Ahmedabad is an important city in the Gujarat state of India. If you have only a day’s time to spend in Ahmedabad, you can visit the following places.
Adalaj Stepwell
Also known as Rudabai stepwell, the Adalaj stepwell is an ancient water source for the residents of Adalaj village, a rural town close to Ahmedabad. It is believed to be constructed during the 1400s by the king of Vaghela dynasty.
Address: Adalaj, Gujarat 382421, India
Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next destination: Sabarmati Ashram, 30 minutes drive
Sabarmati Ashram
Located on the banks of Sabarmati river, the ashram is now a museum depicting the life and work of India’s leader Mahatma Gandhi.
Address: Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Ashram Rd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380027, India
Contact: +91 79 2755 7277
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
Next destination: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, 10 minutes drive
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
It is one of the famous mosques of Ahmedabad. It was constructed in the year 1572 AD.
Address: Opposite Electricity House Gheekanta, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
Contact: +91 79 2550 7147
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Jama Masjid, 10 minutes drive
Jama Masjid
The Jama Masjid of Ahmedabad is an iconic landmark in the town. It is a yellow sandstone mosque with 15 domes.
Address: Manek Chowk, Gandhi Road, Danapidth, Khadia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Bhadra Fort, 10 minutes walk
Bhadra Fort
Built by Ahmed Shah I of Muzaffarid dynasty in the year 1411, the Bhadra Fort is almost ruined with surviving walls and gate.
Address: Court Road, Bhadra, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
Time to spend: 30 minutes
Next destination: Sabarmati Riverfront, 5 minutes drive
Sabarmati Riverfront
It is a promenade (paved walking path) along the banks of river Sabarmati. You can enjoy boating, strolling in the park, etc.
Address: Sabarmati Riverfront Walkway East, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
Visiting time: 04:00 AM to 01:30 AM
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next destination: Kankaria Lake, 20 minutes drive
Kankaria Lake
Also known as Hauj-e-Qutb, Kankaria Lake is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad. The lakeside offers soothing breeze all time.
Address: Kankaria, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380002
Time to spend: 45 minutes
You can also rent a car in Ahmedabad for your itinerary and onward journey.
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