Holidays in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is named after a sultan who founded it in 1411. Besides being the largest city in Gujarat, it is also the second largest prosperous city in western India, covering an area of 204,6 km. The most widely spoken language is Gujarati, with Hindi and English. You might have heard of the city because of one of its famous former residents, Mahatma Gandhi, whose ashram is on the banks of the river Sabarmati and became a national pilgrimage site.

Ahmedabad is also known for its people and its many traditions. Especially colorful is the festival of Makar Sankranti, which starts at the 14th of January. During this festival, shops are closed and all citizens participate in the multitude of festivities. Don't forget to look up high. You will  see a lot of people sitting on the rooftops, and your eyes will  be pleased with the sight of  kites and more kites in the air.

Ahmedabad is known for festival of Navaratri too.This festival lasts for 9 days. People do the Garba, which is a traditional dance, all 9 nights. People wear colorful traditional cloths and they make a really eyecatching scene. Garba is real fun watching and playing too.

Ahmedabad has so many historical places like Kankaria lake,Sidi-Sayed-Jali(its a really detailed and beautiful carving),Zulta Minar(swinging poles) , Lal Darwaja(Red Gate),Tran Darwaja(3 gates) etc.

One good thing which one shouldn't miss is the food there. There are two beautiful eating places called "Rajwadu" and "Vishala", which serve the traditional Gujarati food with too many choices to list. Its a little expensive, but if you are visiting Ahmedabad its must to eat the Gujarati food.

Ahmedabad is also known for its nightlife.