Ahmedabad – A holiday destination par excellence

Founded in the 15th century, Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The city is a vibrant business district and rising centre of education, information technology and scientific industries. Divided in two - the old city and the new city; the city offers different moods right from the hustle-bustle of C.G. Road in the heart of Ahmedabad to the quite retreat of of the Sabarmati Ashram. Ahmedabad enjoys a thriving cultural tradition, being the centre of Gujarati cultural activities and diverse traditions of different ethnic and religious communities. Popular celebrations and observances include Uttarayan - an annual kite-flying day on 14 January and the nine nights of Navratri - celebrated with people performing Garba - the folk dance of Gujarat - at venues across the city.

While Gujarat has a long coastline and endless supply of fish and shellfish, strict Jainism in the ports and orthodox Hinduism have encouraged widespread adoption of a vegetarian diet. Gujarati food is typically sweet and not spicy. ‘Oondhiya’ and ‘Dhokla’ are special Gujarati dishes traditionally served on platters of leaves stitched together.

From 7 Stars to 2 Stars, there are many hotels to suit one’s budget and expectations.. One can also check out boutique and heritage hotels which cater to the discerning traveler’s needs, no matter how small or big. Room tariffs are flexible and one easily get some really good deals on booking well in advance. There are many Budget hotels in Ahmedabad which offer all the basic comforts one would need. These hotels can also make arrangements for certified and experienced guides to take you to all the popular tourist places.

A holiday in Gujarat would not be complete without a visit to the Akshardham Temple in Ahmedabad and Sabarmati Ashram, Mahatma Gandhi’s home. Gujarat is also a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts with its deciduous forests, grasslands and marine locations which attract many species of migratory birds. The Rann of Kutch has the Sasan Gir National Park, home to the Asian lions which is listed as an endangered species.Among other places to visit are the Auto World Vintage Car Museum and the huge man made Kankaria Lake around which a lakefront has been developed which has many public attractions like a zoo, toy train, kids city, tethered balloon ride, water rides and water park, food stalls and entertainment facilities.

The state has also created a sprawling Science City in Ahmedabad to showcase contemporary and imaginative exhibits, minds on experiences, working models, virtual reality, activity corners, labs and live demonstrations to provide an understanding of science and technology to the common man. The Science City is open to visitors daily from 12AM to 6PM and promises a glimpse into the future of mankind.

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