AHMEDABAD TOURISM

Situated on the west coast of the Sabarmati River, this town was named after Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the great freedom fighter and father of the nation of India. Gandhinagar is the epitome of a rich cultural heritage, situated 32km north of Ahmedabad. The environment and atmosphere that is difficult to find around these days are offered to you by Gandhinagar.In Gandhinagar there are different things to do; from visiting Akshardham Temple, one of the largest and most beautiful temples in India, to mapping the village of craftsmen, from trying Undhiyu to Khandvi, from attending the khadi festival to buying local specialties, you will find endless reasons to fall in love with this city.

Adalaj is one of the best places to visit near Ahmedabad if you wish to get a glimpse of Indo-Islamic architecture in Gujarat. There are numerous mythological scenes adorning the walls of the stepwell, which add to its charm.Settled in the picturesque village of Adalaj, this stepwell has for many years acted as a pilgrim's resting spot. Inside its ceilings, the five-storeyed stepwell has an opening that enables air and light to reach the well. One of this place's distinctive features that distinguishes it from other step wells in Gujarat is that it has three entrance points.

Various species of migratory birds flock here, ranging from cranes, geese, and herons to whistling teals and egrets. If you happen to visit here after the monsoon, the best way to take a break from the boisterous city crowd is to go for a drive down to Thol lake.