Introducing Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Ahmedabad (also called Amdavad) is Gujarat’s major city, and a startling mini-metropolis. Straddling the Sabarmati River, it’s one half old-world charm, and the other half new-world noise. Yet it’s also remarkably cosmopolitan, with a rich Muslim history, a tangled, beautifully restored old city, stunning museums, fine restaurants and fabulous night markets. Many travellers stop off briefly on route to Rajasthan or Mumbai, sneaking in a visit to Sabarmati Ashram (Gandhi’s former headquarters). However, those able to swallow the smog will discover a pulsating Indian city, with a media that preaches tolerance. Ahmedabad is a sky-scraping step-off point to the rest of Gujarat.
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Each January, the city hosts Makar Sakranti, an international kite festival that’s well worth the stiff neck.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Mumbai - Colaba or Bandra? - then to Udaipur
by Pirate_at_50 31 May 2012
The Mumbai-Udaipur bus is about 16 hours or so, I think. But that is not the cheapest air ticket - Udaipur isn't a flight destination,…
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RE: India night train information
by Pirate_at_50 27 May 2012
LOL They'd bring 'em if they could. And only had clay cups on the train from Delhi to Ahmedabad, stopping, I think, at the Abu station.…
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RE: Summer Vacations
by Pirate_at_50 23 May 2012
So, you like heat, that's good. MP is right now the hottest, but Ahmedabad is pretty awful. Do you have any interests?
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