24 Most Popular Tourist Places To Visit In Ahmedabad, The Manchester Of India

Ahmedabad, the capital city of Gujarat where India’s glorious history, mouth-watering food, culture, and architectural marvel meet. This city connects the whole nation and it is just possible due to one man The Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. At one end, it shows its richness in history and on another end, it shows its tradition and ambiance. In the present time, it is a leading center for business.

Here is the list of heart-pounding places to visit in Ahmedabad:

1. Sabarmati Ashram

When talking about Ahmedabad, Sabarmati Ashram is the first place that comes to mind. It had great historical significance for India. It is also called as Gandhi Ashram where you can find Bapu’s books, eyeglasses, letters, and slippers.

2. Adalaj Stepwell

This well was built in 1499 and at some places of Gujarat, these wells are the main source of water. This well is beautifully designed with geometric motifs, figures, and structures.

3. Kankaria Lake

The largest lake in the city where people visits with family and friends. It is complete entertainment package for them. You can enjoy different activities like balloon ride, water boating, kids center, food stalls, and many more.

4. Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple

This is the best example of finest architecture. Akshardham temple has a golden idol of Swaminarayan. Due to its great religious value, millions of people visit here every year.

5. Hutheesing Jain Temple

A Jain merchant constructed this temple in 1850 and dedicated it to 15th Jain Tirthankara, Dharmnath. This is beautiful marble temple that has carved walls and 52 cubicles dedicated to other Thirthankars.

6. ISKCON Radha Krishna Temple

This temple shows the true love between Lord Krishna and Radha and it is beautifully designed with Sompura and Rajasthani Khamira architecture. it covers 4 acres of area.

7. Sabarmati Riverfront

This is a popular destination not only for tourists but locals visits there for a peaceful time. Here, visitors can enjoy walking down riverfront, sunset, boating, and entertainment activities. For a peaceful evening, this place is best.

8. Calico Museum of Textiles

Sarabhai family, a renowned business family set this museum in 1949 to show the textile history. It is amongst the finest textile museum in the world. You can find here a wide variety of clothes, color, and fabrics.

9. Jama Masjid Ahmedabad

Ahmed Shah –I in 1424, built the world known masjid in India and it is also a grave of his family. Build with the yellow stones makes it more beautiful Islamic site in India.

10. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

Shams-ud-Din-Muzaffar’d army general, Sidi Saeed built this mosque in 1573. The beauty of this mosque is its carved stone windows and geometrical designs carved on the walls.

11. Bhadra Fort

Ahmad Shah-I in the walled city area built this in 1411. This fort houses the royal palace, carved mosques, gates, and huge open space. Recently, it was renovated by municipal corporation of Ahmedabad and Archaeological Survey of India.

12. Sarkhej Roza

This mosque is located in a village, Makbara that is 7 km away from Ahmedabad city. This is a replica of beautiful amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim Architecture and is dedicated to Saint Ganj Baksh.

13. Pols of Old City

The conglomeration of tightly packed houses is Pols. It was built to make sure the security and safety of people. It has secret doors to exit and it is mainly found in old Ahmedabad City.

14. Rani Na Hajiro

Another name of this tomb is Mughalai Bibi tomb and Ahmed Shah’s queens. It is located near Manek Chowk that contains marble tombs of all the queens of Gujarat Sultanate Rulers. It is carved with metal.

15. Shah-e-Alam’s Roza

A Sufi Shrine attracts many tourists because of its beautiful architecture and decoration of gold and precious stones. The west area is a mosque that is typical Islamic architecture and south of the mosque has 24 small domes.

16. Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary

Located at the distance of 93 km from the Ahmedabad city, it is one of the largest wild lives Sanctuary in India. It covers the total area of 4950 sq and home for wild horses, rarest birds, and other animals.

17. Auto World Vintage Car Museum

For all those who love vintage collection of cars. Here you can see collections of 115 Vintage cars. This museum is located at 30 km away from a city and the museum charges for each drive.

18. Manek Chowk for traditional street food of Ahmedabad

For food lovers, here you can taste traditional street food in the old city of Ahmedabad. Various historical buildings that give the great example of Indian architecture surround this chowk.

19. Shopping in Ahmedabad

Shopping in Ahmedabad is a great way to experience the city of colours and fashion. The city textile mill produces denim, sarees, shirting and trouser materials etc. The market offers you best Chaniya cholis and traditional jewellery items.

Famous marketing areas are Lal Darwaja, Sindhi Market, Dhalgarwad, Manek Chowk, Rani-no-Haziro, Law Garden, Ramakda Market and Fernandes Bridge.

Ahmedabad is alse referred as “The Manchester of India”, the name given by the famous textile center of the Manchester, Great Britain.

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20. Lothal

If you want a day out from the bustling life, Lothal is a perfect location that is 75 km away from the city. It is a house of ruins of India Valley Civilization. You can visit this place and understand the layout of the first planned city.

21. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

The largest Bird Sanctuary in India spread over 123 sq km that contains the huge lake. You can see almost 200 species of birds. It is located 61km from the city.

22. Balasinor Dinosaur Fossil Park

In 1981, geologists accidentally found it during their mineral survey. Later government developed it for tourism purpose because it housed the 13 species of dinosaurs. It is another Jurassic Park and is approx 100 km from Ahmedabad city.

23. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Museum

This museum is located in the Shahibaug Area of Ahmedabad which was build between 1618-1622. Earlier, it was British Cantonment and after independence, it was the house of Governor.

24. Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden

This zoo is perfect picnic spot for kids because it houses the endangered species of mammals, birds, crocodile, and alligators. It was built in 1951 at the bank of Kankaria Lake. The animal spotting makes the trip memorable.