Situated on the banks of the Sabarmati river, Ahmedabad is the capital city and most important urban center of Gujarat. The city is haven of the perfect blend of Indian and Muslim architecture. In contrast to the old Ahmedabad, the new Ahmedabad has more of contemporary design architecture. It is also famous for Gujrat handicrafts, such as, bandhani work.

Area: 204.6 sq km

Population: 58,08,378(approx.)

Places to see:

Ahmedabad offers to its visitors an adventurous destination packed with pleasant surprises. The city is world famous because of Mahatma Gandhi's Ashram. It has some very fine museums, the Calico Museum of textiles or the City Museum at Sanskar Kendra, which provide a great insight to the city’s cultural and historical values. Be it Gir, the only lion sanctuary of Asia, the Nal Sarovar or the elaborate network of drains, sewage and dockyard - the only site of the Indus Valley Civilization or Gujarat's famous seaside resort Ahmedpur-Mandvi, the tourists rightfully want to enjoy the splendour of the city. The tombs of Ahmed Shah and his queens, Ahmed Shah's Mosque, Jama Masjid, Mosque of Sidi Sayid, Teen Darwaza or Triple Gateway are major monuments.

How to reach:

• By Air: Ahmedabad airport, located 10 km north of the city, has both national and international flights. It is linked with UK, USA, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa and Chennai.
• By Rail: Ahmedabad is well connected by trains with Delhi, Mumbai, Vadodra and Udaipur.
• By Road: Ahmedabad has a good road network. By road it is linked with towns like Vadodra, Rajkot, Palitana and Jamnagar.