Ahmedabad, the city of Ahmed Shah (Medieval ruler of Gujarat), is known for its rich past and its association with the Mahatma (Great Soul), also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The city offers the traveler a unique style of architecture, which is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles (Indo-Saracenic style of architecture). The monuments of Ahmedabad mainly date back to the 15th century. Ahmedabad has been known for its industry since medieval times. Presently it is famous for its textile mills and is often referred to as the 'Manchester of the East'.
How to reach
Air : Nearest airport is Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad has daily flights to Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata. There are a few direct international flights to London, New York, San Francisco and Chicago, as well as Kuala Lumpur, Sharjah and Qatar and Singapore.
Railway : It is connected with all the states through direct or through-fare trains.
Road : State transport as well private operators ply luxury buses to Vadodara, Mount Abu, Udaipur and Jaipur.
Railway : It is connected with all the states through direct or through-fare trains.
Road : State transport as well private operators ply luxury buses to Vadodara, Mount Abu, Udaipur and Jaipur.
Weather
Ahmedabad has a warm dry climate, except for rainy seasons.
Summers (March to May) are extremely hot with an average mercury level of 34°C with extreme sometimes touching up to 47°C and tourists seldom go out for sight seeing in April and May.
Monsoons (June to October) are rainy seasons with medium to heavy showers. The season gives relief from the hot summer.
Winters (November to February) offer a mild windy cool climate. It is very pleasant and good for all tourist activities.
Summers (March to May) are extremely hot with an average mercury level of 34°C with extreme sometimes touching up to 47°C and tourists seldom go out for sight seeing in April and May.
Monsoons (June to October) are rainy seasons with medium to heavy showers. The season gives relief from the hot summer.
Winters (November to February) offer a mild windy cool climate. It is very pleasant and good for all tourist activities.
Best Seasons
Best time to visit Ahmedabad is from October to March.
