Ahmedabad, India

15 Best Things to Do in Ahmedabad

The sights travelers rate highest in Ahmedabad, with what makes each worth your time.

We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 52 we track here. Updated monthly.

  1. Gandhi Ashram

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad was Mahatma Gandhi's home and headquarters for some of the most pivotal years of India's independence struggle (1917–1930), and it remains a deeply moving place of pilgrimage.

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  2. Sabarmati Riverfront

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Sabarmati Riverfront is Ahmedabad's modern, landscaped promenade along both banks of the Sabarmati River, an ambitious urban-renewal project that transformed the river's edge into a wide…

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  3. Kankaria Lake

    Park & nature

    Kankaria Lake is a sprawling recreational hub in Ahmedabad, originally built in the 15th century by Sultan Qutb-ud-din.

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  4. Manek Chowk (Ahmedabad)

    Market

    Manek Chowk is the pulsating heart of Ahmedabad's old city, a square that shape-shifts throughout the day.

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  5. Manek Chowk

    LandmarkFree entry

    Manek Chowk is a lively public square in the heart of Ahmedabad's walled city, near Bhadra Fort.

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  6. Law Garden Night Market

    MarketFree entry

    Law Garden Night Market is a bustling bazaar that comes alive after sunset in the heart of Ahmedabad.

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  7. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

    Religious siteFree entry

    The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is a small but architecturally significant mosque located in the heart of Ahmedabad.

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  8. Auto World Vintage Car Museum

    Museum

    Auto World Vintage Car Museum is a paradise for automobile enthusiasts, located on the outskirts of Ahmedabad along the Sardar Patel Ring Road.

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  9. Iskcon Temple

    Religious siteFree entry

    A serene ISKCON temple on Satellite Road in Ahmedabad, dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for its spiritual ambiance and architecture.

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  10. Hutheesing Jain Temple

    Religious site

    The Hutheesing Jain Temple, constructed in 1848 by a wealthy Jain merchant, is a masterpiece of white marble architecture in Ahmedabad.

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  11. Jagannath Temple, Ahmedabad

    Religious site

    The Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad, built in the 16th century, is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Jagannath.

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  12. Hathee Singh Jain Temple

    Religious siteFree entry

    The Hathee Singh Jain Temple, located near Delhi Darwaza in Ahmedabad, is a remarkable example of Jain architecture and spirituality.

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  13. Calico Museum of Textiles

    Museum

    The Calico Museum of Textiles in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, houses a historic collection of Indian fabrics and is managed by the Sarabhai Foundation.

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  14. Jama Mosque, Ahmedabad

    Religious site

    The Jama Mosque in Ahmedabad, constructed in 1424, is a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its vast courtyard, surrounded by colonnades, can hold thousands of worshippers.

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  15. Vastrapur Lake

    Park & natureFree entry

    Vastrapur Lake is a man-made lake and recreational area in the heart of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Surrounded by a well-maintained park, it offers a peaceful escape from the city's hustle.

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6 outdoor adventures near Ahmedabad

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After dark

6 best bars & nightlife spots

Zen Cafe and Sphere Lounge lead the night.

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For the kids

12 things to do with kids

Kankaria Lake and more the whole crew will rate.

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Date night

8 romantic spots for couples

Kankaria Lake at two-person pace.

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