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Kite Museum

Housed in the premises of Sanskar Kendra in Paldi, Ahmedabad, Kite Museum was conceptualised and created by Bhanubhai Shah. Designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier in 1954, the museum is an elaborate display of about 125 uniquely carved kites including mirror embroidered kites, block print kites and Japanese kites such as Rokuku. Besides housing statues of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rao Bahadur Runchorelal Chotalall, this historical reserve of the tradition of kite flying consists of relics from the 200 and 1200 BC. This piece of nostalgia gives way to witnessing kites made of an array of materials such as paper, cotton, bamboo and even nylon. Read More

With lots of hawkers selling various items from clothes to electronics items, Lal Darwaza is crowded yet one of the most famous markets of Ahmedabad. Sharpen your bargaining skills and shop to your heart's content. You can eat a variety of local food in the area like pani puri, samosa, dhokla, flavourful paan at Lal Darwaja. Lal Bazar is quite popular for the famous dhosa here. Just follow some easy safety tips to avoid any unpleasant incident in the market. Read More

Abbreviated as L.D Museum, the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum has Indian sculptures, bronzes, manuscripts, paintings, drawings, miniature paintings, woodwork, beadwork and ancient and contemporary coins. It was established in 1984. The museum is an outcome of visions of Muni Punyavijayaji, an erudite monk scholar and Sheth Kasturbhai Lalbhai, the well-known industrialist of Ahmedabad. The museum is located on the premises of the L.D. Institute of Indology. All the major regional styles of the sub-continent find their place on the ground floor in Madhuri D. Desai Gallery. The museum has finest paintings in Gujarati Jaina Style, some of which are older than Mughal Period. The paintings find their place on the 1st floor of the Museum Building. In its eastern wing of the Muni Punyavijayaji Gallery, there is a section displaying the Leelavati Lalbhai Woodwork Collection. The museum houses 76,000 handwritten Jain Manuscripts (500 illustrated versions) and 45000 printed books. This makes it as the largest collection of Jain scripts. The old books are written in languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Old Gujarati, Apabhramsa, Hindi and Rajasthani. Read More

The Law Garden Night Market, situated at the Law Garden in Maharaja Society is a prominent night market in Ahmedabad. Housing an array of authentic stalls from Kutch and Saurashtra, the top buys here include traditional clothing, wall hangings, bandhej sarees, long colourful skirts (chaniyas) antique jewellery, traditional footwear and home decor items. The night market is also lined with food trucks serving some delicious local dishes and street food. It is recommended to visit between 8 and 9 PM as it is convenient to drop by the neighbouring Happy Street thereafter. Navratri is a great time to visit the Law Garden night market. Read More

Law Garden, a lush green garden in the middle of a bustling city, is located in Ahmedabad in the colourful Indian state of Gujarat. This well-maintained oasis is frequently visited by locals for recreational purposes. The garden is famous for its market where tourists and locals indulge in shopping and find great deals. The night market is a treat for shoppers as the true colours of Vibrant Gujarat shimmer in the kiosks, and one can find intricate traditional work on the flamboyant items on sale. It's a fabulous place to buy traditional Gujarati apparel, accessories, ornaments and handicraft with traditional handwork on them. Law Garden is a true paradise for shopaholics, and one can bargain to their heart's content to get some fantastic deals. If you haggle smartly and persistently, the shop owners usually give in when they fear they are losing a customer. One can buy souvenirs for family and friends or just walk around watching the items on display and soak in the fragrances of some delicious street food. The Law Garden is also well known for street food. Food enthusiasts often visit the garden to get a taste of the traditional Gujarati snacks. The sounds, the colours and the energetic atmosphere of the place should be experienced at least once in a lifetime. And when you are tired of the bargaining and shopping, just find a spot in the lush greenery of the Garden to rest a moment before you proceed with your plan for the day. Read More

If you are a history buff and ever so curious to peek into the lives of the older generations, you really need to visit Lothal because this is a place that ties the past and present together. Located at a distance of around 85 kms from the city of Ahmedabad, on the banks of the ancient mythical river Saraswati (which has now dried up), Lothal is a popular Indus Valley Site and a 4500 years old city discovered in 1954. Even though the place is not as thriving as it once used to be, the magic of the ruins are enough to tell you the colourful tales about the lives of the people who were inhabitants of this place. This place is full of surprises and holds a great deal of historical significance. Lothal was not only amongst one of the early successful civilization but was also a hub of industrialisation adjoining different nations. Due to its fascinating excavations and dramatic discovery, Lothal is popular among geologists, historians and archaeologists. SourceEtymologyLothal is translated to the ? Mound of the Dead? in English. This was a small village settled peacefully on the banks of the Sabarmati River and later became a prolific industrial centre with ties all around the world.HistoryLothal has had a rich and vibrant history. It has been one of the most thriving and progressive cities of the past. The city of Lothal was discovered in 1955 after the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 when the sites of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro went to be a part of Pakistan. Lothal is believed to be a business hub which had trade links with Mesopotamia Egypt and Persia. Lothal also had a prospering pottery industry and the beads made here were famous all over the world. The well planned drainage system was the highlight of this place. Excavation SiteThe site of Lothal will transport you 4500 years back and you will be able to see the thriving city which it once was through the ruins that remains. The ruins still hold the same historical significance and is more than enough to know about the past. 1. WellThe well is believed to be 4500 years old and is quite a sight to see. The well is steep with a height of 6.7 meters and is spread over 2.4 meters area. The well is built using radical bricks and it consists of a well constructed underground network of drainage system. Source2. DockyardBuilt using fine burnt bricks, this magnificent dockyard was specifically designed so that it could withstand excess water flow. The architecture of this splendid and the tunnel opens up in the main river so that water clogging could be avoided. It is famous for its extraordinary water locking device. This dockyard was so grand that it could easily house 90 huge ships at a time.Source3. CitadelAlso known as the Acropolis, Citadel was the place where the chief lived. These homes were skillfully built on a 3 meter high platform and were replete with all the basic amenities including paved baths, underground den and a private well. This is an awestrucking place which you must see. Source4. WarehouseThe warehouse was the most important structure in the Lothal civilization. Warehouses were used to store a grand amount of objects and hence had to be constructed perfectly. The warehouse was constructed near the Acropolis so that the chief could keep an eye on the construction work. It was built on a 3.5 meter high podium using mud bricks. The warehouse was huge and could sustain a large number of goods. Source5. HousesThe houses of people even though in ruins can be distinguished. The kitchen area with its pot furnace is interesting to see. There was a distinction between the houses of rich and poor. The upper class people could afford a private brick bath and proper drainage system while the poor had to suffice only with a room. You can still see the difference very clearly and it will surely be worth witnessing. 6. Bead Maker's FactoryYou can go back in time and see the factories that were in use 4500 years ago. Being a famous bead making place, the ruins of the factory are still visible. The factory included 10 living rooms and a grand workplace courtyard. Since the beads of Lothal had a high demand, the factory employed a large number of people. 7. Drainage SystemMake sure to trace the drainage system of Lothal as it was a big step ahead of its time. The sanitation and hygiene facilities of the drainage system in Lothal is commendable keeping in mind the time during which it was constructed.SourceOther Places to Visit1. Utelia PalaceLocated at a mere distance of 5 km, Utelia Palace is an ancient yet marvellous palace built by Neknamdar Thakore Saheb Sur Singh. The Indo- Saracenic style of architecture is eye pleasing and magnifies the grandness of the palace. The palace houses five domes, beautiful pillared galleries, mesmerizing balconies and porticoes all built in perfection. The palace provides picturesque? beauty of the neighbouring village and the serene Bhogavo River. Source2. Bhogavo RiverBhogavo River is a serene river in Lothal which is ideal to spend some peaceful time amidst nature. You can even dip your feet into the cool and calming water of the river and feel refreshed. The river is surrounded by lush green trees and the mesmerizing views around it are worth witnessing. Visit this river and be ready to be amazed by its tranquility and beauty. 3. Archaeological MuseumThe famous archaeological Museum is located near the ruins of the ancient city. This museum has over 800 interesting articles and artifacts which have immense historical significance. Some of the artifacts showcased? include bronze and copper mirror, beautiful painted potteries, toy Bullock carts, beads, intricate jewelry and a large number of objects made with stone, chert, shell and bone. The most vibrant artifacts on display include terracotta figures from Sumeria and articles from Egypt. You can even get a glimpse of how wonderful this thriving city once was by looking at the Plaster of Paris model of the city which is reconstructed by the archaeologists. Make sure to pay a visit to this museum and learn and explore about Lothal. Cost: INR 5Open: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed on FridaySource4. Pushpawati GangaPushpawati Ganga is a tranquil river that flows at the backdrop of Lothal covering a distance of 6 mile. The name of this river translates to ? River of Flowers? in English and it is called so because of the fact that the river is surrounded by colourful and beautiful flowers. The whole place looks mesmerizing with blooming flowers and small insects humming around them. This place is perfect to spend some peaceful time and relax. You will feel as if you are in the lap of nature and surrounded by positivity. Make sure to visit this splendid river and the magical beauty of nature that surrounds it. Lothal is a heaven for history enthusiastic people and for the ones who love going back in time and tracing history. This place is full of wonders and you are bound to be amazed by the progress that the people of Lothal had made 4500 years ago. This place will help to explore and learn about one of the earliest civilizations and about the day to day life to people. This place is ideal for taking a break and going back in time. Make sure to plan at least a visit here. Read More

Established in 1934, Magen Abraham Synagogue is the only surviving Jewish congregation in Ahmedabad. Located in Khadia, this synagogue was set up using the donations from the local Bene Israel Jewish Community. A prominent part of the city's heritage and history, the Magen Abraham Synagogue carries out an Indo-Jewish style of architecture and interiors picked up from the 1920s Parisian design and structure.

Manek Chowk, a bustling city square, is located in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. It is surrounded by historic structures and is considered a part of Old Ahmedabad. If you have a bigger appetite for shopping, this is the place to be, because Manek Chowk plays three different roles in a day. It is a vegetable market in the morning, a bullion market in the afternoon and a foodies hub in the evening. It is considered as India's second-biggest and busiest markets. If you manage to spend an entire day here, you'll know how the afternoon takes over the vegetable market and how dusk takes over the bullion market and transforms it into foodies paradise. Manek Chowk is named after Saint Maneknath who is believed to have interrupted Ahmed Shah I's efforts to build Bhadra Fort in 1411. Today the market is estimated to have a turnover of 3 million per year. Locals consider it an apt place for hanging out with friends and family. Your search for the best of women's attire and accessories will end at Manek Chowk for sure because you will find a variety of designs, patterns and traditional work to choose from. It is also best known for its Kulfi and other snacks like bhaji-pau, Dosa, Sandwiches etc. So when you are tired after an entire day of shopping, this place is apt to grab a delicious bite and breathe for a while before you go back to your hotel. Read More

Maniar's Wonderland

Situated on the Sarkhej Sanand Highway in Ahmedabad, Maniar's Wonderland, true to its name, is truly a wonderland for both the adults and kids. It is the best place to beat the heat amidst snow or in the water park while having fun all the while. Among the most thrilling and popular rides are Aqua Roller, Aqua Splash, Zip Line, Wonder Chair etc.

Located near the rustic little town of Sanand, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary is the largest wetland bird sanctuary of Gujarat. Nalsarovar is home to a beautiful lake spread across a scattered group of marshy islands which are vastly blessed with flora and fauna. Boating on the serene lake or Picnics in the vicinity of wildlife, Nalsarovar makes for a surreal experience. Nalsarover was declared a sanctuary in 1969, as it saw a perennial glut of diverse varieties of birds flying in to inhabit the area. The sanctuary harbours over 210 species of both endemic and migratory birds, including rosy pelicans, flamingoes, brahminy ducks and storks, across different seasons. The islands are carpeted with a thick forest cover and huge fields of grass wherein the locally famous ‘Pilu’ trees can be found. For its rich biodiversity, Nalsarovar was declared as a Ramsar sight, which heightened its importance at the international level. Bird Watching with binoculars, Snacking in the sumptuous Gujarati cuisine or simply filling oneself with fresh air whilst boating across the lake, the Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary offers endless ecstasy. Read More