Founded by the Muslim ruler ,Sultan Ahmedshah in 1411 Ad ,this city on the banks river Sabarmati , now full of Narmada water ,has fourished heritage ,cultural vibrancies & modern industries .Karnavati &Asapali are the two ancient names of this city.
The architectural delights offer more to visitors than just old medieval buildings .karnavati has many ancient and unique monuments like Sidi Sayad Jali, Jhulta Minara ,Hathisingh temples Jumma masjid Adalaj stepwell , Textile museum, Gandhi Ashram, Kankaria lake,Science city etc that take you back a long time in history and traditional culture so intricately woven into our lives.The city has several temples of jains which is a very prosperous and wealthy community of businessmen.
At the same time Ahmedabad has many modern architectural buildings on new CG road and other areas.Ashram road ,CG road and 132 ft ring road...sattelite ,shyamal etc areas Vastrapur etc new business and commercial areas of the city. Even SG highway and other areas of this side are new business and trade areas of this mega city.
Ever growing and developing Ahmedabad also has many fun filled multiplexes relaxing water parks and
malls which have become the pride of the city now..
Well known institutions like IIM,NID NIFT, ATIRA,AMA,etc are pride of Ahmedabad which have given international colour and culture to the city..
Ahmedabadis like Dhandha than Dhamal .Ahmedabadis spend money lavishly during the festivals.In Makarsankranti its for manja and kites, during Dushera its for Jalebi and Fafda and in Diwali its for crackers.Its a city when .. Sassa kutte pe aaya badshahne seher basaya....The people here are peace loving ,fun loving and their main
activity is making money and eating outside.The people love fafda and bhajia.The city has more than 3000 restaurants and roadside eating outlets..Every sunday here people prefer to love to eat outside in restaurants or dhabas..
Though legally prohibition is in force for citizens and foreigners who want to have beer or wine the same is available in the dry city but there are no pubs ,bars or night clubs.
Reliving joyous moments during the festivities ,the true spirit of Ahmedabad is reflected in the year round festivals.
On Makar sankrant ,the famous kite flying day on 14 th January the entire city is on the top of their flats , agasi and the sky is full of colour full kites..A katta a katta is the tune of the day..
Ahmedabad is paradise for shoppers specially during raksabandhan days in the month s of August -September .NRIs have spotted a new business avenues here.They buy sarees ,dresses in sale in discount rates and sale in abroad countries for crorers of rupees.
Come Navratri and the city is alive throughout the nine days and nights..The city do not sleep during these nine nights..This is the best time to visit the city during sept-oct and dance with garba groups in clubs and party plots...Vibrant Navratri festival is worth visiting for everyone..
Diwali is a different affair in the city.During this time you will find the city surprisingly empty till labhpancham..The city is busy and in festive mood till Dipawali night pujan and afterwards it is quite and very peacefull till labhpancham..This is the best time for citizens to go for holidays ..the prefered destinations are Singapore,dubai,Malaysia,Bangkok, South india , Rajasthan,Goa, kerala etc..All the hotels and resthouses in Gujarats tourist places remain fully booked and busy during this dipawali holidays..
The Hindu city Ahmedabad, also celebrates the christian festival & New year with fun and gaiety.The youths have a blast at the dance parties that go on for entire nights at clubs ,hotels & farmhouses and on CG road.
Ahmedabad is also known for freedom movement of inspiring leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel .During the NavGujarat movement and Anamat Andolan people have faced communal riots and seen violance and curfew for many months .
Having earned the title of Manchester of East in the early70s due to its innumerable textile industries Ahmedabad has also diversified into various other sectors .Coming up with the latest computer technology is the science cityout side the city..This science city has become famous now with vibrant Gujarat events..
Karnavati has a very strong Share market where Gujaratis invest heavily.
The city a unique mix of pleasure and business is fondly known as Apanu Amdavad.
Come and visit the colourful city during this Uttrayan to enjoy the kitefestival on 14 th january...
