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Ghandhi Ashram
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About Ghandhi Ashram
The Gandhi Ashram situated alongside the Sabarmati River, was the nerve center for the Indian Freedom movement. The beautiful ashram complex with it's shady trees offers a refuge from the loud streets of th......
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Kachchh
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Kachchh is a fascinating land and no visit to Gujarat is complete without a sojourn to this peninsular district, well known for its wild ass sanctuary. It is known for producing exquisite handicrafts like embroidery, tie die fabrics, enameled silverw......
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Adalaj Wav
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Adalaj Wav :- About 19 kms. north of Ahmedabad this stepwell is an architectural wonder built by Queen Rudabai and is certainly one of the finest monuments of Gujarat. It is a seven-storied structure in the form of a well with chambers one behind th......
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Calico Museum
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Ahmedabad houses one of the finest textile museums in the world in one of Gujarat's famous carved wooden havelis. The museum displays a magnificent collection of rare textiles dating back to the 17th century. There is also an excellent reference ......
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Cambay
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Cambay :- Cambay is an old seaport to the southwest of Ahmedabad about 92 kms. During the Mughal era this region was called Cambay and was one of the important port and trading centers in India. ......
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Chorwad Beach
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CHORWAD
<BR>A small fishing village, Chorwad rose into importance when Nawab saheb Mohabbat Khan of Junagadhbuilt here a palace by the sea where he would retreat on hot summer days for cool breezes from over the sea. Here he held weddings of his......
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Dada Hari Vav
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One of the convoluted monuments at Ahmedabad, Dada Hari Vav is a stepped wall built during the reign of Mehmud Begda in 1501. This well is situated behind the tomb of Dada Hari.
This magnificent masterpiece was constructed to provide a......
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Gir Forest & Sanctuary
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Gir Forest & Sanctuary :- Located about 50 kms from Junagadh is the Gir Forest, the only place in the world, outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat. This sight can be enjoyed on a guided jeep tour. One can also see animals ......
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Hatheesing Jain Temple
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Hatheesing Jain Temple :- A rich Jain merchant built this temple outside Delhi Gate in 1850. It is built of pure white marble and profusely decorated with rich carvings, dedicated to Dharamnath, the 15th Jina or Jain apostle. ......
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Hussain
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Hussain :- Doshi's GufaPopularly known as Amdavad ni Gufa it is an underground art gallery housing the collaborative effort of artist M. F. Hussain and the architect B. V. Doshi. This marvel of contemporary architecture was constructed using comp......
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Jama Masjid
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Located in the centre of the old city, this congregational mosque was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1423. Built in yellow sandstone, it combines the best of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture, standing on 260 pillars supporting 15 domes at varyi......
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Other Attrections
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Kandla :- Kandla, a major seaport about 380 kms from Ahmedabad has single point mooring facilities with a free trade zone. The monument of Mahatma Gandhi and Nirva Siteshwar Mahadev Temple are places of interest.
Kankaria Lake :- One of the......
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Loo
