Ahmedabad, the largest city of Gujarat, is dotted with picturesque lakes, grand monuments and insightful museums which make it one of the most preferred tourist destinations in the country. Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake and The Calico Museum of Textiles, among other popular places in the city attract lakhs of travellers, every year. Further, the ‘Manchester of India’ is frequented by businesspersons and traders as well as it is a traditional home of the cotton textile industry. The capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar is also a short drive away from Ahmedabad making the latter a prominent city in the country.
Located in the western region of India, Ahmedabad is connected to top cities via airways, roadways and railways. Public transport like buses, cabs and auto-rickshaws are readily available throughout the city for easy access.
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Ahmedabad enjoys easy accessibility from major cities of the world via direct as well as connecting flights; Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) is just 11 km from the city centre. There are numerous flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Jaipur flying directly to Ahmedabad. After reaching the airport, tourists can opt for a prepaid cab from the airport to reach their hotel.
The city of Ahmedabad is served by Ahmedabad Junction railway station (ADI). Also known as Kalupur Railway Station, it acts as the gateway to the city for tourists and businesspersons. All the major trains provide services to and from this junction.
Major train stations in Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Junction (ADI), Sabarmati Junction (SBI), Sabarmati Junction (SBT), Ambli Road (ABD), Chandlodiya (CLDY), Asarva Junction (ASV), Naroda (NRD), Geratpur (GER), Vatva (VTA), Maninagar (MAN)
Road travellers can take NH 47, NH 48, NH 64 and NH 147 to enter the city. Major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Surat and Shirdi are connected to the city via Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) which has over 1000 bus stands across the city.
Interstate bus terminals and major bus stations of Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Central Bus Station, New Geeta Mandir St Bus Stand, GSRTC Bus Station
Sabarmati Ashram, Bhadra Fort, Jama Masjid, Sarkhej Roza, Shah-e-Alam’s Roza, Rani no Hajiro, Vastrapur Lake, Kankaria Lake, Kankaria Zoo, ISKCON Temple, Hutheesing Jain Temple, Swaminarayan Temple, The Pols, Auto World Vintage Car Museum, Calico Museum of Textiles, Gujarat Science City, Gandhinagar, Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Step Well, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque