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About Ahmedabad


Founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah in 1411 AD, Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, has grown into one
of the most important modern cities of India. Straddling the Sabarmati river, this prosperous city of
six million is a delight for archeologists, anthropologists, architects, historians, sociologists, traders,
bargain hunters, and plain tourists.

The mosques and mausoleums in the once walled city blend Muslim and Hindu styles of architecture.
The Sidi Bashir mosque, with its 'Jhulta minars' (shaking minarets) continues to amaze and puzzle
casual visitors and serious scholars alike. There are several stunning Hindu and Jain temples
in and around Ahmedabad. The step wells with their intricate carved stone pillars are exquisite.
At the 55-year old Calico Museum of Textiles, one of the best textile museums in the world, one
can see and marvel at samples of the finest fabrics and weaving machines produced in different
parts of India since early 16th century.

Ahmedabad is a vibrant city of people who work hard and play hard. During the Navratri celebrations
(September-October), for example, men and women in dazzling ethnic clothes dance through the
night for nine consecutive nights. The kite festival of mid-January fills the skies with kites of all shapes.
Arguably, no other city in India can match the predominantly vegetarian Ahmedabad in the number
and variety of restaurants.

Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent satyagraha, which led to India's Independence, was launched from this city.
Gandhi's Ashram, Hriday Kunj, is still preserved on the bank of the Sabarmati, and continues to attract
and inspire visitors from all parts of the globe.

Ahmedabad is well-connected by rail and air to all the major cities in India. There are a large number
of extremely interesting places in the neighboring states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Goa suitable
for weekend visits from here.

One can go on day-excursions from here to Akshardham (Swaminarayan Temple, Gandhinagar,
25 km), the sun temple (Modhera, 106 km), Nalsarovar (bird sanctuary that attracts tens of thousands
of migratory birds from cold countries, 70 km), and Lothal (remnant of a 4500-year old city, 80 km).
Within easy reach is the Gir National Park, the only place in Asia you can encounter the Asiatic lion
in its natural habitat (400 km). The Little Rann of Kutchh sanctuary (100 km) protects the only
surviving population of Wild Ass (the Equus Hominus Khur Species) in the world. Surat, the
heart of the diamond industry in India, is just five hours away by road or rail (250 km).

Ahmedabad has a dry, sunny climate with cooler temperatures between November and February.
The average maximum and minimum daily temperatures are as below:

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