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Ahemdabad
- City Tour Guide |
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General Information Of Ahemdabad |
- Area 204.6 sq. km
- Population 2,954,526
- Altitude 53 metres above sea level
- Languages Gujarati, Hindi and English
- STD Code 079
- Best time to visit November to February
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Introduction to city Ahemdabad - In Gujrat |
Often referred to as the ’Manchester of the
East’, Ahmedabad is situated along the Sabarmati River in the western state of
Gujarat. The city contributes about 25 per cent of India’s total textile
production.
Founded in AD 1411, the city of Ahmedabad was named after its founder Sultan
Ahmed Shah. The city became an important business centre after it was annexed by
Mughal Emperor Akbar in AD 1572. In 1818, the city was taken over by the British
who set up a number of textile mills here. Ahmedabad was the capital of Gujarat
from 1960 to 1970.
Ahmedabad has a hot and humid climate. Temperatures can rise up to 46°C in the
summer. The city experiences good rainfall during the monsoon season. Winters
are cool and pleasant and are the best times to visit the city. |
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Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Ahemdabad |
| A trip around the Walled City of Ahmedabad will
provide the visitor with valuable information of the city’s glorious past. The
simplicity of the city is complemented by the charm of the various museums,
mosques, and forts spread across the city. The array of artefacts, antiques, and
the exotic and colourful attire available for sale in the city is often
tempting. The city has numerous places of interest for tourists, ranging from
monuments to amusement parks. Some of the places of attraction are the Jama
Masjid, Shaking Minarets, Calico Textile Museum, Sidi Sayid’s Mosque, Hathi
Singh Temple, Step-Wells, Sabarmati Ashram and Vishala/Veechar (utensils museum). |
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Excursions : Places nearby city - Ahemdabad |
| Moving around Ahmedabad, one gets a deeper
insight into the architectural excellence of its past. The step-wells or
baolis are good places to appreciate the superb craftsmanship of the
yesteryears. The Jain and the Hindu temples, besides being religious
centres, also excelled as architectural masterpieces. Some of the places to be
seen around the city are Sarkhej, Adalaj, Modhera and Patan |
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