 Introduction:
Ahmedabad the largest city in Gujarat blends an
ancient heritage with a vibrant present. It nurtures
in its pages of history, a breath of harmony and
a show-case of exquisite harmony. The city is
named after a Sultan who founded it in 1411 and
graced it with splendid monuments. Ahmedabad is
also known for its association with the Apostle
of peace Mahatma Gandhi whose ashram is on the
banks of River Sabarmati which is now a national
pilgrimage site. Ahmedabad is the second largest
prosperous city in Western India. It is a place
where tradition and modernity co-exist in perfect
harmony. The climate of the state is moist in
the southern districts and dry towards the northern
sides. Ahmedabad has been a city where a lot of
action, reaction and interaction between various
ethnic and linguistic forces has taken place which
has resulted in the synthesis of many races and
cultures. It is a land of gentle, dignified people,
astute businessmen, gay, colourful peasants, and
thriving industry.
Sightseeing:
Gandhi Ashram:
Set up on the quiet peaceful stretch of Sabarmati
River, 7 kms north of the city, this was the Hriday
Kunj of Mahatma Gandhi and for many years it was
the nerve centre of India's freedom movement.
It was from here, in 1930, that Mahatma began
his famous Dandi March to the sea to protest against
the salt tax imposed by the British. The Gandhi
Ashram has a memorial centre, library and a Sound-and-Light
(Son et Lumiere) spectacle to offer to its visitors.
Rani Rupmati Masjid:
Rani Roopmati Masjid, with its exquisite details
and the grand Shah Alam complex are a living tribute
to the reign of Muhmad Shah Begra of the 15th
century. The Queen's Mosque in Mirzapur, built
between 1430 and 1440, is more representative
of the pattern of mosque building in 15th century
Ahmedabad. Three domes stand on 12 pillars each,
with the central part so raised as to let in natural
light without direct sunlight.
Siddi Bashir Mosque:
Known as Shaking Minaret or Jhulta Minar. When
one minarets is shaken the other one begins to
vibrate. The mosque was obviously built by master
craftsmen and the crucial mechanism that causes
the vibration is still a mystery.
Calico Textile Museum:
Ahmedabad has one of the finest textile museums
in the world. Housed in one of Gujarat's famous
carved-wooden havelis, the museum displays a magnificent
collection of rare textiles that date back to
the 17th Century. There is also an excellent reference
library on textiles.
Hatheesing Jain temples:
Built outside Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain
Merchant, this is the best known of Ahmedabad's
many ornate Jain Temples. Built of pure white
marble and profusely decorated with rich carvings,
the Hatheesing Temple is dedicated to Dharamnath.
Jama Masjid:
One of the finest mosques in India with 260 pillars
supporting 15 domes at different elevations, it
was build by Ahmad Shah in 1423 and is located
in the center of the old city.
Kankaria Lake:
It is a circular lake constructed in 1451 by Sultan
Qutubub-Din. In the center of the lake is an island
garden with a summer palace known as Nagina Wadi.
The lake is a popular recreation center surrounded
by parks, 'Bal Vatika', an aquarium, a boat club,
a natural history museum and a zoo.
How to reach :
Ahmedabad is situated in western India at 53 meters
above sea level. It is well connected by air to
rest of the country. Ahmedabad is one of the six
operating divisions of the Western Railway, railway
lines connect the city to all towns in Gujarat,
and to major cities in the rest of India. Except
the Monsoon season, the climate of Ahemdabad is
generally dry. Best time to visit Ahmedabad is
between September and March.
Best period to visit Ahmedabad :
The climate of Ahmedabad is hot and moist. Winters
are cool and pleasant (November-February) but
summers (April-June) are extremely dry, hot in
Ahmedabad and the temperature can be as high as
46°C at times. The city of Ahmedabad experiences
good rainfall during the monsoon season during
the months from July to September.
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