The very first name that pops into the mind at the mention of Ahmedabad is that of Mahatma Gandhi and Sabarmati Ashram. Once home to Bapu and being the centre of operations for the Indian freedom struggle, it is located on the banks of river Sabarmati. This place gives visitors an insight into the life and struggles of Mahatma Gandhi.

It was in 1411 that the founder of the city of Ahmedabad, Sultan Ahmad Shah built Bhadra Fort. A popular tourist attraction now, the forts holds many stories within its walls. It houses a temple called, Bhadra Kali Temple, which gave the fort its name. Legends tell the story of Goddess Lakshmi once entering this fort to shower her blessing on the Muslim Sultan that the city will always be blessed with wealth.

Another architectural wonder created by Sultan Ahmed Shah, Jama Masjid is one of the top Ahmedabad tourist places. The fort was built in the year 1423 by the Sultan, who wanted the Muslims of Ahmedabad to have a place where they their Friday prayers.

A group of tombs and pillars make up the beautiful complex of Sarkhej Roza. Like most monuments in the city featuring Islamic architecture, this one too has some gorgeous latticework along with intricate carvings. Built around an artificial water body, called Sarkhej Lake, this tomb is among the architectural attractions of the city.

Ahmedabad is replete with tombs that enchant you with their magnificence and ornate carvings. One such tomb that should be a part of any tourist’s itinerary is Shah-e-Alam’s Roza, also known as Rasulabad Dargah or Shah Alam no Rojo. This mausoleum is a famous Sufi shrine that draws devotees from far and wide

Rani no Hajiro, which means Queen’s Tomb in Gujarati, holds the graves of the queen consorts of Ahmed Shah. Away from the chaos of the city, tourists flock this place for the calm that marks the place, in complete contrast to its appearance which has been made quite lively with buntings added to the place by the squatters.

One of the best places to spend your evenings in Ahmedabad is this man-made Vastrapur Lake, which is in the eponymous area of the city. It is a calming experience, spending leisurely hours on its shores, admiring the greenery all around. The open-air theatre here is host to several cultural .

The largest waterbody in the city, Kankaria Lake has enticed the people of Ahmedabad and tourists flocking the city for many years now. Built in the fifteenth century by Sultans Muhammad Shah and Ahmed Shah II, it even had an in-built water purification system since it was the bathing place of most rulers of that era.

Kamala Nehru Zoological Garden or Kankaria Zoo as it also called is the perfect picnic spot in Ahmedabad. Kids love the place for its wide array of flora and fauna. Located on the banks of Kankaria Lake, the zoo was set up in 1951. It is a haven for wildlife lovers for you will find some rare and endangered species of birds.

The fascinating exterior of ISKCON temple reflects a seamless mix of two styles: Gujarat Sompura and Rajasthani Khamira. The sprawling 4-acre campus holds the temple, manicured gardens, and beautiful fountains. ISKCON temple is primarily dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, but it also houses idols of other Hindu deities.