Fascinating places you can visit on one day Ahmedabad trip
Ahmedabad is an important city in the Gujarat state of India. If you have only a day’s time to spend in Ahmedabad, you can visit the following places.
Adalaj Stepwell
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Also known as Rudabai stepwell, the Adalaj stepwell is an ancient water source for the residents of Adalaj village, a rural town close to Ahmedabad. It is believed to be constructed during the 1400s by the king of Vaghela dynasty.
Address: Adalaj, Gujarat 382421, India
Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next destination: Sabarmati Ashram, 30 minutes drive
Sabarmati Ashram
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Located on the banks of Sabarmati river, the ashram is now a museum depicting the life and work of India’s leader Mahatma Gandhi.
Address: Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Ashram Rd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380027, India
Contact: +91 79 2755 7277
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
Next destination: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, 10 minutes drive
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
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It is one of the famous mosques of Ahmedabad. It was constructed in the year 1572 AD.
Address: Opposite Electricity House Gheekanta, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
Contact: +91 79 2550 7147
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Jama Masjid, 10 minutes drive
Jama Masjid
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The Jama Masjid of Ahmedabad is an iconic landmark in the town. It is a yellow sandstone mosque with 15 domes.
Address: Manek Chowk, Gandhi Road, Danapidth, Khadia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Bhadra Fort, 10 minutes walk
Bhadra Fort
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Built by Ahmed Shah I of Muzaffarid dynasty in the year 1411, the Bhadra Fort is almost ruined with surviving walls and gate.
Address: Court Road, Bhadra, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
Time to spend: 30 minutes
Next destination: Sabarmati Riverfront, 5 minutes drive
Sabarmati Riverfront
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It is a promenade (paved walking path) along the banks of river Sabarmati. You can enjoy boating, strolling in the park, etc.
Address: Sabarmati Riverfront Walkway East, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
Visiting time: 04:00 AM to 01:30 AM
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next destination: Kankaria Lake, 20 minutes drive
Kankaria Lake
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Also known as Hauj-e-Qutb, Kankaria Lake is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad. The lakeside offers soothing breeze all time.
Address: Kankaria, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380002
Time to spend: 45 minutes
You can also rent a car in Ahmedabad for your itinerary and onward journey.
Route plan
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