Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad

Pogled iz zraka na središnji Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad ili Amdavad (također se piše Ahmadabad) (Gudžaratski: અમદાવાદ, Hindski: अहमदाबाद) peti je najveći grad u Indija sa 6,5 ​​milijuna stanovnika. Iako je komercijalno središte jedne od najnaprednijih indijskih država, Gudžarat, to nije glavni grad države, koji je njegov grad blizanac Gandhinagar, 30 km (19 milja) sjevernije.

Ahmedabad je dobar primjer materijalističkog stava i duhovnosti samoodricanja. Jedan od najbrže rastućih gradova u Indiji, Ahmedabad je centar za informacijsku tehnologiju, obrazovanje i industriju. Utvrda Bhadra, minareti koji se trese i Tran Darwaja povijesna su mjesta u gradu. Jezero Kankaria i jezero Vastrapur mjesta su koja vam omogućavaju da osjetite zadovoljstvo prirode. Ako želite uživati ​​u živopisnoj strani ovog dijela, posjetite ga tijekom glavnih festivala u Ahmedabadu: Uttarayan i Navratri dva su najpoznatija festivala koja se slave s velikim žarom i guštom. Zimska sezona smatra se najboljim vremenom za posjet gradu.

Okruzi

Okruzi Ahmedabad

Klasifikacija u nastavku je prema Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Zapadna zona i Nova zapadna zona nalaze se na zapadnoj strani rijeke Sabarmati. Sve ostale zone su na istočnoj strani.

 Središnja zona (Girdharnagar, Madhupura, Dudheshvar, Shahpur, Dariapur, Kalupur, Raikhad, Jamalpur, Khadia)
Ova se zona uglavnom sastoji od zidina grada Ahmedabada i poznate mogulske arhitekture starih vremena. Glavna željeznička stanica Ahmedabad (ADI) nalazi se u Kalupuru.
 Sjeverna zona (Sardarnagar, Nobalnagar, Naroda, Kubernagar, Meghaninagar, Asarva, Shahibaug, Naroda Road, Thakkarbapanagar, Saraspur, Nava Naroda)
Međunarodna zračna luka SVP (AMD) nalazi se u Hansolu. Asarva je poznata po civilnoj bolnici Ahmedabad, a Naroda je industrijsko područje koje se sada brzo razvija.
 Južna zona (Behrampura, Kankariya, Indrapuri, Khokhra, Maninagar, Narol, Danilimda, Lambha, Isanpur, Ghodasar, Vatva)
Jezero Kankariya ovdje je vrlo popularno i opuštajuće mjesto. Željeznička stanica Maninagar služi ovom dijelu grada, kao alternativna stanica glavnom željezničkom kolodvoru u Kalupuru u središnjoj zoni. Prestižna nacionalna brza cesta Ahmedabad - Vadodara - 1 kreće od C.T.M.
 Istočna zona (Nikol, Bapunagar, Gomtipur, Rakhial, Odhav, Vastral, Hatkeshwar, Ramol, Hathijan)
Uglavnom industrijska područja.
 Zapadna zona (Motera, Chandkheda, Sabarmati, Vadaj, Usmanpura, Navrangpura, Ambawadi, Paldi, Vasna)
Motera, Chandkheda i Vasna brzo se razvijaju u predgrađima. Motera-Chandkheda, u sjevernom dijelu, služe kao izlazi u glavni grad i grad blizanac Gandhinagar preko međugradske autoceste Visat-Gandhinagar (do Infocity Gandhinagar). Sabarmati je jedno od najstarijih područja Ahmedabada, koje ima željezničku postaju Sabarmati (SBI) za vlakove prema Sjevernoj Indiji (kao alternativnu stanicu glavnom željezničkom kolodvoru (ADI) u Kalupuru u središnjoj zoni). Ashram Road i C G Road su osnovna poslovna i komercijalna područja. Vasna je prilično u južnom dijelu i industrijsko je područje.
 Nova zapadna zona (Gota, Chandlodiya, Kali, Ranip, Thaltej, Bodakdev, Sarkhej, Vastrapur, Vejalpur, Juhapura, Memnagar, Jodhpur Gaam)
Većina njih razvija predgrađa. IIM-Ahmedabad, jedna od najboljih poslovnih škola u Indiji, nalazi se u Vastrapuru. Jezero Vastrapur je novoizgrađeno umjetno jezero. Ranip je blizu Sabarmatija i ima željezničku postaju Sabarmati (SBT) za vlakove do / iz Srednje Indije (kao alternativnu stanicu glavnom željezničkom kolodvoru (ADI) u Kalupuru u središnjoj zoni). Bodakdev i Vastrapur poznati su po trgovačkim središtima. Sarkhej je kraj Ahmedabada, autoceste SG koja se spaja na Gandhinagar na zapadnoj strani.

Shvati

Panorama Ahmedabada

Povijest

Grad je osnovao kralj Karandev (Karna) u 11. stoljeću i izvorno se zvao "Karnavati". Hinduističko kraljevstvo Karnavati zadržalo je svoju važnost sve do 1411. godine kada je sultan Ahmed Šah osvojio Gudžarat i grad je po njemu preimenovan u Ahmedabad. Na urdskom se značenje Ahmedabad odnosi na Ahmedov prosperitet, a "Ahmed" je ime Ahmed, a "abad" znači prosperitet.

Grad je sagrađen u otvorenoj i prostranoj ravnici istočno od rijeke Sabarmati. Uključivala je manju poznatu utvrdu kao tvrđavu Bhadra. Gradski zid imao je dvanaest vrata. Grad se postupno širio u svim smjerovima, s lijepo postavljenim prekrasnim zgradama, jezerima i džamijama s obje strane rijeke.

1753. kombinirane vojske Raghunath Rao i Damaji Gaekwad zauzele su utvrdu, okončavši mogulsku vladavinu u Ahmedabadu. Tijekom 64 godine vladavine Gaekwada i Peshwe grad je postao čišći. 1818. Britanci su anektirali Ahmedabad. U tom je razdoblju osnovan općinski odbor i uspostavljena je željeznička veza.

Indijski institut za menadžment (IIM) u Vastrapuru, Ahmedabad

Britanci su se ograničili na područje kantona i nisu se previše zanimali za grad. Niti su uspjeli kulturno kolonizirati Ahmedabad; nisu postavili škole, crkve i klubove po cijelom gradu kao u drugim gradovima koje su integrirali u svoj način života.

Ahmedabad je bio kolijevka nenasilnog pokreta za neovisnost Indije, domaćin Sabarmatija ašram Mahatme Gandhija. Ahmedabad predstavlja mješavinu bogate tradicije i modernog osjećaja.

Jama Mesdžid Ahmedabad

Danas

Gujaratska zajednica poznata je po gostoprimstvu i pronicljivim poslovnim ljudima. Ahmedabad je veliki industrijski grad odavno poznat po svojoj tekstilnoj industriji, a danas više po kemijskoj, naftnoj, međunarodnoj trgovini i IT industriji. Poznat je i po industriji financijskih usluga te kao moderno središte Jain Religion. Grad ima institucije poput Indijskog instituta za menadžment - Ahmedabad, Nacionalni institut za dizajn, Sveučilište Pandit Deendayal Petroleum (PDPU), Institut za informacijsku i komunikacijsku tehnologiju Dhirubhai Ambani, IHM, MICA, EDI, Sveučilište Nirma, Swaminarayan Gurukul, CEPT ( Centar za planiranje i tehnologiju zaštite okoliša (Sveučilište i NIFT.

Klima

Ljeto započinje sredinom ožujka i traje do sredine lipnja. Tipična temperatura vrućeg, sunčanog dana u svibnju bila bi 34-44 ° C (93-111 ° F) Preporučljivo je ne posjetiti tijekom ljeta. Dolaskom monsuna sredinom lipnja grad postaje zabavno mjesto. Moći ćete uživati ​​u raznim monsunskim gradskim specijalitetima poput jela od kuhanog ili prženog kukuruza na štandovima uz cestu ili nekih posebnih lokalnih jela poput. Postoje i neki poznati hinduistički festivali poput Rakshabandhan (ili Rakhi) i Janmastam, datum rođenja Gospoda Krišne, koji padaju tijekom ove sezone. Ponekad možete završiti u poplavama. Zima je najbolje godišnje doba za posjet gradu kada je tipična temperatura 5-20 ° C (41-68 ° F).

Uđi

Avionom

Terminal 2
  • 1 Međunarodna zračna luka Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD IATA) (nalazi se na području Hansola, samo 15 km (9,3 milje) sjeveroistočno od centra grada). Zračna luka proširuje se dozvolama za mnoge međunarodne zračne linije koje se daju i razvojem novih terminala. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Q401700) on Wikidata Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Wikipedia
Terminal 2 (pogled iznutra)

Međunarodne letačke veze uključuju Muscat, London Heathrow (Air India), Kuvajt (Kuwait Airways), Dubai (Emirates), Doha (Qatar Airways), Sharjah (Air Arabia) i Singapur (Singapore Airlines).

Domaća odredišta s dnevnim letovima uključuju Mumbaiju, Delhi, Indore, Chennai, Bangalore, Goa, Kolkata, Jaipur, Pune, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Kandla i Surat. Većina domaćih zrakoplovnih kompanija leti i izlazi iz Ahmedabada.

Putnicima koji dolaze ujutro savjetuje se da međunarodni terminal ne radi 24 sata i može se otvoriti tek kasno popodne. Kao i u drugim indijskim zračnim lukama, vjerojatno će vam biti odbijen ulaz otprilike tri sata prije zakazanog leta, čak i ako je terminal otvoren. Stoga će povezivanje domaćeg i međunarodnog leta često uključivati ​​čekanje vani satima uz gomilu turista i gužvi.

Postoji nekoliko mogućnosti za dolazak od zračne luke do grada:

  • Po automobil: Područje Hansol na kojem se nalazi zračna luka nalazi se u blizini obala rijeka, između područja Shahibaug i Naroda koja daju pristup Ahmedabadu. Za putovanja do većine glavnih područja Ahmedabada krenite u smjeru Shahibaug. Suprotno od riječnih obala nalazi se područje Motera - Chandkheda koji su sjeverni krajevi Ahmedabada i do kojih je lakše doći Koteshwar - Bhat Road (ulazi u Motera kroz Koteshwar) ili Kružna cesta (dovodi do Visat, skretanje lijevo kod Tapovan Circle); obje se ceste grane na različitim točkama na putu od kruga zračne luke (u smjeru Narode od zračne luke) do kruga Koba (skrenite lijevo od kruga zračne luke na most Indira). Također se autocesti SG može pristupiti usmjeravanjem ravno na Kružnu cestu, umjesto da se skrene lijevo za Visat.
  • An auto rikša ili a taksi trebao bi koštati otprilike 200, odnosno 300 JPY. Uštedite si velike gnjavaže koristeći pretplatničku govornicu ili po mogućnosti unaprijed dogovorite prijevoz sa svojim hotelom.
  • AMTS autobusi služiti zračnoj luci izravno. Ovi autobusi imaju razgranatu mrežu po cijelom gradu.
  • BRTS autobus ne vozi 1000 zračne luke i kluba Karnavati s 29 stajališta. Maksimalna cijena karte je 50 JPY. Autobusi imaju klima uređaj i dolaze na svakih 30 minuta.

Vlakom

Glavni ulaz željezničke stanice Ahmedabad (ADI), jedne od najprometnijih u Indiji
Peron 1, željeznička stanica Ahmedabad (ADI)

Indijske željeznice imaju vrlo široku mrežu po cijeloj Indiji i Ahmedabad (centralna) željeznička stanica (Šifra stanice: ADI) povezan je s Mumbaijem (500 km), Vadodara Jaipur, Jodhpur i Delhi vlakovima nekoliko puta dnevno. Dnevne veze (ili višestruke tjedne veze) dostupne su i za nekoliko drugih većih gradova, uključujući Bikaner, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Udaipur, Indore, Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Nagpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Chennai, Nagarcoil, Trivendram, Bangaluru i Coimbatore. Dostupni su i izravni vlakovi za Jammu, Patnu, Darbhangu, Muzaffarpur, Kolhapur, Goa, Mangalore, Cochin, Trivandrum, Hyderabad i Bangalore.

1 Centralna željeznička stanica Ahmedabad (Željeznička stanica Kalupur). Ahmedabad Junction railway station (Q4696124) on Wikidata Ahmedabad Junction railway station on Wikipedia (Šifra stanice: ADI), glavna željeznička stanica koja opslužuje grad nalazi se u Kalupuru (Središnja zona). Ostale stanice koje opslužuju Ahmedabad su Maninagar, Vatva, Gandhigram, Asarva, Chandlodia, Chandkheda, Saij, Kalol Jn, Kali Gam, Vastrapur, Sabarmati, Sarkhej, Naroda, Gandhinagar, Khodiyar, Aamli. Iako su oni važni i dobro povezani Spoj Sabarmati (2 za vlakove zapadne i južne linije (Ranip).Šifra stanice: SBI, 3 za vlakove koji voze prema sjeveru (Dharmnagar).Šifra stanice: SBT) u susjedstvu Sabarmati (sjeverni Zapadna zona) i 4 Željeznički kolodvor Maninagar. (Šifra stanice: ČOVJEK) u Maninagaru (Južna zona).

Spoj Sabarmati (SBI), stanica u predgrađu Sabarmati (zapadna zona, Ahmedabad)

Web stranica tvrtke Indijske željeznice pokazat će vam vlakove od određene stanice do vašeg odredišta, zajedno s danima, satnicama, cijenama i dostupnošću. To će vam pomoći da pronađete vlakove s pojedinih stanica u Ahmedabadu (zasebna pretraživanja) kao NE svi se vlakovi zaustavljaju na svim stanicama, osim naravno glavni Željeznička stanica Ahmedabad (šifra stanice: ADI) gdje se svaki vlak zaustavlja (i to duljeg razdoblja od bilo koje druge stanice). Rezervacija može se izvršiti putem web stranice tvrtke IRCTC, podružnica indijskih željeznica ili preko bilo kojeg željezničkog rezervacijskog centra u cijeloj Indiji.

Od željezničkih stanica do grada

Željeznička stanica Ahmedabad

To je na području Kalupur (Središnja zona). Ima Janmarg BRTS štand uz cestu u kampusu željezničkog kolodvora, koji je odmah ispred glavnog ulaza u željeznički kolodvor. Izravno ga opslužuju BRTS autobusi na Redak br. 9(prema krugu RTO [Sjever Zapadna zona] i prema Ellisbridgeu [Central Zapadna zona]) i Redak br. 10(prema Vasni [Južni Zapadna zona]) a AMTS također izravno služi postaji do raznih dijelova grada.

Spoj Sabarmati

U susjedstvu je Sabarmati (sjeverni Zapadna zona), opslužuju ga BRTS autobusi kroz BRTS stanice bilo koje Moćnica Sabarmati (bliže željezničkoj stanici) ili Policijska postaja Sabarmati, oba na Redak br. 8(prema Maninagaru (Južna zona) i prema spoju Visat (služi predgrađu Chandkheda)). Također ga izravno opslužuju autobusi AMTS-a.

Željeznički kolodvor Maninagar

To je u Maninagaru (Jug Ahmedabad) izravno se opslužuje BRTS autobusima na Redak br. 1(prema krugu RTO [Sjever Zapadna zona]), Redak br. 5(prema Iskconu Nova zapadna zona) i Redak br. 8(prema čvoru Visat [Sjever Zapadna zona]). Autobusi AMTS također služe željezničkoj stanici.

Državnim autobusom

Državna korporacija za cestovni prijevoz Gujarat (GSRTC) ima autobuse iz svih dijelova države Gujarat koji ulaze u grad. Središnji autobusni kolodvor na Geeta Mandir, s ostalim terminalima na mostu Subhash i Naroda; manja stajališta uključuju Paldi i Sabarmati Tollnaka. Preporučljivo je unaprijed rezervirati mjesta zbog vjerojatnosti gužve.

Od autobusnih kolodvora / stajališta do grada

5 GSRTC središnji autobusni kolodvor (Središnja zona) opskrbljuju ga BRTS autobusi kroz Aastodia Darwaja stanica na Red 9 (prema RTO krugu [Zapadna zona] i prema Ellisbridgeu [Zapadna zona]) i AMTS autobusi služe do zaustavljanja u Astodia Darwaja.

GSRTC zaustavljanje od 6 Sabarmati Tollnaka je dostupan putem BRTS stanice u Policijska postaja Sabarmati, oba na Redak 8 (prema Maninagaru [Južna zona] i prema spoju Visat [koji služi predgrađu Chandkheda]). Autobusi AMTS-a također imaju stajalište u blizini.

Automobilom

Iz Južnog Gudžarata / Maharashtre

Ahmedabad - brza cesta Vadodara

Vožnja do Ahmedabada iz Mumbaija novom autocestom (NH-8) potrebno je oko 8 sati (bez zastoja) da biste prešli 550 km. Proći ćete pored Vapija, Valsada, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand i Nadiad na putu. Vožnja NH-8 energetskim je saperom i nema zabave jer je ogromna gužva kamiona. Pokvareni kamioni na autocesti redovito satima stvaraju gužve u prometu. Putovanje od Vadodare do Ahmedabada može se obaviti i namjenskim ekspresnim putem (NE-1) koji ne prolazi kroz bilo koji grad, nego kroz NH-8.

Autocesta od Vadodare (Jug Gujarat) do Ahmedabada završava u C.T.M. (Južna zona).

Preko Istoka

Skrenite desno u C.T.M. je cesta Narol - Naroda koja vas vodi do Narode na sjeveroistoku Ahmedabada, dok prolazite područjima Vastrala, Odhava, Nikola itd. s desne strane ceste i područjima Maninagar, Shastri Nagar, Hansol (područje zračne luke) s lijeve strane ceste. Za sjeverna područja Sabarmati, Motera, Chandkheda itd. Krug, gdje završava cesta Narol - Naroda, krenite ravno na NH-8 i skrenite lijevo u Ranasan Circle na Ring Road. Skrenite lijevo kod Tapovan Circle, nakon nekoliko km, Motera će biti s lijeve strane autoceste, Chandkheda s desne strane. Autocesta završava na Visatu, odakle će vas skretanje lijevo dovesti do Sabarmati.

Preko Zapada

Skrenite ulijevo u C.T.M. je cesta Narol - Sarkhej koja prolazi kroz Nehrunagar, Narol, Vatwu, Ghodasar, itd. završavajući na T-raskrsnici na cesti Vasna (ili cesti Jawaharlal Nehru). Odavde skrenite lijevo, prođite područjima Juhapure, Makarbe itd. Dok ne stigne Y-spoj. Desni krak odvest će vas do Sarkhej Cross Roads, odakle skrećete desno na autocestu S G. Lijevi krak na Y-raskrsnici vodit će vas preko Sarkheja, kod Santhal Circle-a, skrenite desno na Ring Ring.

Kružna cesta je poželjnija ako je vaše odredište daleko (blizu sjevernog Ahmedabada), inače koristite autocestu S G. Također za Bopal koristite samo Ring Road.

Glavne ulazne točke s autoceste S G područja su Prahladnagar, Shilaj, Vastrapur, Satellite, Bodakdev, Thaltej, Sola, Ognaj, Gota itd.

Iz Gandhinagara / Sjevernog Gudžarata / Rajasthana

Nacionalna autocesta 8 (od Mumbaija do New Delhija) koja prolazi kroz Ahmedabad
Preko sjevera i istoka

U Ahmedabad možete ući prolaskom kroz Gandhinagar. Međugradska autocesta počinje u krugu Indroda (CH 0) (Jug Gandhinagar), prolazi kroz krug Koba i krug Tapovan i završava na Visatu (sjever Zapadna zona), spoj na predgrađa Sabarmati, Motera i Chandkheda. Umjesto da idete na Visat, možete se odlučiti i za pridruživanje Kružnoj cesti: Od Koba kruga krenite cestom do međunarodne zračne luke Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP), ali skrenite lijevo u krugu bolnice Rajasthan i na Kružnoj ste cesti. Odavde se možete povezati s područjima Istočno Ahmedabad kao što su Nikol, Odhav, Vastral, itd. Također su južnim dijelovima Ahmedabada, poput Ramol, CTM, brza cesta Ahmedabad - Vadodara, Narol, Vatwa, itd. Dostupni putem Ring Ringa.

Preko Zapada

Druga je mogućnost zaobići Gandhinagar pomoću ceste Mahatma Mandir, a zatim skrenuti desno u krugu Sargasan na autocestu S G. Možete ostati na autocesti S G ili skrenuti desno u krug SGVP (poznat i kao krug Vaishnodevi) na Ring Road. Uz granicu krajnjeg zapadnog Ahmedabada nalazi se nekoliko ulaznih točaka, poput Gote, Ognaja, Sole, Thalteja, Bodakdeva, Satelita, Vastrapura, Shilaja, Bopala, Prahladnagara, Sarkheja (gdje završava autocesta S G) i Juhapure. Da biste stigli do Bopala, koristite Ring Road umjesto S G Highway. Također, ako trebate ići do južnog Ahmedabada, odaberite Kružnu cestu jer će to biti puno brža opcija od autoceste S G.

Zaobiđi se

Turistička karta Ahmedabada

Usluge AMTS-a i BRTS-a zaustavljaju se na 23:00, i nastaviti u 06:00.

Gradskim autobusom AMTS-a

Voze lokalni gradski autobusi Općinska služba za prijevoz Ahmedabad (AMTS). Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (Q4696119) on Wikidata Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service on Wikipedia od 1947. tvoreći široku mrežu koja pokriva gotovo sve točke Ahmedabada. AMTS.UTTAR PRADESH može doći do bilo kojeg odredišta u gradu s bilo kojeg mjesta u gradu

Stariji autobusi AMTS-a
Novi AMTS autobusi zaposleni pod JnNURM-om

Da biste ih identificirali i razlikovali od državnih autobusnih GSRTC autobusa ili privatnih luksuznih autobusa ovdje je ključ: stariji autobusi u ovoj službi obojeni su u crvena i bijela ili u crvena i žuta, dok se novi svijetlocrveni stavljaju ispod JnNURM imaju elektroničke prikazivačke ploče. Možete lako pitati ljude oko esp. oni koji čekaju na jednom od AMTS-ovih zaustavljanja o ruti, vremenu itd. jer su prikazani podaci na gudžaratskom. Također, opcija javnog prijevoza na Google kartama prikazat će vam najbliže zaustavljanje AMTS-a tijekom pretraživanja uputa od vaše lokacije do odredišta, a također pruža informacije o brojevima autobusa, točkama prijevoza itd., Iako vremenski raspored možda nije pouzdan. Također možete instalirati neslužbenu aplikaciju pod nazivom 'Ahmedabad AMTS Info', dostupnu u Google Play trgovini za Android uređaje, koja vas vodi u vezi s putnim pravcima, transferima itd.

7 AMTS središnji autobusni kolodvor (Lal Darwaja) (u Lal Darwaji u središnjoj zoni).

Postoje i drugi terminali u Kalupuru, Sarangpuru, Starom Vadaju (Juna Vadaj), Maninagaru, Akhbarnagaru (Nava Vadaj), Vasni i Narodi te skladištima u Jamalpuru, Memcu (Naroda Patiya) i Memnagaru. Ukupno AMTS ima oko 1200 stajališta sa 210 ruta.

U autobus je obavezno ući sa stražnjih vrata i sići s prednjih vrata. Kondukter u autobusu izdat će vam kartu prema odredištu. Imajte pri ruci neke bilješke u apoenima od 10/20/50 umjesto viših, jer su cijene vrlo niske (ovi autobusi su najjeftinije sredstvo za putovanje gradom). A plati - po - vožnji cijena karte koštat će vas najmanje ₹ 3, dok je maksimalna cijena samo ₹ 25). Možete se odlučiti i za kupnju a Čovjek Pasand karta u vrijednosti od 45 JPY (dostupna kod konduktera autobusa) koja vam daje pravo na neograničene vožnje za jedan dan, iako nije poželjno kupiti kartu od 45 JPY jer putovanje oko 4-5 mjesta možete obaviti za samo 30 JPY –35. Kako su autobusi najčešće gradsko prijevozno sredstvo za mnoge u gradu, često su pretrpani.

Tijekom putovanja možete zatražiti od svojih suvozača ili konduktera da vas obavijeste kada odredište stiže / treba stići kako ne biste propustili silazak na stajalištu i potom morali krenuti unatrag. Također se nastavite kretati prema prednjim vratima jer će autobus biti krcat ljudima koji stoje u hodniku između sjedala i možda će biti teško brzo dojuriti do vrata i sići kad stigne vaše odredište (autobus se neće zaustaviti zaustavite se više od 10-12 sek, osim ako se radi o AMTS-ovom središnjem terminalu u Lal Darwaji ili zadnjoj stanici putovanja).

Rute možete pronaći na AMTS autobuske linije (Engleski)

Baštine / hodočasničke ture (Dekho Amdavad)

AMTS ima poseban program Dekho Amdavad, tj. Posjetite Ahmedabad radi razgledavanja znamenitosti u Ahmedabadu. Autobusi su klimatizirani. Polazna točka je Civilni centar Law Garden. 18002337951, 917926589172

Jutarnja tura: 07: 45 početak u Civilnom centru Law Garden, posjet džamiji Siddi Saiyyed (Jali), prolazak kroz Jhulta Minara (drhtavi minareti), Prem Darwaja (Ljubavna vrata), Delhi Darwaja (Delhi Gate), posjet hramu Hutheesingh Jain, Spomenik Sardar Patel , Muzej Ashram-muzeja Gandhi i povratak u 13:00.

Popodnevna tura: 13: 45 početak u Law Garden Civilnom centru, prolazi kroz IIM, 132 m (40 m) Ring Ring, APMC, posjet Sarkhej Roza, Vaishnodevi, Adalaj Stepwell, Gandhi Ashram-muzej, Hutheesingh Jain Temple, prolazi kroz Prem Darwaja (Ljubav Vrata), Jhulta Minara (Drhtavi minareti), posjet jezeru Kankaria i povratak u 20:15.

Nedjeljna posebna turneja hodočasnika: 08: 00 do 20: 00Posjeti hram Jalaram (Paldi), hram Bhadrakali (Bhadra / Lal Darwaja), hram Siddhivinayak (Lal Darwaja), hram Jagannath (Jamalpur), hram Hutheesingh Jain (Shahibaug), hram Swaminarayan (Shahibaug), Hram Gayatri (Shahibaug), hram Camp Hanuman (Shahibaug), hram Dholeshwar Mahadev (Gandhinagar), hram Akshardham (Gandhinagar), Trimandir (Adalaj), hram Vaishnodevi (autocesta SG), hram Balaji (autocesta SG), Bhagwat Vidyapeeth (Bhagwat Vidyapeeth) , Hram ISKCON (autocesta SG).

Gradskim autobusom BRTS-a

Karta BRTS mreže (kolovoz 2015.)
Nehru Nagar - BRTS koridor Shivranjani Crossroad (na Redni br.1 i 8)
BRTS autobus tijekom zastoja na stanici, noću

Ahmedabad BRTS (sustav brzog prijevoza autobusa) ima autobuse srebrne i plave boje koji prometuju namjenskim hodnicima u središtu cesta. BRTS ne pokriva cijeli grad, ali gdje god je dostupan, to je najbolji način za putovanje na posao kakav jest izuzetno brže od ostalih načina (jer niti jedno drugo vozilo ne može voziti BRTS-ovim hodnikom) i sve su stanice dobro označene, i na engleskom i na hindskom. Također se može putovati koristeći kombinaciju BRTS-a, AMTS-a i / ili auto rikše. Sustavi karata BRTS i AMTS nisu integrirani. Cijene su samo malo veće od AMTS-a (minimalna cijena ₹ 4, max. Cijena ₹ 36)

Namjenski BRTS hodnik u središtu ceste

BRTS stanice su povišena skloništa u namjenskom središnjem hodniku gradskih cesta, odakle možete kupiti kartu. Držite kartu kod sebe dok ne siđete s odredišta, gdje pokažete kartu dame-u, a zatim ostavite stanicu na cesti. Autobusi su opremljeni središnjim automatskim vratima koja se automatski otvaraju kad autobus stane na stanici. Dok autobus treba stići na stanicu, postoje obavijesti s nazivom stanice, zajedno s prikazom na elektroničkoj ploči unutar autobusa. Unutar stanica nalaze se ploče koje u stvarnom vremenu prikazuju informacije o dolascima ili nadolazećim autobusima, zajedno s rutama i procijenjenim preostalim vremenom za dolaske. Naziv stanice bit će tiskan bijelim slovima na plavim trakama na bočnim stranama (vodoravno) i na krovu stanice (okomito).

Svi BRTS autobusi i stanice dostupni su za invalidska kolica osim one RTO Circle i Kalupur Railway Station, koje su skloništa uz cestu za razliku od standardnih BRTS stanica.

Za informacije o svim BRTS postajama posjetite gore povezano web mjesto koje ih prikazuje prema liniji ili instalirajte neslužbene Android aplikacija, koji pruža informacije kao što su opcije putovanja, rute, cijena prijevoza, vrijeme, nazivi stanica itd. (NOpcija javnog prijevoza na Google kartama nema pokazati BRTS usluge, samo one AMTS)

Postoji 12 BRTS linija i 126 stanica, a još ih je u izgradnji. Trenutni su redovi:

  • Linija 1 RTO krug - Maninagar
  • Redak 2 Anjali (Vasna) - Naroda
  • Redak 3 RTO krug - Naroda
  • Redak 4 RTO krug - Sarkari Litho Press (Delhi Darwaja)
  • Redak 5 Bopal - Iskcon - Maninagar
  • 6. redak Soni Ni Chali - Odhav - S P Ring Ring
  • Redak 7 Sarkari Litho Press (Delhi Darwaja) - Pristup znanstvenom gradu
  • Redak 8 Chandkheda - spoj Visat - Maninagar
  • Red 9 RTO krug - gradska vijećnica (Ellisbridge)
  • Redak 10 Anjali (Vasna) - Željeznička stanica Kalupur (Central Ahmedabad)
  • 12. redak RTO krug - Nehrunagar - Kalupur - RTO krug
  • Redak 13Anjali (Vasna) - Kalupur - Akhbarnagar - Anjali (Vasna)

Podzemnom željeznicom

Podzemna željeznica Gujurat vjerojatno je najprikladniji način za obići nekoliko područja koja služi. Postoji samo linija istok-zapad koja prolazi kroz grad i zaustavlja se na nekim mjestima od interesa, uključujući stadion za kriket dometic i željezničku stanicu Ahmedabad Junction.

Auto rikšom

Autorickshaw u New Delhiju sličan onima u Ahmedabadu

Ovi žuto-zeleni strojevi za buku na tri kotača, poznati kao auto-rikše ili jednostavno rikše, uvijek su jeftiniji od taksija i puno skuplji od AMTS-a ili BRTS-a kada je udaljenost dulja od 3 km. Nisu baš ugodni i prostrani. Vozači mogu voziti vrlo grubo, u tom slučaju možete zatražiti da vozi glatko i polako.

Izvikivanje "auto" ili "rikša" na rikši u prolazu trebalo bi biti dovoljno da privuče pažnju vozača. U većini slučajeva vozači će moći razumjeti hindski, a možda čak i nekoliko riječi engleskog. Obično su vrlo korisni, ali neki će pokušati prevariti turiste. Kao i uvijek, prije ulaska dogovorite cijenu prijevoza. Dnevne i noćne cijene se razlikuju. Ako izgledate kao osoba koja nije iz grada, možda ćete na kraju dobiti previše troškova. Na primjer, mogao bi inzistirati na tarifi na temelju brojača metara i odvesti vas do odredišta dužom rutom. Razumijevanje udaljenosti može biti korisno.

Taksijem

Budući da su auto rikše dominantni način putovanja, osim BRTS-a i AMTS-a, u Ahmedabadu je malo taksija. Tako da ćete teško pronaći taksi na cestama kako biste pozdravili kad god je to potrebno, iako možete rezervirati taksi iz hotela ili ga izravno rezervirati izvan željezničke stanice. Postoji državno odobreno taksi stajalište. ₹ 950 dnevno tijekom 12 sati. Možda je skuplje rezervirati hotele, a bolje je izravno pregovarati s vozačem. Internetske rezervacije moguće su i na raznim web mjestima.

Razgovor

Lokalni jezik je Gudžaratski. Gotovo svi razumiju hindski, a engleski jezik prevladava među obrazovanim ljudima. Većina ljudi u turističkoj industriji barem djelomično razumije engleski jezik.

Vidjeti

Ahmedabad ima nekoliko klesanih povijesnih spomenika, uključujući Stepwell u Adalaju i Rani džamije (posvećene Rani Sipri i Rani Rupmati). Postoje neki muzeji i umjetničke galerije. Moderne poslovne zgrade i trgovački centri prostiru se na nedavno razvijenim područjima.

Važna mjesta koja treba vidjeti uključuju:

Gandhi Ashram
  • 1 Gandhi Aashram (Ašram Sabarmati), Gandhi Ashram, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Ashram Road, 91 79 27557277, faks: 91 79 27560569, . 08:00 - 18:99. Sabarmati Aashram nekoć je bila kuća Mahatme Gandhija i on je osnovao ašram 1915. Danas je, bez sumnje, najveća atrakcija za posjetitelje u Ahmedabadu. Leži na mirnom dijelu rijeke Sabarmati i za života Mahatme nazivan je ašramom Satyagraha. Odavde je Mahatma započeo svoj poznati 'Dandi March' 1930. godine, prosvjedujući protiv poreza na sol koji su nametnuli Britanci. Tri se mudra majmuna i mnoga druga Gandhijijeva učenja mogu vidjeti u prostorijama ašrama. Ašram danas nastavlja posao koji je započela Mahatma, a u njemu se nalaze rukotvorine, ručno izrađena tvornica papira i tvornica kolutova. Postoji još nekoliko atrakcija. Sabarmati Ashram (Q1410702) on Wikidata Sabarmati Ashram on Wikipedia
Vrata tvrđave Bhadra (pogled iznutra)
  • 2 Utvrda Bhadra. Kao poseban šarm raznolikim gradskim znamenitostima dodaje se utvrda Bhadra u kojoj su se nekada nalazile kraljevske palače i uređeni vrtovi. Ponosi se hramom Bhadrakali i izgrađen je 1411. godine za vrijeme vladavine Marathe. Bhadra Fort (Q3544561) on Wikidata Bhadra Fort on Wikipedia
  • 3 Muzej tekstila Calico, Zaklada Sarabhai, nasuprot Shahibagh Underbridgeu, 91 79 22868172, faks: 91 79 22865759. Čet-utor od 10:30 do 12:30, 14:30 do 17:30. Ima veličanstvenu kolekciju rijetkog tekstila koja datira iz 17. stoljeća. Tu je i izvrsna referentna biblioteka o tekstilu. Nalazi se u Zakladi Sarabhai, u mjestu Shahibagh, Muzej tekstila Calico, koji se smatra jednim od najfinijih muzeja tekstila na svijetu, izgrađen je 1949. godine. Ima zbirku novčanih kazni od tekstila, odjeće, namještaja, hramskih predmeta i zanata. Također ima kolekciju ikona mramora, pješčenjaka i bronce.
  • 4 Dada Harir ni Vav, Asarva. Stubište. Dada Harir Stepwell (Q16251479) on Wikidata Dada Harir Stepwell on Wikipedia
  • 5 Akademija scenskih umjetnosti Darpana. Jedna od najstarijih akademija scenskih umjetnosti u gradu. Njegov amfiteatar Natarani ima fantastično mjesto za izvedbu s pogledom na rijeku Sabarmati i jedno je od rijetkih mjesta u koje se u grad mogu dovesti međunarodno priznati umjetnici izvođači.
Hram Hathi Singh Jain
  • 6 Hutheesingov hram Jain, Shahibaugh Road, Madhupura. Impresivna bijela građevina, Jain hram izgrađen od bijelog mramora i složeno klesan posvećen je Dharmanathu: 15. Jini ili Jain Apostolu. Slično svim jainovskim hramovima, i ovaj je hram bogat zamršenim rezbarijama na kojima se, između ostalog, prikazuju i glazbenici. Hutheesing Jain Temple (Q2776493) on Wikidata Hutheesing Jain Temple on Wikipedia
Tipični 'Pol' u Ahmedabadu
  • Baština Kuće stupova, Živo nasljeđe, građevine su stare 200–400 godina, a stanovnici su stare obitelji Ahmedabadi koje još uvijek slijede vjekovne tradicije. Suvenirnica s lokalnim zanatima. Ima stari svijet u velikoj kući koja je poput palače.
  • 7 Indijski institut za menadžment (IIM-A), IIM Ahmedabad, Vastrapur (Lako dostupan s autobusnog kolodvora Andhjan Mandal / IIM BRTS, u blizini IIM Cross Roads na unutarnjoj obilaznici (40 m)). Poslovna škola menadžmenta smještena u arhitektonskoj impresivnoj zgradi. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (Q46027) on Wikidata Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad on Wikipedia
  • 8 Međunarodno društvo za hram svjesnosti Krišne (ISKCON-ov hram), ISKCON, Satelitska cesta, prijelaz autoceste Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (Lako dostupni autobusom BRTS i autobusnom stanicom AMTS pod nazivom "ISKCON Temple" ili "ISKCON Cross Roads"), 91 79 26861945, . 04:30 do 13:00, 16:00 do 21:00. Ovaj hinduistički hram prikazuje Krišnu i njegovog ljubavnika Radhu, koji se smatra oličenjem ljubavi.
  • 9 Muzej automobila automobila Auto World, Dastan Estate, istočni Sardar Patel AUDA Ring Ring, Kathwada (Kružna cesta okružuje grad Ahmedabad, izlazi na njegov istočni dio), 91 79 22820699, faks: 91 79 22820699, . Shri Pranlal Bhogilal pretvorio je svoju privatnu kolekciju vintage automobila u muzej. Ima kolekciju od više od 100 automobila, uključujući Rolls Royce, Bentley, Maybach, Jaguar, Cadillacs, Austin, Chrysler, Lincoln, Ford i mnoge druge. Neke od njih možete voziti za ₹ 500 za 3,5 km.
Stupovi Jama Masjid
  • 10 Jama Mesdžid (Džamija džamija), Jama Masjid, Manek Chowk, Gandhi Road, Khadia. Među najpopularnijim je turističkim znamenitostima grada. Izgrađena od žutog pješčenjaka, ova džamija stoji na 260 stupova koji podupiru 15 kupola na različitim nadmorskim visinama. Džamiju je izgradio Ahmad Shah 1423. godine. Lako je dostupna jer stoji u središtu starog grada. Ova impozantna struktura odražava muslimansku arhitekturu tog razdoblja. Jama Masjid (Q2758009) on Wikidata Jama Mosque, Ahmedabad on Wikipedia
Jhulta Minara (drhtavi minareti) u džamiji Sidi Bashir, Sarangpur
  • 11 Jhulta Minara (Tresući minarete) (u blizini centralne željezničke stanice u području Kalupur). Prilično neobična građevina, Jhulta Minara ili lelujavi minareti dio su džamije Siddi Bashir-a i mogu se pomicati naprijed-natrag primjenom malo sile na najviši luk. Jedan od minareta Englez je djelomično srušio u svojim nastojanjima da razotkrije misteriju njišućih minareta. Džamiju su izgradili majstori, a presudni mehanizam koji dovodi do vibracija i dalje je tajna. Sidi Bashir Mosque (Q2669049) on Wikidata Sidi Bashir Mosque on Wikipedia
  • 12 Jezero Kankaria, Jezero Kankaria, Kankaria (Lako dostupna BRTS autobusnom stanicom 'Jezero Kankaria' i istoimenom autobusnom stanicom AMTS). Tu-Su. Kružno jezero koje je 1451. godine izgradio sultan Qutub-ud-Din. In the centre of the lake is an island garden with a summer palace known as Nagina Wadi. It has a beautiful Musical Fountain show, although the music isn't too good the lights and fountain are worth the visit. 'Bal Vatika' - an aquarium, a boat club, a toy train, a natural history museum and a zoo. ₹10 entrance fee. ₹10. Kankaria Lake (Q16384) on Wikidata Kankaria Lake on Wikipedia
  • 13 Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden (Kankaria Zoo), Kankaria Zoo, Kankaria (Accessible easily by BRTS bus station 'Kankaria Lake' and AMTS bus stop of the same name), 91 79 25463415, 91 79 32984115, faks: 91 79 25463818, 91 79 25350926, . Tu-Su 10:00 to 18:00. It is near to Kankaria Lake and one of the best zoos in India.
  • 14 Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum (L D Institute of Indology), Near Gujarat University, Navrangpura, 91 79 26302463. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute of Indology was established in Ahmedabad by Muni Shri Punyavijayji and Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai. The museum houses priceless collection of books, manuscripts and other reference material from ancient India.The museum is a treasure trove of manuscripts relating to Jainism. In all there are about 45,000 printed books with 75,000 manuscripts including out of which 500 are illustrated ones. These documents from the past cover a wide range of subjects like Vedas, Agamas, Buddhism, Tantras, Jain Darshana, System of Indian Philoshy, Jaina Philoshpy, Grammar and Poetics etc.The institute has also published seven volumes of catalogues in Hindi, Sanskrit, Old Gujrati, Prakrit and Rajasthani. The institute also conducts periodical workshops on manuscriptology and palaeography. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum (Q6480225) on Wikidata Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum on Wikipedia
  • 15 Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum (L D Museum/N C Mehta Gallery), Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum, Nr. Gujarat University, Navarangpura (Accessible by 'L D Engineering College' BRTS bus station and 'St. Xavier's College' AMTS bus stop), 91 79 26306883, . One of the best art museums in the city. It has a wide collection of Indian miniature paintings, stone sculptures, terracotta, paintings of Tagore, art of Nepal and Tibet, bronzes, textiles, wood work, cloth paintings, metal sculptures, coins.
  • 16 Law Garden (accessible by 'Law College' AMTS bus stop). Considered the main centre of activity in Ahmedabad, one can purchase handicrafts and traditional Gujarati outfits, amongst other things
  • 17 Nacionalni institut za dizajn (NID Ahmedabad), National Institute of Design, Paldi, 91 79 26629500, 91 79 26629600, faks: 91 79 26621167, . A design institute with over 16 disciplines of design. In Paldi in West Zone.
Parimal Garden, C G Road
  • 18 Vrt Parimal, C G Road, Panchavati Society, Gulbai Tekra. A public park with nice green surroundings. A good place to jog and relax.
Sabarmati Riverfront (Day)
Sabarmati Riverfront (Evening)
  • 19 Sabarmati Riverfront. Across the city on both the banks of the Sabarmati River, is a refreshing place in the mornings; a very relaxing atmosphere in the evening. A must-visit place. It can be accessed by a narrow road on the right, a few metres ahead from the point where Subhash Bridge ends on the Shahibaug side. Also a road to the left, just a little ahead of Income Tax on Ashram Rd (from RTO side), leads to the Riverfront on the opposite bank to that of the Subhash Bridge one. Sabarmati Riverfront (Q16377) on Wikidata Sabarmati Riverfront on Wikipedia
  • 20 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial, Balvantrai Mehta Road, Shahibagh, Ahmedabad - 380004 (Accessible by 'Circuit House' AMTS bus stop, it's on the Airport Road), toll-free: 91 1800 233 7951. M-Sa 09:00 to 18:00. It is a memorial and museum dedicated to the National Activist and first Home Minister of independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Museum is opposite the Circuit House in the Moti Shahi Mahal Complex in Shahibaug. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial (Q7423740) on Wikidata Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial on Wikipedia
  • 21 Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium (Motera Stadium), Motera Stadium Road, Motera-Sabarmati (accessible by 'Sabarmati Police Station' & 'Motera Cross Road' BRTS station and 'Gujarat Stadium' AMTS bus stop). Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium is an international cricket stadium. Watching Team India play here is a wonderful sight as thousands of fans cheer for them. Rebuilt in 2020. Narendra Modi Stadium (Q3531421) on Wikidata Narendra Modi Stadium on Wikipedia
  • 22 Sarkhej Roza, Makarba, Post Jeevraj Park (accessible by S G Highway), 91 79 6828675, . Known for its architectural complexes. Sarkhej Roza (Q15697211) on Wikidata Sarkhej Roza on Wikipedia
  • 23 Gujarat Science City, Gujarat Science City, Science City Road (accessible by Western Sardar Patel AUDA Ring Road, Sola Cross Roads on S G Highway. Accessible by 'Science City Approach' BRTS bus station and 'Science City' AMTS bus stop), 91 79 65220111, . The Government of Gujarat has established the Gujarat Council of Science City, a registered society, to achieve the Gujarat Science City mandate. Further expansion of Science City & related projects is planned. Gujarat Science City (Q5617014) on Wikidata Gujarat Science City on Wikipedia
Siddi Saiyed Jali Mosque
  • Sidi Sayed Mosque is unique for its exquisite screens. The screen carved out of one rock is exceptional.
  • Swaminarayan Gurukul, a residential and day boarding school run by the Swaminarayan faith of Hinduism. It teaches not only formal education but also provides training in horse-riding, archery, dairy development.
  • SG Highway, or Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Highway, a hub of entertainment in Ahmedabad. The same road leads to Gandhinagar as well, where there is Akshardham temple and other places of interest.
Teen Darwaja, Central Zone Ahmedabad
  • Teen Darwaja (Three Gates) south of Shahpur near Lal Darwaja. It is composed of 3 arched entrances was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah to serve as a royal entrance to Maidan Shahi. Mughal emperor Jehangir and his wife Nur Jahan used to watch the Tazia procession of Mahuram from over these gates.
  • Vaishnodevi Temple, replica of famous Vaishnodevi temple at Sola Gandhinagar Highway.
  • Vastrapur Lake, artificial lake.
  • Veechar Utensil Museum, an odd museum with over 3,000 old, traditional household items. It is based on one man's personal collection. The lack of signs or explanation limits the understanding, and for many the interest, for visitors. The museum is a part of the Vishalla restaurant which serves ethnic Gujarati food.
Ancient well at Adlaj (Ahmadabad) India

Čini

Watch Bollywood movie at Drive-In Theatre

Filmovi

Only some of the cinemas are listed here. For more, visit individual pages of different zones.

Watch a Gujarati film

  • Gauri Cinema, Near Soni ni Chali, National Highway - 8, Odhav, 91 79 22872444.
  • Ashok Cinema, Gheekanta Char Rasta, 91 79 25356598.
  • Sapna Cinema, Sarkhej Highway (National Highway - 8A), Sarkhej, 91 79 26820750.

Watch a Bollywood (Hindi) or Hollywood film:

  • Cinépolis, Cinepolis India Pvt. Ltd., 3rd floor, Alpha One Mall, Vastrapur. A Mexican cinema theatre chain, one of the best quality screens in Ahmedabad.
  • Sunset Drive-In Cinema, Drive-In Road, 91 79 27454600, . Evening. The largest screen in Asia. One can watch film sitting in your car, on the grass or in the balcony seats. Cheaper than most..
  • Mukta A2 Cinema, 4th floor, Gulmohar Mall, Ramdevnagar, Satellite, 91 79 30464500, . A venture by film maker Subhash Ghai. The quality of viewing and the seats (esp. legroom) is among the best in Ahmedabad.
  • PVR Cinemas (PVR Acropolis), PVR Cinemas, 2nd floor, Acropolis Mall, Thaltej Cross Roads, S G Highway. A premier cinema chain in India.
  • Grand Cinemas (Cine Grand), Balaji Agora Mall, Nr. Tapovan Circle, SP Ring Road (Outer), Sughad (Near Motera), Ahmedabad - 382424, 91 79 65211889, . Dubai - fame Grand Cinemas. Very good quality screens, on North - Western periphery of Ahmedabad in a high-end mall (Agora Mall).

Festivali

Sardar Patel Gujarat International Cricket Stadium, Motera
  • Diwaliis one of the popular festival in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It's called the festival of light. People make many sweets and meet each other on this day. It is a festival of Lord Rama and belongs to Ramayana.
  • Makar Sankranti or festival of kites or "Uttarayan", 14 January, in the festival of Makar Sankranti or festival of kites or "Utarayan". The festival marks the end of winter and return of the sun to northern hemisphere and hence is named "Uttar ayan". On this day, many in the city start the day with kite flying, and continue into night with the flying of lamps (Tukkal) attached to kites. The sky is dotted with colourful kites throughout the day.
  • RakshaBandhan - A festival celebrated by sisters and brothers. The festival consists of a sister tying a rakhi on the brother's hand. They ask to be by their side forever and also save them from all the problems they might face in the future. The festival is generally celebrated in the month of August.
  • Holi - Better known as festival of colours, where people apply colour on their beloved very well known as 'gulaal', which was ideally made of 'Kesuda' a flowering plant. But, now people use the powdered form. People gather at one place forgetting all their problems and have fun in this festival. It is also very well associated with myth or Holika - Phrlad & Hirnayakashyapu.
  • Navratri (festival of nine nights), Navratri or the festival of nine nights is devoted to Goddess Shakti. The festival also has the famous folk dance of Gujarat "Garba". The festival continues for nine nights, everybody takes part into it with same emphasis. Each night starts with ceremonial "Aarti" and is followed by Garba until midnight. The Garba dance is carried out around the statue of Goddess Shakti. Garba is also played with Dandiyas in hand. During these nights, the city is beautifully decorated and nights become short.
  • Eid-Ul-Fitr OR Ramdhan Eid is celebrated on the first day of Shaw'waal, at the completion of Ramadan. Shaw'waal is the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The Eid-al-Fitr is a joyous day when Muslims express joy for the health, strength and the opportunities of life, which they believe Allah has given to them to fulfill their obligation of fasting and other good deeds during the month of Ramadan.

The Muslims of Ahmedeabad and surrounding villages come to Eidgah (a holy place to perform Eids' Namaz (prayer) and Shahi Jam-E-Masjid. The people decorate their homes, shops, buildings, greet each other etc.

Kupiti

Crowd at Himalaya Mall, Drive-In Road, Gurukul (Ahmedabad)

Ahmedabad is known for its textile industries including traditional hand embroidered and tie-dyed clothes. If you buy from the roadside shops, be prepared to cjenkati se. It would not be advisable to try these without a local guide. The city's main market area is situated at Teen Darwaja, Dhalgarwad, Ratan Pole, Manek Chowk(old areas)near Lal Darwaja and newer markets such as CG Road and Sarkhej - Gandhinagar highway near Vastrapur & Gurukul. It is generally a crowded area, and very crowded during festival seasons, although with a wide variety of clothes. The street side shops near Law Garden also offers good choices. Some shops such as Bandhej and Sanskruti offer these traditional items at fixed (and maybe overpriced) rates. But now the big shopping malls are offering almost all the things at a very cheap rate. Local sweet shops, where traditional Gujarati sweets will catch your attention: some the more famous are Bhogilal Mulchand Kandoi, Jai Hind and Ras Ranjan.

Jesti

Lunch in Ahamedabad means roti, puri, vegetables, mango sweets, gulab jamun and butter milk.

Ahmedabad is a gastronomic paradise, and there are many restaurants. Gujaratis are fond of eating and the food generally tends to be on the sweeter side. Gujaratis are mostly vegetarians hence most local dishes are vegetarian. However, with the recent advent of international and domestic food chains non-vegetarian food has become popular. Ahmedabad is famous for its ice-creams because of abundance of dairy products in the state and Gujaratis' penchant for sweets. Local specialities include Dhokla, Khandvi, Srikhand, Haandvo, Bhajiya amongst others.

A famous food from Ahmedabad and/or Gujarat is the 'Cheese and Pineapple Jam sandwich which is sold by most sandwich vendors in Gujarat, especially in Ahmedabad, despite this dish being famous in Gujarat, the other parts of India find this dish to be disgusting, wait till you actually try the sandwhich!

There are lots of Gujarati dining halls where you can get unlimited "thali" meals for around ₹250. A thali consists of variety of concoctions including salads, appetizers, snacks, breads, pulses, vegetable curries and sweets.

If you have not stayed in India for long, select a food place which is famous and well organised (hotels, big restaurants). Otherwise, its fun to eat at one of the road side stalls, especially at the Khau Galli in Law Garden area and Khan Pan Bazaar in Manekchawk. Various stalls open in the evening until late at night. You may enjoy Paani - Puri (Gol Gappa), Indian Chat, Indian Sandwiches, North Indian, Indian-Chinese and some continental cuisines, amazingly at road-side stalls and for less than a ₹60 item. Recently, SG Road in the western part of city has transformed into an restaurant strip. It has over 100 restaurants in a five-mile stretch offering most varieties in all price ranges.

  • Amazo Restaurant, Gelateria, Cafeteria (Area: Prahladnagar, St Xavier's College crossroads, Paldi) Specialised vegetarian Italian and Mexican food.
  • Vishala (Area: Vasna Toll Naka): Best Dish: Thali Meals. Average food, but unusual because of its village-like decor and rather strange utensils museum. It has several pre-dinner activities like puppet-show for children, folk music and dance, snake-charmers, etc.
  • Tadka Punjabi (Area: Opp. Vastrapur Lake, Vastrapur) Serves authentic Punjabi food specialities such as Amritsari Kulcha, Bathure-chhole, stuffed parathas and lassi.
  • Sankalp (Area: CG Road, SG Road) A chain with outlets across them city that specialises in South Indian food. It set an Guinness World Record for the "longest dosa (thin-crepe) in the World" (25 feet)
  • Havmor (Area: Panchwati, Stadium Circle) Known for its Chola Bhatura, a north Indian dish. Novelty ice creams such as Raja Rani, Cassata Roll Cut, Tall Beauty are specialities
  • Choice Snacks (Area: CG Road) Excellent Chaat items including Bhel, Indian-style pizza and sandwiches.
  • Bardo(Area: C.G Road, Near Choice) Excellent Kathiyawadi Food with good staff and value for money.
  • Honest (Area: Panchwati, SG Road, etc.) A well-known fast-food chain that started as road-side stall serving Pav-Bhaji and Pulav in Law Garden area and now a fledging restaurant chain
'Khaman', the popular Gujarati breakfast
  • Asarfi Kulfi (Area: Panchwati & Law Garden & Gurukul) They only serve dessert. Try any of the Kulfis
  • Bhagwati Chat (Area: Panchwati) The best dish is the paneer tikka. Try the gulab jamun or jabeli for dessert.
  • Oswallu (Area: Ashram Road Nr. Statue of Mahatma Gandhi) Snack shop specialising in Gujarati snacks and sweets such as Jalebis (sweet-syrup filled pretzels), Fafda (flat chick-pea biscuits served with spicy papaya chutney).
  • Raipur Bhajia House (Area: Raipur Darwaja) Famous for Bhajias (much better taste & quality than the Astodia Bhajia)
  • Cafe Upper Crust (Area: Vijay Char Rasta, Vastrapur) A popular cafe with teenagers. Dishes including veg/non-vegetarian sizzlers, pastas, sandwiches, cakes and desserts. Hosts occasional food festivals.
  • Mirch Masala (Area: CG Road, SG Road) Serves North-Indian food in a typical highway "dhaba" setting. Excellent food but more interesting for its decor.
  • King's Food Factory (Area: Panchwati cross road, CG Road) It is new restaurant chain. They serve Indian cuisine as well as some Spanish, Italian, Chinese and American food. Very nice dessert are available in the coffee parlour and there is a possibility to play some scrabble or uno upstairs. It is clean, all staff speak English; Wi-Fi, A/C and two plasma TV screens.
  • ZK(Area: Relief Road). One of the best and oldest non-veg restaurant in the city
  • Ras Ranjan (Area: Vijay Char Rasta). Great place for sweets, Bislari Paani Puri, Paneer Tikka w/famous chutney, vaada pav.
  • Puding Good veg and non-veg food, and in particular the Hydrabadi Biryani.
  • Seva Cafe is a gift economy restaurant, serving meals made by volunteers. The meals are offered as gifts to the guests who are asked to ‘Pay Forward’ as a chain of kindness. The guests and volunteers have continued this chain have provided more than 85,000 meals.

Other than these that are several other restaurants that serve excellent food for example (Swati Snacks, House of MG both famous for Gujarati food in chic setting, Bawarchi for Punjabi food, etc.) For western palates, a good way to find new restaurants is to ask a local, especially someone young who would certainly know about such places. International chains like Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Subway are present throughout the city.

For some street food following places are quite famous:

  • R. K. Vadapau, Vijay Char Rasta, Vada Pau at its best, it is also known as Anna's Vada Pau
  • Karnavati Dabeli, Opp. Hirabhai Tower, Uttam Nagar, Maninagar, Best Kachhi Dabeli

Piće

Gujarat is one of the few Indian states where alcohol is prohibited. But this applies only to Indians. If you have a non-Indian passport / green card holder/ PR status, you can get an alcohol permit valid for one month by going to an alcohol shop large hotel and purchasing one. Hotels that have alcohol shops include: Cama Hotel in Khanpur, Hotel Inder Residency, Opp. to Gujarat College, Comfort Inn President Hotel at CG Road among others open from 12 noon to 20:00 Monday to Saturday ph no. 91 79 26467575. Many local people will be able to direct you because they can purchase alcohol on a 'health' licence. If you are non-resident of Gujarat, then one can get alcohol permits issued at alcohol shops on showing proof of travel to Ahmedabad like (1) Air/Train/Bus ticket,(2) any Identity proof by Govt. with Photo, Address & birthdate preferably driving licence and (3a) your Ahmedabad address proof such as Residence Address of Local friend/relatives electric/telephone bill/ driving licence or (3b) Proof of stay at hotel.

However, if you are staying longer you will need a non-resident permit. For that, you will need: a photocopy of passport including your entry stamps, a photocopy of visa, a photocopy of a local resident's ID card (drivers licence will probably be easiest). As of January 2009, ₹1000 (although the person may ask for ₹50 extra as a bribe but should not be given). If you can get a local person to go with you, the entire experience will be a lot easier.

Directions1 Get your copies notarized as ‘true’ copies. If you don't have easy access to someone who can do this, the Prohibition and Excise Department will direct you to a nearby office. This will cost about ₹10 per copy.2. Go to Prohibition and Excise Department which is just off the Ellis bridge on the Victoria garden side of old city .3. Pick up the bank payment form, and get copies notarized if you haven't already done this.4. Fill in the name and local address for the permit holder5. Get a rickshaw and go to the State Bank of India which is very near by. If a rickshaw is not available, the bank is in walking distance.6. Pay ₹1050 (or the asked fee) at the State Bank of India7. Get an ink stamp on form from bank8. Take your copies, your payment slip and your forms back to the Prohibition and Excise Department.9. The Department office will provide you with form F.L. /A-1. Fill out form and ask for more than the maximum allowed (ask for about 6 units) to ensure you get the maximum.10. Pay ₹2 at the Department office. Receive two stamps which are to be stuck onto get form F.L. / A-1 form to show you have paid.

You will either be able to pick up the license immediately, or in a few days. Once you have your licence, you take it to a large hotel where they have an alcohol shop, and make your purchases.

Bootlegging is rampant, but it carries a risk as well. Decent brands of Indian whisky start around ₹200 as do rum, vodka and gin. Premium brands range from ₹600 to ₹1,800 for 12-year-old Scotch.

Beer is difficult to buy as is wine/vodka/gin/brandy/scotch/champagne/rum.

Booze is strictly a private affair and don't expect to order a drink at a restaurant, and there are no pubs or bars, and you will have to drink in your hotel room or at someone's home. If someone invites you to a party, there is a good chance you will be offered a drink there. Under a new amendment to the law prohibiting alcohol, you cannot be arrested or detained for consuming alcohol illegally unless you misbehave under influence or indulge in bootlegging. However, it is best to consume alcohol at your hotel room or at a very close friends place. Majority of the guests staying at a hotel consume it in their rooms and there is always an implied consent from the hotel who will serve you ice, soft drinks and glasses.

Many small shops sell lassi, a yogurt drink. Lassi choices include: sweet, salty, with almonds. Farki, Girish Cold Drinks and Krishna Dairy are some of the famous ones. Apart from this, Janta Ice Cream and Cold Drinks offers a delicious drink cold Chocolate Coco, a chocolate flavoured thick shake. Janta has its shops across Ahmedabad. There is also a very wide variety of fruit juices available. Most large places like Havmor are reputable and use good water, but you should exercise care when drinking at smaller places.

Spavati

Proračun

Cheaper hotels are available on the Eastern side of the Sabarmati in the old town area.

More expensive and newer hotels are available in the more affluent Navrangpura area.

In case you don't have an idea where to go when you arrive to the city, you could ask a rickshaw driver to take you to Relief Road which has plenty of budget accommodation available and is pretty close to the main train station.

  • Hotel Ginger. Off Drive-in road, close to the SG Road Business district. A no-frills, business class hotel, similar to the other Gingers. From ₹1000/night.
  • Hotel Caspia Pro, Plot 38/1, Prahladnagar Road, Besides Venus Atlantis, Prahlad Nagar, 91 79 4900 4141. The chain opened in July 2012.

Srednja klasa

  • Lemon Tree Hotel, Ahmedabad in Ahmedabad's downtown shopping and commercial area of CG Road in Navrangpura, this is an attractive and airy hotel.
  • Hotel Royal Highness is in the heart of business and shopping areas at Lal Darwaja. This hotel charges a premium mid range hotel tariff, with around 50 rooms and 8 conference rooms.
  • Hotel Cama Park Plaza is a landmark of culture and comfort in the city of Ahmedabad. It is in the heart of business and shopping areas. It combines old-world charm with 21st century amenities.
  • Hotel Comfort Inn Sunset has a unique architectural design. Its close proximity from Airport is another advantage.
  • Hotel Fortune is an economy hotel of Ahmedabad around 10 km from the Airport. Ammeneties include large meeting rooms, business facilities and food & beverage options. Close to the city centre, government houses and major business center in the city.
  • Hotel Comfort Inn President, on C.G. Road, sells a wide range of brands of whisky, wine and beer. Liquor permits issued in the liquor shop to non-residents of Gujarat and foreigners against photo ID.
  • Hotel Quality Inn is a business class hotel in the commercial district on the banks of Sabarmati River. Hotel provides an excellent view of the river at dawn and in the evening. Has 69 rooms & suites, multi-cuisine restaurant, health club and business centre.
  • Hotel Westend is in the commercial area.
  • Hotel Country Inn is a hotel suited for business travellers in the business and shopping areas, off Drive-In Road.
  • Hotel Ramada is suited for business travellers in Prahladnagar, near the SG Road, which is a business and shopping area

Razmetanje

  • Hyatt Ahmedabad. In city centre adjacent to the Vastrapur Lake.
  • Gateway Hotel (formerly Taj Residency). Close to the airport and 15-minute drive from the central business district and state capital, Gandhinagar.
  • Hotel Le Meridien. From ₹3750/night
  • Hotel Pride is in the Judge's Bungalows area by Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway.
  • Hotel Fortune Landmark on Ashram Road.
  • Hotel Inder Residency is in calm and quiet western suburbs of Ahmedabad close to main commercial roads: C.G & Ashram road. Easy accessibility to the Railway Station and Airport.
  • Hotel Courtyard by Marriott. On Satellite Road.
  • Royal Orchid Central, 91 80 4127 6667. Near Gujarat College.
  • House of MG - in the old historic city is a 5-star Heritage Hotel
  • The Grand Bhagwati, 301, Circle P, Prahaladnagar Garden Road, S.G. Road, 91 7926841000, . Bodakdev, SG Road
  • Cambay Grand - Thaltej, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway
  • Hotel St Laurn is in the city centre, Ashram Road

Spojiti

International code for India is 91The local area code is 79. Thus in total, 91 79 must be prefixed to a phone number.

Buy pre-paid SIM

To buy a SIM card foreign nationals need to provide a photocopy of their passport, Indian visa page, a passport-sized photo and a proof of residence in India. As with much in India, the associated bureaucracy can be slow and frustrated. Activation of a SIM card can take a number of days.

The top mobile phone networks in India are:

Emergency information

  • Emergency Help (at any time) - 108
  • Police - 100
  • Fire - 101
  • Ambulance - 102 / 108
  • Airport Inquiry - 141
  • Railways I.V.R.S. - 139
  • Railways General Enquiry - 131
  • Telephone Directory Inquiry - 197
  • Telephone Local Assistance - 199

Snaći se

The railway reservation office, and tourist booking window, are in an air conditioned building just outside and to the right (when looking from the street) of the Kalupur Railway station. Other railways stations are able to book tourist quota, but often refuse to serve you and refer you to Kalupur Railway station after a lengthy wait.

  • Canada and United States Visa Facilitation Centre Gujarat Chambers Building, Shri Ambika Mills, Ashram Road (Ellis Bridge)

Bolnice

The main Apollo Hospital is in the twin city of Gandhinagar, but very close to the airport. The Apollo City Centre is in Ellisbridge area (Zapadna zona).

Vijesti

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Ostati siguran

People are friendly and the police will help you when you have an emergency. Ahmedabad is relatively safe because alcohol is not permitted: no late-night rowdyism as seen in other cities.

Police stations

Ahmedabad City Police has around 35 major police stations besides the minor police chowkis.

For emergency, dial 100.

Find your police station ovisno o području. Contact details (e-mail IDs and phone numbers) can be found when clicking on the respective station.

Idi dalje

  • Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar - a 35 km ride from Ahmedabad is not to be missed. They have various shows throughout the day showing the rich Indian heritage and the legend of Lord Swaminarayan. The water show in the evening is one of the best you will find in India.
Stepwell
  • Adalaj Step-Well - a remarkable structure, dug five stories deep underground and full of intricate carvings. 15 km north of Ahmedabad. Vidjeti Gandhinagar article for details.
  • Nal Sarovar - Bird Sanctuary About 65 km southwest of Ahmedabad, spread over 120 km2, the lake - Nal Sarovar - the extensive reed beds and marshes are an ideal habitat for aquatic plants and animals. The lake attracts a large variety of birds like plovers, sandpipers, stints, cormorants, grebes and openbill storks among others. The best season to visit the sanctuary is November to February.
  • Thol Bird Sanctuary This sanctuary is about 30 km west of the city centre. Just as Nal Sarovar, this lake attracts a large variety of bird species. It has become more preferable for the amdavadis to take an early morning trip. Although it does not have any facilities like boating, it has turned out more favourable as this is a lesser known place. It will be best to rent a taxi for a morning as there is no public transport available here. November to March is the best time to visit.
Routes through Ahmedabad
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