Nearby Attractions in Ahmedabad

Nearby Attractions in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad has many historic monuments and some of them are really worth visiting. Due to these nearby attractions in Ahmedabad the city has become of the important centers of tourist activities in Gujarat. You can also find many fine museums and art galleries side by side with modern office buildings and shopping malls.

Last Updated: 18/07/2012

• Gandhi Ashram

  Near Vadaj, Ahmedabad

  Distance from Ahmedabad :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Ahmedabad :0h, 10 m

  This museum served as the house of Mahatma Gandhi and was established in 1915. This is the major attraction in Ahmedabad and is located in the banks of River Sabarmati. This ashram is also known as Satyagraha Ashram and it was from this place that Mahatma Gandhi started his Dandi March in 1930. In t...

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• Kankaria Lake

  Ahmedabad

  Distance from Ahmedabad :7 km;

  Time to Reach from Ahmedabad :0h, 18 m

  Kankaria Lake is the biggest lake in Ahmedabad with a circumference of about 2.3 kilometers and it is one of the places worth visiting. It has a lighted walkway and a central garden and has a toy train running about 5 kilometers and this train attracts many visitors to the lake. Other attractions in...

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• Shaking Minarets

  Sarangpur, Sherkotda, Ahmedabad

  Distance from Ahmedabad :6 km;

  Time to Reach from Ahmedabad :0h, 13 m

  Sidi Bashir Mosque has two minarets called shaking minarets or Jhulta minarets. These have three stories with carved balconies. If one of them is shaken a little, one can see the vibration in the other one after few seconds but the connecting passage way remains without any vibration. The cause is u...

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• Teen Darwaja

  Ahmedabad

  Distance from Ahmedabad :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Ahmedabad :0h, 9 m

  Teen Darwaza is a gorgeous gate and one of the longest and oldest gateways of Ahmedabad. It was constructed by Sultan Ahmed Shah in the year 1411 AD and has three entrances as the name suggests. They are intricately carved and originally served as the entrance to the Royal Square located within the ...

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• Bhadra Fort

  Jijabai Marg, Ahmedabad

  Distance from Ahmedabad :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Ahmedabad :0h, 10 m

  Bhadra Fort was constructed in the year 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah who founded the city of Ahmedabad. This is a royal fort with splendid palace and beautiful garden. This is also noted for the Bhadrakali Temple located here. The beautiful arches, balconies and ornately embellished buildings are notab...

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• Science City

  Thaltej, Ahmedabad

  Distance from Ahmedabad :11 km;

  Time to Reach from Ahmedabad :0h, 20 m

  Science city showcases all the latest scientific developments and was set up in the year 1960. There is an IMAX 3D theatre here which is the favorite of children. There are many attractions in this science park such as musical dancing fountain, Energy Education Park and Life Science Park. The shows ...

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• Kamla Nehru Zoo

  Kankaria, Ahmedabad

  Distance from Ahmedabad :7 km;

  Time to Reach from Ahmedabad :0h, 16 m

  Kamala Nehru Zoo is one of the best zoological gardens in India and is located on the banks of Kankaria Lake. This zoo is famous for its albino animals and you can find lots of birds, mammals, reptiles and other endangered species such as flamingos, mouse deer, Asiatic lion, chinkara and Indian wild...

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• Vastrapur Lake

  Ahmedabad

  Distance from Ahmedabad :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Ahmedabad :0h, 13 m

  Vastrapur Lake is situated in the western part of the city and is an artificial lake. Lots of local people visit this place every weekend and there is an open air theater and children’s park here. You can find many joggers and walkers here in morning hours and evening hours. There are pretty g...

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• Sarkhej Roza

  Ahmedabad

  Distance from Ahmedabad :13 km;

  Time to Reach from Ahmedabad :0h, 21 m

  Sarkhej Roza is known as the Acropolis of Ahmedabad and is one of the finest mosques here. The stone carvings and the beauty of the complex spreading over an area of 72 acres of land are worth visiting. It is a fine example of the early Islamic architectural culture. This was completed by Sultan Qut...

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• Calico Textile Museum

  Shahibagh, Ahmedabad

  Distance from Ahmedabad :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Ahmedabad :0h, 11 m

  This is one of the popular museums of the world with rare collection of textiles of ancient times. Some of them even dates back to 17th century and was constructed in 1949. It has the finest fabrics belonging to five centuries. It has two sections based on the theme and one has the gallery of religi...

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