Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat's largest city, pairs Indo-Islamic architecture and Gandhi-era history with a thriving textile trade, lively street food and a renewed Sabarmati riverfront.
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About Gujarat
Ahmedabad is Gujarat's largest city and a major commercial and cultural centre on the banks of the Sabarmati River. Founded in 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah, its walled Old City became India's first UNESCO World Heritage City in 2017 and remains known for centuries-old pols, bazaars, mosques and carved wooden architecture.
Historic landmarks include the Bhadra Fort, Jama Masjid, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque with its delicate stone lattice screens, and the calm Sabarmati Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi lived and launched the Salt March. Along the Sabarmati Riverfront, promenades, gardens and the Atal Bridge connect the heritage core with newer parts of the city.
Ahmedabad is equally shaped by textiles, trade and innovation. The Calico Museum of Textiles and busy markets such as Manek Chowk and Law Garden reflect the city's long craft tradition, while institutions including IIM Ahmedabad, NID and the nearby GIFT City business district underline its role in education, finance and design.
Food and festivals add to the experience, from Gujarati thalis and street snacks to the Navratri garba season and the International Kite Festival. Neighbourhoods range from the narrow lanes of the old city to modern shopping and dining areas around CG Road and SG Highway.
For both leisure and business travellers, Ahmedabad offers a practical mix of heritage, industry, events and a well-connected airport, making it a natural gateway to Gujarat and destinations such as the Sun Temple at Modhera, the stepwell at Adalaj and the Rann of Kutch.
Gujarat Travel Guide
Best Time to Visit
November to February is the most comfortable time to explore Ahmedabad, with cooler weather suited to the old city, riverfront and day trips. October brings Navratri garba celebrations and January the International Kite Festival, while summer can be very hot.
How to Get Around
Ahmedabad has a metro, city buses and the Ahmedabad BRTS for quick travel along major corridors, plus auto-rickshaws and app-based taxis for short trips. Many heritage sites in the old city are best visited on foot or by rickshaw.
Where to Stay
The old city and riverfront area suit travellers focused on heritage, while areas around CG Road, Ellis Bridge and SG Highway offer business hotels, restaurants and easy access to shopping and corporate hubs.
Food & Drink
Ahmedabad is known for vegetarian Gujarati thalis, dhokla, fafda, khaman and street snacks at Manek Chowk. Cafés, restaurants and sweet shops across the city offer both traditional flavours and contemporary dining.
Ground Transportation Services in Gujarat
Airport Transfers
Travel between Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and hotels, business districts, event venues and other destinations across Ahmedabad.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a private chauffeur by the hour for business meetings, shopping, events and flexible sightseeing around Ahmedabad and nearby Gujarat destinations.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Ahmedabad for independent travel around the city and convenient journeys to destinations such as Adalaj, Modhera or Gandhinagar.
Bus & Group Transfers
Arrange minibuses or charter buses for groups, corporate travel, events, airport transfers and guided tours in Ahmedabad.
Airports in Gujarat
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