Travel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel TipsTravel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel TipsTravel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel Tips
  • Home
  • Travel-News
  • Travel Tips
  • Exclusive Stories
  • NRI News
  • Explore India
  • FAQs
Font ResizerAa
Travel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel TipsTravel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel Tips
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Travel-News
  • Travel Tips
  • Exclusive Stories
  • NRI News
  • Explore India
  • FAQs
Search
  • Home
  • Travel-News
  • Travel Tips
  • Exclusive Stories
  • NRI News
  • Explore India
  • FAQs
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Ahmedabad city heritage walk, Gujarat tourism
Travel Tips

Best things to do in Ahmedabad

indianeagle
2014-05-17

With Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Gujarat, having won the most coveted Prime Minister seat in the Lok Sabha Elections 2014, Gujarat is being lavished with international attention. It may push the state tourism further with a meteoric rise in the number of foreign tourist arrivals in Ahmedabad, Gandhi Nagar, Kutch, Porbundar, Vadodara and Junagadh. If you are booking a flight to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, here is a list of the best things to do in Ahmedabad City from Indian Eagle.

Go through the Gujarat history

Ahmedabad museums, history of gujarat, Gujarat tourism

The City Museum preserves the history of Gujarat in an interesting story format. The Freedom Movement of India, the life of Mahatma Gandhi and many historic events are pictorially presented in the museum. The Kite Museum showcasing a myriad variety of kites from different eras is the most popular section. The City Museum itself is a great work of architectural excellence.

Get a hang of Gujarati folk culture

art & handicraft of Gujarat, Gujarati culture, Indian Eagle travel blog Gujarat

The Folk Museum is the only place in Ahmedabad where you can get a complete picture of the Gujarati folk culture. The museum introduces visitors to the rich folk heritage of the state. The artworks of metal, wood and textile on display capture the imagination of art lovers. The clicking tourists (with cameras) may feel disappointed as photography is strictly prohibited in the museum.

Take a quiet stroll at the riverfront

sabarmati riverfront Ahmedabad, best things to do on Ahmedabad trip, Gujarat tourism

The Sabarmati Riverfront is a paved embankment on both sides of the River Sabarmati that defines the natural beauty of Ahmedabad. This city spot is worth a visit for a quiet stroll in the morning and the evening. The Sabarmati Riverfront project has been lauded as a model for the beautification of riverfronts in other states of the country.

Go back to the era of Mahatma

Best things to do in Ahmedabad, Gandhi ashram details

The Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad preserves of the ideals and ideas of Mahatma Gandhi, a leading figure in the National Freedom Movement of India. The cottage house which was his residence till the Dandi March in 1930 is one of the main attractions of the ashram. Such activities as handloom weaving and handmade paper-making which Mahatma had initiated to teach the value of self-reliance are still on the go at the ashram.

Have a gastronomic revelry at night

Gujarati delicacies, things to eat in Ahmedabad, things to do in Ahmedabad

If you are a foodie or food photographer or food journalist, you must visit Manek Chowk in the oldest part of the city. Manek Chowk is a street food paradise in the night and a bustling jewellery market at daytime. With the jewellery shops pulling down their shutters, the foodies from all over the city gather for a gastronomic revelry here. Kesar kulfi and pineapple sandwich are a must try among the delicacies that make visit to Manek Chowk a culinary adventure.

Go on a shopping spree at night

night market in Ahmedabad, gujarat handicraft textile market

Go on a shopping spree at the Law Garden Night Market after a full day’s wandering in and around the city. The Law Garden Night Market is a cultural hub for ethnic shopping much like Delhi Hat and Hyderabad’s Shilparaman. The market is famous for offering a vibrant range of hand-painted clothes, bandhani clothes, zari clothes, patola clothes and the clothes with needlework. Gastronomic entertainment at the street food counters make shopping a delight here. Check Gujarat Textile Handicraft for details.

Take heritage walk across the cityAhmedabad city heritage walk, Gujarat tourism

The heritage walk tops the list of things to do in Ahmedabad. It is the best way to see and know the city, its culture, life and heritage. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation organizes the heritage walk every day. It includes visit to the city’s palaces and temples. The heritage walk is full of fun, knowledge, marvels and discoveries, which makes a memento in form of a picture album for visitors.

Indian Eagle books cheap flights to Ahmedabad for Indians in USA. The lowest airfare makes return to the roots a wonderful memory to cherish!

More Such Stories for You

  • Ethiopian Airlines free stopover program, Ethiopian Airlines Addis Ababa stopover, US to India airline stopover programs

    Traveling to India or USA with Ethiopian Airlines? Explore Stopover in Addis Ababa with Free Hotel, ...

  • Abu Dhabi transit visa, UAE tourist visa, UAE visa on arrival, Abu Dhabi airport visa on arrival

    Abu Dhabi Transit Visa or UAE Visa on Arrival: A Guide for Indians Flying between USA and India via ...

  • DTW Destination Pass FAQs, Detroit airport visitor pass, Detroit Metro airport pass

    DTW Airport Destination Pass: Know How You can Go Past TSA Security to See Off Your Family

  • US-India travel guides, carrying cash from USA to India, traveling with cash from India to USA, US-India travel FAQs

    Flying with Cash between USA and India? Know the Rules for Safe Entry

Nelson Mandela’s umbilical bond with India & Mahatma Gandhi
Manna Dey: A single voice and so many dimensions
Traditional Goan Cuisine and Food Culture
Adventure is Best of All Things to Do in Jammu and Kashmir
Experience Divine India at These Lord Shiva Temples in India
TAGGED:AhmedabadGujaratIndia
Share This Article
Facebook LinkedIn Threads Email
1 Comment
  • enidhi says:
    2014-05-17 at 8:24 am

    Good list.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Find Us on Socials

richest Indian Americans, Indian billionaires in America, richest Indian immigrant CEOs USA, Jay Chaudhry net value, richest Indian American CEO
Forbes 2025 List of Richest Immigrants USA has 12 Indian American Billionaires with Total Net Value $55bn
Features
US re-entry experience, CBP scrutiny at US airports, carrying gold to USA from abroad, US customs duty on valuables above $800
“My US Re-entry Experience is Insightful for You,” Shares Indian American KrishnaKumar Podagatlapalli
Travel Stories
US Visa integrity fee for non-immigrants, US DHS news, US visa news for Indians
USA Brings Visa Integrity Fee for Nonimmigrants Including Indians: Check if $250 is Waivable or Refundable
News
Ethiopian Airlines free stopover program, Ethiopian Airlines Addis Ababa stopover, US to India airline stopover programs
Traveling to India or USA with Ethiopian Airlines? Explore Stopover in Addis Ababa with Free Hotel, Meals, Visa
Travel Tips

More Such Stories for You

air india news, US to India flights, Newark to Ahmedabad flights, New York to India flights
News

Air India Links Ahmedabad with New Jersey & New York through Newark Liberty Int. Airport

2 Min Read
Diwali at times square new york, maharashtra tourism in USA, latest maharashtra tourism news, Indian Eagle travel blog, cheap flights to India
News

Diwali at Times Square: Details of Celebration in New York City

4 Min Read
Beetle Smartotels, portable hotels, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Indian hospitality
News

Gujarat Gets India’s First Portable Hotel for Sustainable Hospitality

2 Min Read
FestivalsOffbeat India

Konkan Turtle Festival, a Most Offbeat Thing to See in Incredible India

4 Min Read
Travel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel Tips

Travel Beats is an Indian Community portal by IndianEagle, a leading travel organization for Indians in USA. Travel Beats celebrates the achievements of young Indians and publishes exclusive stories from the US and India. It also publishes the latest news about Indian Americans from different walks of life and lists upcoming Indian events in USA. It also shares updates from US-India airlines. To be precise, Travel Beats is a consistent effort by IndianEagle to bridge between Indians in America and India.

Resources

  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Indian Eagle
  • Share With Us

© 2025 IndianEagle LLC. All rights reserved.

    Designed and developed by Indianeagle  

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?