Ahmedabad – India’s First World Heritage City

Ahmedabad is the largest and 606 year old walled city in the state Gujarat. The city has recently been declared as the UNESCO World heritage site and is the India’s first World Heritage city. Ahmedabad is the place where Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation started India’s freedom struggle. The Sabarmati river runs through its centre and Gandhi Ashram, Mahatma Gandhi’s home displays the living quarter of spiritual leader.

Ahmedabad holds a great importance in the history of India and it is also a major tourist attraction point. Visitors came here to catch the glimpse of times of Gandhi. The Sabarmati ashram have a library and museum portray the story of Mahatma Gandhi and his revolutionary movements.
Ahmedabad is home to plenty of Hindu and Jain temples. The city also gives the finest example of Hindu Muslim art and Indo Islamic architecture. Shri swaminarayan temple, ISCON temple are some famous temples of Ahmedabad.

People of Ahmedabad are food lovers and it is hard to say no to their lip smacking snacks and street food. Khaman Dhokla, Khakhra, Fafda, Namkeen are some famous snacks of Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad is rich in culture and festivals. The city is incomplete without festivals. Navratri celebration, a nine day festival is the most amazing festival of the city which involves music, garba dancing, and Durga Pooja.

If you are a shopaholic then Ahemdabad is the perfect place to plan your holidays. The city is world famous for shopping and textiles. You will get a variety of Ahmedabadi textiles, Gujarati outfits, handicrafts at Manek Chowk. People of Ahmedabad are amiable and welcoming. The slogan “Atithi Devo Bhava” suits this place and it is also one of the safest places in India. Plan your travel in India’s first heritage city and feel the beauty of the city