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Travel to AHMEDABAD - Ahmedabad is a colorful city where one can take pleasure of the better things of life, be it food or delight. It is also known as the 'textile city of India' and is second largest industrial city in western India. The fascination of the various museums, mosques, and forts complements the simplicity of the Ahmedabad city. It is quiet famous for its exquisite handicrafts, Indo-Saracenic architectural structures and bhandej textiles. It is truly traveller's delight. Sabarmati Ashram is built on the outskirts of the city, from where Mahatma Gandhi guided India to freedom. |
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AHMEDABAD AT A GLANCE |
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FACTS & FIGURES : |
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Arrea |
204.6 sq. km. |
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Altitude |
48.77 mts above MSL |
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Language |
Gujrati, Hindi, English. |
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Rainfall |
The average yearly rainfall varies from 100 mm to 50 mm. |
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HOW TO REACH : |
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By RAIL : Ahmedabad is a major junction on the Delhi / Mumbai route and is connected by various super fast trains.
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By ROAD : State Road Transport Corporations of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan provide regular bus services to Ahmedabad from all major centres in the area. |
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BY AIR : Ahmedabad is connected with most major cities Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata. |
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SHOPPING : |
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Ahmedabad is a shopper’s paradise especially if you like fabric such as exclusive saris, bedspreads, bandanas and other handicrafts, such as the city’s famous Zari embriodery. The place is also known for ethnic jewellery. It has fascinating range of Patola silks, ethnic fabrics, silver jewellery, furniture and handicrafts. |
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