Top places to visit in Ahmedabad

• Sabarmati Ashram

  memorial · 4.6 rating · about 1.3 h · free entry

  Mahatma Gandhi's riverside home from 1917-1930 and the launchpad of the Dandi March, now a moving museum of his life, writings and the freedom struggle.

• Kankaria Lake

  lake · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · entry ₹10, Lakefront entry adults Rs 10, children Rs 5; separate tickets for zoo, parks, rides and attractions.

  A grand 15th-century circular lake redeveloped into a lakefront with a toy train, zoo, balloon ride, kids' city and food stalls — a lively family hub.

• Swaminarayan Akshardham

  temple · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · free entry

  A vast intricately carved pink-sandstone temple complex in Gandhinagar set in landscaped gardens, with exhibitions and an evening water-and-light show.

• Adalaj Stepwell

  stepwell · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · free entry

  A breathtaking five-storey 1498 stepwell (vav) descending into cool depths, with intricately carved Indo-Islamic pillars, niches and platforms.

• Sabarmati Riverfront

  riverfront · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry

  A modern landscaped riverfront promenade along the Sabarmati with gardens, boating, the flower park and Atal Bridge — a popular evening and sunset spot.

• Manek Chowk

  bazaar · 4.3 rating · about 1.3 h · free entry

  A bustling old-city square that transforms from a daytime bullion-and-jewellery market into a famous late-night street-food bazaar of Gujarati delicacies.

• Jama Masjid Ahmedabad

  mosque · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · free entry

  A magnificent 1424 yellow-sandstone mosque built by Sultan Ahmed Shah, with 260 carved pillars and a vast courtyard — a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture.

• Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

  mosque · 4.5 rating · about 0.5 h · free entry

  A small 1573 mosque world-famous for its exquisite stone latticework jali, especially the intertwined "Tree of Life" window — the unofficial emblem of Ahmedabad.

• Bhadra Fort & Teen Darwaza

  citadel · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h · free entry

  The 1411 royal citadel founded by Ahmed Shah, with the Bhadrakali temple and the adjoining triple-arched Teen Darwaza gateway in the heart of the old city.

• Hutheesing Jain Temple

  jain-temple · 4.5 rating · about 0.7 h · free entry

  An ornate 1848 white-marble Jain temple dedicated to Dharmanatha, with finely carved pillars, domes and a tall Manastambha column.

• Calico Museum of Textiles

  textiles · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry

  One of the world's finest textile museums, displaying centuries of Indian fabrics, royal tents and religious textiles in a heritage haveli (guided tours only, advance booking).

• Auto World Vintage Car Museum

  automobile · 4.3 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A sprawling private museum of vintage and classic cars, carriages and motorcycles, with rides offered in some of the lovingly restored vehicles.

Things to do

• Sabarmati Ashram Visit Cultural · 1.5 h
• Old City Pols Heritage Walk Heritage · 2.5 h · from INR 500 per person
• Manek Chowk Night Food Walk Cultural · 2 h · from INR 700 per person
• Kankaria Lakefront Evening Activity · 2 h · from INR 50 per person
• Sabarmati Riverfront & Atal Bridge Activity · 1.5 h · from INR 30 per person
• Adalaj Stepwell & Akshardham Heritage · 5 h · from INR 1,500 per person

Day trips and tours

• Ahmedabad Heritage City Tour 8 h · from INR 1,800
• Modhera & Patan Day Trip 11 h · from INR 2,800
• Gandhinagar Akshardham & Adalaj 5 h · from INR 1,500

Where to stay in Ahmedabad

• Old City about INR 2,000 per night

  Historic walled city with traditional bazaars and havelis

• CG Road about INR 3,500 per night

  Modern commercial area with shopping and dining

Hotels

• The House of MG 5-star · INR 7,000 to INR 14,000 per night
• Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad 5-star · INR 7,000 to INR 13,000 per night
• Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad 5-star · INR 6,000 to INR 11,000 per night
• The Fern Ahmedabad 4-star · INR 5,000 to INR 9,000 per night
• Lemon Tree Premier Ahmedabad 4-star · INR 4,500 to INR 8,000 per night
• Ginger Ahmedabad 3-star · INR 3,000 to INR 5,500 per night

Where to eat

• Manek Chowk Street Food Street Food, Gujarati, Fast Food · about INR 250 per person
• Gordhan Thal Gujarati, Rajasthani, Thali · about INR 500 per person
• Vishalla Gujarati, Thali, Vegetarian · about INR 900 per person
• Swati Snacks Gujarati, Street Food, Vegetarian · about INR 450 per person
• Agashiye (House of MG) Gujarati, Thali, Vegetarian · about INR 1,200 per person
• Huber & Holly Cafe, Desserts, Bakery · about INR 450 per person
• Das Khaman Gujarati, Street Food, Vegetarian · about INR 150 per person
• Tomato's Continental, Italian, Mexican · about INR 600 per person

Getting around

• Auto Rickshaw main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Metro main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Ride Hail main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Walking

  Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.

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