#Ahmedabad, is the largest city in the state of #Gujarat, #India. The Sabarmati River runs through the center of the city. when the area came under the control of his grandson Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411 A.D. who while at the banks of Sabarmati liked the forested area for a new capital city and laid the foundation of a new walled city near Karnavati and named it Ahmedabad after the four saints in the area by the name Ahmed. the historic walled city of Ahmedabad has it all to be the first city in India to be inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage City list of 2017 Also known as Amdavad it’s a famous #tourist attraction.
Situated on the banks of the Sabarmati river it is known for its world-famous cotton textiles, a wide variety of mouth-watering snacks, diamond cutting, and much more. On the western bank is the #Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati. Built by Mahatma Gandhi after he returned from South Africa it displays the spiritual leader’s living quarters and artifacts. The textile industry of the city of Ahmedabad is located in the state of Gujarat, India. Textiles Mills employs thousands of people in the city. The prosperity of this city very much relies on the cotton industry. It is also referred to as #Manchester of India.
Across the river, the Calico Museum of Textiles, once a cloth merchant’s mansion, has a significant collection of antique and modern fabrics. Gujarati food items like Khakhra, Fafda, Dhokla, Thepla, Dalvada, Dabeli, Sev, and Farsan are some of the most popular food items in Ahmedabad. The heart of Amdavadis lies in the delicacies of food. Often referred to as the walled city, Ahmedabad has a collection of some traditional sweet shops that are famous for years. Basundi is sweet thickened milk flavored with cardamom and a host of dry fruits.
This milk-based dessert is popular not just in Gujarat but across parts of Maharashtra as well. Gujarat is a ‘dry’ state where the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor is banned.
Teen Darwaza, a structure built in 1415 by Ahmed Shah, and has three arches; is one of the main tourist attractions in the city. Shopping in Ahmedabad is the main tourist activity. Tourists can shop at Rani No Hajiro Cloth Marke, Bandhej, Lal Darwaza Market, Sindhi Market, Mangalya Bandhani Saree market, Dhalgarwad Market, Deepkala Silk Heritage market, Raipur Gate Market.
There are numerous other types of shops from where people can buy anything. The city is home to several huge shopping malls namely Ahmedabad One Mall, Himalaya mall, Iscon Mega Mall, Ratios, Gulmohar Park Mall, Shree Balaji Agora Mall, and Acropolis Mall from where shoppers can buy branded products. There are numerous multiplex and cinema halls in the city. A few kilometers outside the city is the Statue of Unity. They can buy a variety of products which the tourist can get at a cheaper price.
A bit costly city there are numerous hotels, and lodges that provide luxurious, mid-range, and budget accommodation to tourists. As food is the most sought-after in Ahmedabad, there are numerous restaurants that serve a variety of Gujarati delicacies. Street food in Ahmedabad is also very popular. An education hub the city is well connected with all major cities by rail, road, and air. #tourism in Ahmedabad is centered around the old city.
There are numerous historic places worth visiting Besides Sabarmati Ashram, Calico Textile Museum, and Teen Darwaza these include Bhadra Fort, Sarkhej Roza, Swaminarayan Temple, Jama Masjid Shah-e-Alam’s Roza, Rani no Hajiro, Hutheesing Jain Temple, Dada Harir Vav, Siddi Saiyed Mosque, Adalaj Vav, and Jhulta Minara. Also worth visiting is the Kankaria Lake and Sabarmati Riverfront. Ahmedabad enjoys a thriving cultural tradition, being the center of Gujarati cultural activities and diverse traditions of different ethnic and religious communities. Popular celebrations in the city include Uttarayan and Navratri.
