Top 10 Things to do in Ahmedabad

If you are in Ahmedabad, Sabarmati Ashram should be the first thing on your itinerary.  Sabarmati Ashram is a defunct ashram in Ahmedabad, about 5 kilometres from the city centre, on the banks of the Sabarmati River. The ashram was built by Mahatma Gandhi and his wife, Kasturba Gandhi, on October 31, 1917.

It holds a pivotal place in the history of India. From 1917 to 1930, the ashram was the headquarters of the Indian independence movement. In 1930, Gandhi and his supporters, including Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru, marched from the ashram to the Dandi Salt March. Moreover, Gandhi's first prison sentence, for sedition, was also served at the ashram in 1922. The ashram is now a museum and archive, as well as a popular tourist destination.

Today, the ashram is open for visitors and serves as a place to revisit the history of India at that time. The place is open all day. One can visit any day from 8am-6:30 pm.

We are all aware that Gujrat holds a significant place in defining their textile industry. Either it is called Gujrati Stitch or Kutchi Work or Sindhi Stitch, it has held a significant place in defining the ethnicity and cultural heritage of India as a whole. One such place is the Calico Museum. The Calico Museum of Textiles is an Indian textile museum in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and is India's only museum dedicated solely to textiles. The museum houses a collection of over 10,000 textiles from all over India, including fabrics, costumes, and handicrafts. It also has a library and archives with over 10,000 textile books and manuscripts. 

You can visit anytime from 10:30 am to 1 pm and soak yourself in the edifying beauty of Gujrat.

One of the interesting facts about Ahmedabad is that it holds history in almost every corner of the city. Every place holds a significant place which makes the city rooted to its ancient.  Kankaria Lake is an artificial lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India that is derived from the Kankaria dynasty, which ruled Gujarat in the fifteenth century. It serves as one of the oldest heritage spots as the lake was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1451.

The lake is about 4 kilometres long and 2 kilometres wide. It has an 8-kilometer circumference. Today, the lake is one of the iconic tourist spots and serves as home to many animals and birds.

Whether it be Bollywood movies or defining Ahmedabad, in one instance, kites play a significant part in defining the state. If you are in Ahmedabad, you will still see many shops which celebrate the kite business. To rejoice that it is its favourite sport, the Kite Museum in Ahmedabad, Gujarat was built. The museum is part of Sanskar Kendra, which was founded in 1954 as Ahmedabad's cultural centre. The museum's building is an execution and was designed by Le Corbusier himself in 1954.

An enthralling museum which will take us back to the time when brass, copper, bronze, zinc, and German silver were considered the finest metals. The museum is renowned for its display as it enriches you with a rich storehouse of utilitarian utensils dated from different eras. The Vechaar Utensils Museum in Ahmedabad is situated in Ahmedabad's Sabarmati district and serves as an absolute treat for the eyes. The most interesting part is that, to make the visitor feel the era, the museum is decorated in a hut-like structure to take the visitor back to the time and help them feel the essence. 

Visit anytime Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

If you are in Ahmedabad, Dada Hari Vav should be in your things to do list. It is considered to be one of the most eye-catching monuments in the land of Ahmedabad. Situated just 15 km from Ahmedabad, the place is one of the popular heritage gateways. 

The monument is an ancient stepwell in the city of Ahmedabad, is located in the heart of the old city and is regarded as one of Ahmedabad's most important historical and architectural landmarks. Initially known as the Bal Harir Stepwell, the stepwell astounds the visitors through its intricate carvings.  The stepwell was built by Dada Hari, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist of the time.

Visit anytime around 11 am to 7pm

If you want something offbeat in Ahmedabad then Ahmedabad won’t disappoint you. To mention further Ahmedabad is home to the Auto World Vintage Car Museum. The museum is devoted to the preservation of vintage automobiles. It houses a collection of more than 100 vintage cars from all over the world. There is also a library and a research centre at the museum. Moreover, it is spread across more than 2000-acre land at Kathwada. So, if you are an auto enthusiast, this museum will serve as a perfect spot in revisiting the aura of the automobile industry. 

Visit anytime around 8 am to 9pm and witness the luxury in real terms!

 If you are traveling to Ahmedabad and are not taking a glimpse of the magnificent river, then the trip is indeed an incomplete one. Today The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project is a Gujarat government initiative to redevelop the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad into a world-class riverfront park. The project was inaugurated in February 2008 by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi.