Bhadra Fort is an imposing ancient fort located on the eastern banks of the Sabarmati River. It was built by the founder of the city of Ahmedabad, Sultan Ahmad Shah I in 1411 AD. Over the years many rulers conquered the Fort and in 1817 the British defeated the ruling Marathas and took over the Fort.
The Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad is one of the most popular attractions in the city. The mosque was built by Ahmad Shah I, the founder of Ahmedabad in 1423 AD. The structure is a magnificent blend of Hindu, Muslim and Jain architecture. There is a massive archway at the entrance that is complete with intricate carvings on stone.
Kankaria Lake was earlier known as Hauz-E-Qutub and served as a bathing area for the sultans of that era. It now features a beautiful island-garden in the center with a splendid summer palace known as Nagina Wadi. Kankaria Lake is one of the best places to visit in Ahmedabad to indulge in a picnic.
Jhulta Minar is one of the most unique monuments in the world. Featuring a most fascinating style of architecture. When one of the minarets is shaken the other corresponding minarets start vibrating after a few seconds but the area between the minars do not exhibit any vibrations at all. This phenomenon has had many archaeologists and other experts stumped.
The Auto World Vintage Car Museum was established by Shri Pranlal Bhogilal in 1927. He was a vintage car enthusiast himself and converted his own private collection into a museum. There are over 100 exclusive vintage cars on display in this Museum. Each one is the finest example of high end brands like Bentley, Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Maybach, Austin, Chrysler, Cadillacs and many more.
Located on the banks of the Sabarmati River, this is one of the most popular tourist places in Ahmedabad. Once a residence of Mahatma Gandhi, now it is one of the best Ashrams in Ahmedabad. It has been divided into several sections. The most interesting part is the Museum section where the personal belongings of the Mahatma and several of his letters are on display.
Swaminarayan Temple is one of the most popular religious sites in Ahmedabad. This magnificent Temple is dedicated to Lord Narnarayanan and it is the first temple of the Swaminarayan sect. The Temple is exquisitely designed and intricately carved in Burmese Teak. There are several brightly colored arches and brackets surrounding the Temple and beautifully adorned galleries and domes.