Ahmedabad is a largest city and business hub of the state of Gujarat. In recent years, it has experienced a paradigm shift in terms of urban development and growth. Also, after declaring as the metro city, the tourism industry has experienced significant augmentation. Also, the hotel industry boomed with new entrants came into the picture. There are more Three star hotels in Ahmedabad than it was before five years. Also, different prestigious hotel chains are opening their hotels in the Ahmedabad.
Below are the few famous tourist places you should not miss during your stay in Ahmedabad.
Hathisingh Jain Temple:
Founded in 1850 by a retail businessman named Hathi Singh, this temple is devoted to worship the 15th Jain Tirthkar “Dharamnath”. The Hathi Singh Temple is the symbol of one of the finest artworks in the Gujarat. It was designed and constructed by the spellbound efforts of the chief engineer Premchand Shalat. At that time, it took 10 lakhs worth amounts to construct the temple. The Hathisingh Temple is a two storey building contains 52 shrines embellished with image of tirthankara and a marble replica of the 15th Jain Tirthkar Dharamnath.
Sabarmati Riverfront:
The Sabarmati Riverfront is the latest attraction in the Ahmedabad and has marvelous response from the Ahmedabad population and outsiders who visit to the Ahmedabad. Nowadays it becomes the sole destinations to spend time with family for Ahmedabad people. There is 10 km walkway for the public with benches to sit and relax. There is also water amusement rides including motor boats and speed boats. The honorable chief minister of the Gujarat, Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sabarmati Riverfront.
Akshardham Temple:
One of the masterpieces of the architecture, the Akshardham temple is visited by probably 2 million people all around the world. The Akshardham temple is devoted to Lord Swaminarayan, the father of the Swaminarayan faith. This temple was made by around nine hundred workers and it encompasses of 93 pillars. The main attraction of the Akshardham temple is the unique sandstone which stands straight without a single iron rod. The Akshardham temple is the symbol of brotherhood and humanity and shows the model of ancient Indian culture and tradition.
Sabarmati Ashram (the sacred home of Mahatma Gandhi)
The Sabarmati Ashram is situated on an Ashram road in Ahmedabad. This was the holy place where the father of the India Mr. Mahatma Gandhi stayed during the freedom fighting. This is the most visited places in Ahmedabad by tourists including political leaders. You can feel the calm and peaceful environment here. There are few residual things belong to Mahatma Gandhi is put in for the exhibition for the visitors. This is a place you should visit once in your lifetime, no matter from where you belong and what is your ideology.
Ahmad Shah’s Mosque:
The namesake of the Ahmedabad is in the name of the great king and founder of the city, Ahmed Shah. He ruled the city for many years and constructed few key buildings and valuable infrastructure.
Ahmed Shah’s mosque was built in 1414 AD by Ahmed Shah. It is very ancient and holy place to pay the visit. There is a garden surrounded the mosque and it has become the famous tourist place in Ahmedabad. It is believed that the Ahmed Shah’s mosque was built on a Hindu temple. It has large prayer room or Mehrabs and separate prayer room for women, called Zananas.