| Book discount flights to Ahmedabad on CheapOair and save up to 65%! As the industrial and textile center of India, it is renowned as 'Manchester of the East’. Ahmedabad got its name from Sultan Ahmed Shah who founded it in 1411 A.D. Steeped in rich tradition and culture, Ahmedabad has a modernity that attracts people from everywhere. Ahmedabad is filled with historical sites and museums, including the world-renowned Calico Textile Museum featuring rare textiles dating back to the 17th century.
While visiting Ahmedabad, many visitors explore the Gandhi Aashram, Ahmedabad Aquarium, Bhadra Fort, the natural History Museum, Sidi Kankaria, the beautiful architecture of the Akshardham Temple, Sayed Mosque, famous for its lovely screens carved of one piece of rock and the mysterious Jhulta Minara, famous for its swaying minarets.
Ahmedabad is also known for its rich cultural festivities, especially the festival of Navratri that lasts for nine days. Huge ceremonies and gatherings are held all over the city and its really exciting to see people performing Garbha, a traditional dance form. As a modern industrial center, Gujarat also has one-stop malls and the best of food from across the globe.
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