| Trade and commerce is not something that is new to | | | | The Jhulta Minar is another ancient wonder that the |
| Ahmedabad. It has been a part of the city since ages. | | | | city has preserved. Its swaying capacity is still a |
| Interestingly, Ahmedabad was known to be hung on | | | | mystery to architects. Amongst the religious sites, the |
| three threads: gold, silk and cotton. Though not much | | | | Akshardham Temple, the Vaishnodevi Temple and the |
| has changed and textiles are a major part of the | | | | ISCKON Temple are the most visited ones. |
| industrial scene even now, other things have come up | | | | Towards the newer side of Ahmedabad city, one |
| too. Ahmedabad is now a major player in mineral | | | | would find more of everything that is cotemporary. |
| trading too. Power, petrochemicals, agro produce, IT, | | | | The city is home to some of the finest educational |
| pharmaceuticals, all are closely following the league. | | | | institutions in the world. The Indian Institute of |
| The pace at which Ahmedabad has developed is | | | | Management here is the best in the country and one |
| something that amazes everyone. The startling | | | | of the best in the world. Lately, the city has come up |
| wannabe metropolis boasts of an unparalleled | | | | as a major medical tourism center too. Offering the |
| infrastructure. Towering commercial complexes, glitzy | | | | best of medical services at minimal costs it is |
| showrooms and luring shopping spaces ensure that | | | | frequented by people from all over. Most locals who |
| Ahmedabad is no less than any other metro in the | | | | have migrated out of the country also come back |
| country. In fact, the city has preserved its leisurely | | | | here to avoid the medical expenses in other countries. |
| pace and the locals take care that they have a good | | | | A heavily industrialized city, Ahmedabad is a major |
| work-life balance as well as their vibrant culture. | | | | business tourism center. Most traders from Western |
| A unique feature about Ahmedabad is that it has kept | | | | India have to visit this place for it is a major hub for |
| the older town distinctly separate from the newer one. | | | | textiles, gold, petrochemicals and a lot many other |
| Roughly, it is the river Sabarmati that marks out the | | | | products. This has brought about a good number of |
| difference. The city has preserved its past well. Even | | | | hotels in Ahmedabad too, from the luxury hotel The |
| as the wave of modernity and transformation has hit | | | | Pride to the comfortable 3 star Sarovar Portico Hotel. |
| the city in a big way, it is nice to note that heritage is | | | | Ranging from budget to luxury they are good in |
| given proper care. The Archaeological Survey of India | | | | number and offer different budget. Tourists can rest |
| lists more than sixty ancient monuments in the town. | | | | assured of finding good properties for staying in |
| The Bhadra Fort and Jama Masjid are some of the | | | | Ahmedabad. |
| fine structures contributed by the founder of the city. | | | | |