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Airports in New York City
John F. Kennedy International Airport (also known as Kennedy Airport or JFK) is the primary airport serving New York metropolitan area. It is located in the borough of Queens and ranks as the busiest international airways gateway into North America. The airport provides scheduled domestic and international flights, the latter flying to and from all major parts of the world. Travelers can avail seamless connectivity between New York City and the airport through a train network (offered by New York City Subway and Long Island Rail Road), airport shuttle buses, city buses, yellow cabs or taxis and private vehicles.
Explore Ahmedabad, India
Ahmedabad (also known as Amdavad) is the largest city and former capital of the Indian state of Gujarat. Founded as Karnavati in 11th century, this culturally and architecturally affluent riverside city along Sabarmati River is a tourist magnet for its vibrant festivals and predominantly sweet cuisines. The Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi had also lived here in Sabarmati Ashram and had launched his non-cooperation movement Dandi March in 1930. Some tourist attractions here are Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell, Jama Mosque and Bhadra Fort. The same order of rich cultural dynamism is attached to the cultural festivals like Uttarayan (an annual kite-flying) and Navratri and popular folk dance of Gujarat- the Garba are crowd magnets besides the regular festivals like Deepavali, Rath Yatra and Tajia.
Things to do in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Sabarmati Ashram (or Gandhi Ashram or Satyagrah Ashram) - Sabarmati Ashram is located on the banks of the River Sabarmati in the Sabarmati suburb of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. It had served as the one of the residences of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and his wife for nearly 12 years, and was also the launching pad for Gandhi's famous Dandi March in 1930 that later went on to play a crucial role in India's independence. The ashram also has a museum, the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya with several thousand letters written to and by Gandhi, and his personal belongings. Common folklore assumes that it is located on a former site of an ancient Indian saint, Dadhichi Rishi who had donated his bones to the Gods.
- Jama Masjid - The Jama Masjid (also known as Jami or Jumma Mosque) is a delightful piece of art and artisanship, both inside and outside. It is built with yellow sandstone and stands in the center of a large rectangular courtyard that offers three entrances to the mosque. Originally intended only for the royal family, this mosque is hallmarked by an inscription on one of its walls that says the mosque was inaugurated by Sultan Ahmad Shah I on January 4, 1424.
- Sidi Saiyyed Mosque - The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque (also known as Sidi Saiyyid ni Jali in Gujarati language) is a late 16th century marvel known for its exponential religious identity and remarkable architectural identity. It was built in the last year of the existence of Sultanate of Gujarat by Sidi Saiyyid. This mosque is hallmarked by its ten ornate windows that together flaunt latticework (or jalis in Gujarati) on the side and rear arches.
Best Time to fly to Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad experiences very hot and dry summers and mild chilly winters. The best time to visit here is during the winter season from November to February when the temperature is between 28 and 32 deg C. one can enjoy sightseeing and attend cultural festivals during this period. If you are interested in budget travel, the time to fly Ahmedabad is during the summer season from March to June. This time of the year is full of blistering heat with temperatures beyond 40 deg C and almost zero rainfall, a combination that also yields fewer tourists and consequently cheaper flight and accommodation rates.
