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About Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad received its name in the 15th century by its founder Sultan Ahmed Shah. Located in Gujarat, a state in India, it is one of the state’s most interesting cities. The Sabarmati River, which passes through the city, gives life to both the city and the region it is located in. Some of the city’s most attractive features are the outer walls built by Mahmud Begada in the 15th century to fortify the city. Although today a significant portion has been destroyed, the remains of the city walls are clearly visible.
Among the most notable places to visit are The Calico Museum of Textiles, considered one of the world’s best textile museums, the Bhadra Fort where you can enjoy views of the city from above, the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, which brings together cultural and artistic events, and known as the Gandhi Museum, the Sabarmati Ashram, which is an interesting museum featuring things from Gandhi’s time spent in Ahmedabad. One of the most practical and fastest ways to explore the city is to partake in a cultural tour, which depart from the city center at regular intervals starting in the early morning.
After the tour, which is the best way to discover Ahmedabad’s most important historical sites, enjoy a meal in the city center. There are many restaurants where you can enjoy traditional Indian food, or foreign restaurants that mostly offer Far Eastern cuisine, or vegetarian restaurants.
Transportation to Ahmedabad City Center from Airport
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Intl. Airport
It is very easy to reach Ahmedabad city center from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport by taxi or renting a car. There are 4 different bus routes carrying passengers to the city center. This transportation alternative is much more affordable and especially passengers with backpacks can benefit from this option.
Taxi
There are taxi stands at the exit of the arrival area of the Terminal 1 building of the airport. Since self-employed taxi drivers generally don’t use taximeter, they can demand higher fares. You can ask for a reliable taxi contracted with the airport by visiting the prepaid taxi counter located in the Terminal 1. Travelling to the city center from the airport costs approximately 300 INR. If you will agree with a different driver, make sure to bargain before getting on the taxi.
Car Rental
Car rental companies offer service in the arriving passenger area located in Terminal 1. Since there is heavy traffic in the city and drivers don’t generally obey the traffic rules, foreigners are advised to rent a car with a driver. However, if you decide to drive the car on your own, in order to reach the city center from the airport you should follow the Airport Road when you go out of the airport and go across one of the bridges on Sabarmati River. You can get to the city center in about twenty minutes by driving southward along the riverside.
Bus
Some bus routes operated by private companies and municipality depart from the airport and carry passengers to Ahmedabad city center. The travel lasts about 20 minutes. Bus routes 105 and 101 go to the Lal Darwaja Bus Station in the city center and bus routes 16 and 06 go to the main railway station in the city center. Passengers can transfer from these stations and reach other cities or rural regions of the city. Since the buses can be very crowded, passengers with heavy luggage aren’t advised to use the bus option.
