Ahmedabad - A City To Remember By Dave Text At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Also known as Amdavad or Karnavati, Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the beautiful Sabarmati River. Extremely rich in culture, Ahmedabad is famous for its festivals like the Uttrayan, Navaratri and the Rathyatra. Visitors throng to this city to enjoy the festivals and be part of the celebrations. Ahmedabad the largest city in Gujarat blends an ancient heritage with a vibrant present. It nurtures in its pages of history, a breath of harmony and a show-case of exquisite art. Ahmedabad is known for its beautiful monuments of historical and archaeological importance. The elegant architecture of its mosques and mausoleums is a unique blend of Muslim and Hindu Styles.

The city is named after a Sultan, Ahmad Shah who founded it in 1411 AD and graced it with splendid monuments. In 1572, Emperor Akbar seized Ahmedabad and assimilated it within the great Mughal Empire. Ahmedabad became an important business center during the Mughal period until the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, after which the Ahmedabad city again began to decline. It was then that the British rulers seized Ahmedabad and set up a number of textile mills here. Ahmedabad was then getting to be known as the Manchester of India for its textile industries.

There is plenty to see and do, while in Ahmedabad. Ancient mosques, temples and forts are the main attraction for tourist. Visitors like to visit Jumma Masjid, Hutheesingh derasar and famous Sabarmati Ashram. The latter is now a national pilgrimage site and was the nerve center for the Indian Freedom movement. Mahatma Ganghi fondly known as Bapu lived here from 1917 until 1930. It was a human laboratory where the Mahatma could test his moral and spiritual hypotheses. The Ashram at Sabarmati displays the Mahatma's letters and other possessions and collection of photographs of his years of India's freedom struggle. Another interesting place to visit here is the Jumma mosque that was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1423. Built in yellow sandstone, it combines the best of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture, standing on 260 pillars supporting 15 domes at varying elevations. Then there is the ornate Hatheesing Jain Temple, built outside Delhi Gate by Sheth Hatheesing. It was designed by Premchand Salat and is dedicated to Dharmanath, the fifteenth Jina or Jain apostle. It was built at a cost of Rs ten lakhs, a sum unimaginable in those days.

For visitors looking out for comfortable lodging options in Ahmedabad will find plenty of good options to choose from. The Cama Hotel is a luxurious hotel by the banks of the Sabarmati River offering world class service with a multi cuisine restaurant and coffee shop. Another centrally located option is the Fortune Hotel Landmark which has more than ninety well furnished rooms. There are many restaurants which cater to Chinese cuisine, multicuisine, Arabian food and one that specializes in barbeques too. For those looking to stay close to the airport, can check in at the Comfort Inn Sunset. It’s a great place for the corporate traveler as one can find business related facilities here along with a business centre.

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