On A Quiet Stretch Of The Sabarmati River Lies The Gandhi Ashram, Established In 1920. During The Lifetime Of Mahatma Gandhi It Was Known As Satyagraha Ashram And Was The Centre Of The Struggle For Independence. It Was From Here, In 1930, That The Mahatma Started On His Famous "dandi March" To The Sea To Protest Against The Salt Tax Imposed By The British. 'hridaya Kunj', The Simple Cottage Where He Lived, Is Preserved As A National Monument. A Gandhi Memorial Centre, A Library And A Sound-and-light Show Offer Indepth Insight Into The Mahatma's Life And Work.

It Is A Gallery Housing The Collaborative Efforts Of Artist M. F. Hussain And The Architect B. V. Doshi. Here, Art And Architecture Fuse To Become A Unique Experience, Both Complementing Each Other Magnificently. Located In The Campus Of The Centre For Environment Planning And Technology, The Gufa Is A Configuration Of Cave-like Structures Buried Under The Ground. This Marvel Of Contemporary Architecture Was Constructed Using Computer Aided Design And Tribal Initiative.

The Calico Museum Of Textiles, Widely Regarded As One Of The Finest Textile Museums In The World Was Constructed In 1949. The Museum Houses No Less Than Five Centuries Of The Finest Fabrics Spun, Woven, Printed And Painted In Different Parts Of India. It Also Has A Collection Of Marble, Sandstone And Bronze Icons And Busts Split In Two Thematic Sections-gallery For Religious Textiles And Historical Textiles.

Built By Ahmad Shah In 1423, Jama Masjid Is The Principal Mosque Of The Islamic Era, Situated At The Heart Of The City. The Mosque Was Built In The Indo- Saracenic Architectural Era And Is Said To Be The Most Beautiful Mosque In The East. The Mosque Has 260 Pillars Supporting 15 Domes Arranged Symmetrically. A Special Feature Of The Mosque Is The Muluk-khana, Or The Royal Gallery, Which Is A Platform Standing On Pillars And Enclosed Upto The Roof With Beautiful Stone Work.

Known As Shaking Minaret Or Jhulta Minar. When One Minaret Is Shaken The Other One Begins To Vibrate. The Mosque Was Obviously Built By Master Craftsmen And The Crucial Mechanism That Causes The Vibration Is Still A Mystery.

Rani Rupmati's Mosque Named After The Hindu Wife Of Sultan Mohammed Beghara, This Mosque Was Built Between 1430 To 1440 A. D. It Has Three Domes Supported By Pillars With The Central Dome Slightly Elevated So As To Allow Natural Light Into The Mosque. The Mosque Has Richly Carved Minarets, Balcony Windows And Perforated Stone Lattices. Its Three Domes Are Linked Together By A Flat Roof. However, The Mosque And Tomb Of Rani Sipri At Astodia Surpasses It For Its Planning And Structural Arrangement. Popularly Known As Masjid-e-nagina, This Mosque Is The Most Exquisite Gem Of Ahmedabad.

Hatheesing Jain Temples Built Outside Delhi Gate In 1850 By Sheth Hatheesing, A Rich Jain Merchant, This Is The Best Known Of Ahmedabad's Many Ornate Jain Temples. Built Of Pure White Marble, It Has A Paved Courtyard Surrounded By An Imposing Row Of Cloisters Containing 52 Shrines, Each With An Image Of A Tirthankara, Profusely Decorated With Rich Carvings, One Containing The Marble Image Of The 15th Tirthankar. The Temple Is A Two Storied Structure With Elaborate Porches On Three Sides And Front Porch Crowned By A Large Dome. It Was Designed By Premchand Salat And Is Dedicated To Dharmanath, The Fifteenth Jina Or Jain Apostle.

A Circular Lake Constructed In 1451 By Sultan Qutubub-din. At The Centre Of The Lake Is An Island Garden With A Summer Palace, Known As Nagina Wadi. The Lake Is A Popular Recreation Centre Surrounded By Parks, 'bal Vatika', An Aquarium, A Boat Club, A Natural History Museum And A Zoo.

The Mosque Of Sidi Sayed, Near Lal Darwaja Is World-renowned For Its Magnificent Stone Tracery, In Particular, The Splendid Jali Screen, Framed, In Ten Semi-circular Windows. It Is A Fine Example Of Indo-saracenic Architecture And Its Models In Miniature Are Best Known Souvenirs Of The City.

Shops Are Set Up From Around 5:00pm To 11:00pm. There Are Some Good Stalls Selling Genuinely Classy Kutchi Embroidered Small Pieces To Be Applied On Kurtis And Long 2 Ft By 4,5 Ft Of Beautiful Embroidered Pieces.

Handicrafts From Gujarat Are Exported To Far Off Places All Across The World And Ahmedabad Is Certainly At The Helm Of The Trade. Kapasi Handicrafts Emporium Has Got It All Under One Roof, Including Pottery And Handicrafts Made Out Of Brass And Rare Metal Work, Wall Hangings, Vases, Marble Art Pieces And More. You'll Be Saved The Hassle Of Bargaining For It's A Fixed Price Shop. Address: Jitendra Chambers, Behind Ajanta Commercial Centre, New R.b. I. Lane , Ahmedabad -380014

It's One Of The Most Famous Boutiques In Ahmedabad, And Certainly The Best Place To Grab Some Rare Crafts That Includes Tote Bags, Purses, Wall Hangings, Cushion Covers, Door Panels And More. Most Of The Items Are Handmade And Is Sourced From Sewa, A Women's Cooperative Society. Shopping Here Has Indeed Got A Philanthropic Turn. Address: 8 Chandan Complex,near Mirch Masala Restaurant ,c. G. Road Navrangpura, Ahmedabad

If Hitting It Off On The City Square Amidst All The Hustle Bustle Is Your Cup Of Tea, Ought To Be Your Pick. More On The Lines Of A Flea Market, It Turns From A Vegetable Market In The Morning To A Jewelery Market In The Afternoon! Dig Around To Stumble Upon Some Fascinating Antique Jewel Pieces, Exclusive Fabrics, Readymade Clothes And More. And Don't Forget To Gorge Yourself At The Food Stalls In The Evenings. Address: Off Ramanlal Jani And Desai Road, Ahmedabad

Havmor Literally Meaning H-a-v-e-m-o-r-e - Chain Of Restaurants And Fast Food Parlours Along With An Ultra Modern Ice Cream Plant Since 1944. Authentic Indian, Chinese, Continental & Italian Cuisines Prepared With The Freshest & Finest Ingredients Perfectly Flavoured With Delicate Aromatic Spices.

Mehfil Serves Punjabi, Chinese And Continental Fare. The Punjabi Fare Tastes Authentic, While The Chinese And Contintental Are Very Spicy Like Many Other Restaurants Serving These Cuisines. Their Spicy Vegetable Dishes And Tandoori Dishes Are Worth Checking Out. Even Though It Is A Small Place, It's Cosy And Nice.

A Great Place For A Meat Feast Especially For Those Who Like Tandoori Food (as The Name Suggests), Earthen Oven Sits At The Top Of Hotel Fortune Landmark With Views Of The Bustling Ashram Road, And You Can Also Glimpse The Sabarmati Riverfront If You Come Early. House Specialities Include Benami Murgh Kebab Which Has Chicken Tikka Coated With Minced Mutton And Chicken And A Cheesy Paste, Sikandari Raan, Ajwaini Fish Tikka, Murgh Tangdi Kalimirch, Murgh Malai, Earthen Oven Tandoori Murgh, Amritsar-style Bhatti Di Chaanp, Kallan Kebab And Earthen Oven Seekh Kebab, Or You Can Get Their Assorted Kebabs. For Vegetarians, There Are Takes On Paneer, Chickpea And Potato, While Jains Can Start With Paneer Ranghmahel (paneer Marinated In Hung Curd, And Made Without Onion And Garlic). The Shorbas And Chaats Are Not Bad. For The Mains, The Junglee Maas And Nali Gosht Are Must-haves For Those Who Like Mutton. For Vegetarians, Pindi Chana, Dum Aloo Kashmiri-style, Subz Panchmel, Baby Corn Mushroom Palak, Methi Malai Mutter, Paneer Mussallam, Paneer Butter Masala And Paneer Khurchan Are Popular Mains But The Highlight Is The Earthen Oven Dal Which Is The Chef's Take On The Famous Dal Bukhara. Leave Room For Their Rich Sweets: Stuffed Kala Jamun, Lacchedar Rabadi, Pista Kulfi Faluda, Kesar Phirni Or Rasmalai, Which Are All Excellent And A Delight For Those With A Love For Desserts.

Agashiye, Which Literally Means 'terrace' In Gujarat, Covers The Rooftop Of A 1920s Indo-baroque Mansion That Has Been Opened By Its Owners As A Heritage Hotel. The Setting Of This Restaurant Is Its Usp. A Canopied Reception Area With Settees (where You Sit Reclining On Bolsters Like You Would In The Front Room Of A Gujarati Home), An Air-conditioned Cottage-like Room For Hot Summer Afternoons And An Open Terrace For Alfresco Dining, Make Up Agashiye. Mosaic Tiles And Fountains Add To The Attractive Ambience That Feels Far Away From The Bustling Lal Darwaja Junction It Fronts

With White As Its Theme Colour, A Neat Layout Of Tables And Trendily Shaped Plates, Cellad Eatery Is A Good Place When You Are Seeking Options Away From The Usual And Regular For A Sumptuous Buffet. While Salads Are Its Usp, The Buffet Spread Covers The Gamut From Soups, Cold And Cooked Salads With Low-calorie Or Creamy Dressings, Casseroles, Indian Dishes, Live Stations, Breads And Desserts: Usually Fruit Yoghurt With Fruity Sauces And Brownie Or Cake That You Can Top With Chocolate Sauce From The Chocolate Fountain. They Also Have An

Sitting Pretty On Prahladnagar, Not Just Grill Gives You An Opportunity To Taste A Range Of Cuisines From Various Places Of The World, And Sizzlers And Grills Too. International Dishes Like Latino Caesar Salad, The Burmese Khaukswe, Thai Forest Curry, Cauliflower & Potato Au Gratin, Papa Chorreadas, And Veg Shashlik, Among Others, Feature In The Menu Card. However, If You Are More Comfortable With Indian Fare, These Are Available Too. North Indian Dishes Like Paneer Makhni Delhiwala, Aloo Kofta In An Apricot Sauce, Paneer Akhbari, The Creamy Bhopali Veg Pulao, Etc, Are Pretty Authentic, And Quite Well-liked By Their Patrons. Grills Include Teriyaki Tofu Triangles, Potato Yakitori, Jamaican Jerk Baby Veggies And The Kebab Platter