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Compelling Reasons to Take a Trip to Ahmedabad

April 25, 2022 | 1:08 PM By Your-Space
Sabarmati Ashram

 

Ahmedabad has been at the cusp of evolution and transformation, ever since it came into being. From being a notable city during the reign of various dynasties to rising as an urban metropolis; from being a forerunner in textile to becoming a top-notch education hub; Ahmedabad has established itself across varied fronts.

It boasts of some of the most coveted graduation and post-graduation schools, making it a popular city amongst students and young professionals. If you ever do make your way to the city as a student, you will find no dearth of hostels in Ahmedabad for students. Our your-space PG in Navrangpura and Sanand offer the perfect home away from home. We provide all the required amenities and facilities for a comfortable stay, while you enjoy the country’s first heritage city.

Coming back to why you should visit this historic walled city; here is why we think making a trip to Ahmedabad if you haven’t already, is long overdue.

India’s Safest City

Ahmedabad has been ranked the top as India’s safest city for women. Multi-city surveys, carried out by reputed bodies like Times City and CNN-IBN substantiate this claim to fame.

Birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi

The ‘Father of the Nation’, known to spearhead India’s freedom struggle, was born at Sabarmati Ashram. Settled on the Sabarmati River banks, it was this city that gained importance for leading and managing the course of the country’s independence movement. This place has a prominent standing in the country’s history, and visitors come to the ashram to catch a glimpse into Gandhi’s life. The Ashram has a museum and library that showcases his story, his struggles and revolutionary activities.

Gastronomic Delights and Scrumptious Street Food

The people of Ahmedabad are big foodies and offer some of the most lip-smacking street foods and snacks. Khakhra, fafda, Dhokla, namkeens, maska-bun, pakoras, jalebis and their range of chutneys are hard to refuse. The best place to go to for midnight cravings is the culinary haven, Manek Chowk, a shopping area that turns into a food paradise as soon as the sunsets. It is a favourite spot among locals and tourists for kulfis, pizzas, dosas, Italian street food, bhaji, Chinese dishes and South Indian cuisine.

Textile Shopping

There are numerous shopping markets in the city and most of them are popular for fabric and clothing. Lal Darwaza, Sindhi market and Manek Chowk, are some of the common shopping markets where every tourist must land. Since it is a textile hub, you will get clothes in every price range and for any occasion.

A Tourist Paradise

From the unique architecture at Ahmed Shah’s Mosque to the unusual and interesting Kite Museum, Ahmedabad has multiple places of importance for people visiting this city. Other cool places to visit are the Law Garden and Kankaria Lake for recreational purposes and adventurous activities.

Fervour with Which Local Festivals Are Celebrated

Festivals are fundamental to this gorgeous city; people look for any opportunity to do the Garba and revel in the city’s festivities. The nine-day Navratri celebration, Durga Pooja, Uttarayan -the International Kite Festival and the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath are a few unmissable events in this exuberant city.

A Coveted Education Hub

The city flaunts some of the best colleges across the country. There is the famous NID for design, the country’s top management school IIM-A, MICA for marketing and advertising, and GNLU for law.

Every year, thousands of students flock to this city to pursue their professional and educational dreams, which is why you also find some of the best hostels in Ahmedabad for students and young professionals.

With numerous tourist attractions and thrilling experiences under its belt, Ahmedabad is definitely a tourist destination, not to be missed.

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