Founded in the 15th century, Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. Ahmedabad is located at 23 degrees N & 72 degrees E. Altitude: 55m above sea level. The city sits on the banks of the river Sabarmati, which divides city into two - the old city and the new city.

Weather

Average maximum temperature during January in Ahmedabad is 36 °C (97 °F) while the average minimum temperature is 15 °C (59 °F). The climate during this time in Ahmedabad is also very dry. In January Ahmedabd has a pleasant weather.

Travel connection

• By Air: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport at Ahmedabad provides excellent air facilities. There are numerous domestic and international airlines that operate flights on a regular basis. Ahmedabad is connected to all the major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai via air.
• By Rail: Ahmedabad is very well connected with rest of the country by train.
• By Road: Ahmedabad is well connected by roads with rest of the country.

STD Code

• (+91) 079 | Time: GMT +5:30 hours | Electricity: 220volts/50 hertz

Attraction in Ahmedabad

• Gandhi Ashram: The Gandhi Ashram situated alongside the Sabarmati river, was the nerve center for the Indian Freedom movement. The beautiful Ashram complex with its shady trees offers a refuge from the loud streets of the city. It also houses a museum on life and work of Mahatma Gandhi.
• Hatheesing Jain Temple: A rich Jain merchant built this temple outside Delhi Gate in 1850. It is built of pure white marble and profusely decorated with rich carvings, dedicated to Dharamnath, the 15th Jina or Jain apostle.
• Kankaria Lake: One of the best places to witness the sunset in Ahmedabad is the artificial lake of Kankaria constructed in 1451. It has an island garden, called Nagina wadi.

Attraction around Ahmedabad

• Akshardham: Akshardham, a religious campus in Gandhinagar houses a beautiful Swaminarayan temple, with a theme park containing tableaux of the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
• Gir Forest & Sanctuary: Located about 50 kms from Junagadh is the Gir Forest, the only place in the world, outside Africa, where the lions can be seen in their natural habitat. This sight can be enjoyed on a guided jeep tour. One can also see animals like Chital, Nilgai, Sambar, Black Buck, Chinkara, Wild Pig and Jackal etc.
• Dwarka: Dwarka was the kingdom of Lord Krishna. Some part of the city was revealed by marine excavations. The city of Dwarka, renowned in myth and legend, was once the capital of Lord Krishna's empire. The site is undoubtedly ancient but its association with Lord Krishna gives it a sanctity which draws millions of pilgrims.
• Ambaji: Situated on the Arasur hill near Mount Abu, Ambaji is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Gujarat, built of the finest quality of marble. It is the principal shrine of the goddess-Amba and is recognised as one of the original Shakti Pithas.