeep tour. One can also see animals like Chital, Nilgai, Sambar, Black Buck, Chinkara, Wild Pig, and Jackal etc.

Dwarka

Dwarka was the kingdom of Lord Krishna. Some part of the city was revealed by marine excavations. The city of Dwarka, renowned in myth and legend, was once the capital of Lord Krishna's empire. The site is undoubtedly ancient but its association with Lord Krishna gives it a sanctity which draws millions of pilgrims. It is one of India's seven oldest towns or sapta puris, where he reigned for decades as a leader of a growing clan.