In which quarter house in Ahmedabad?

Are you leaving for an unforgettable trip to North India? This is our presentation of the neighborhoods where to sleep in Ahmedabad!

L’ India is often subject to extreme, uninterested feelings: pollution, noise, odors, dirt and insalubrity (sometimes) and great misery induced by strong economic and social disappointment, sometimes social moods – but also all the beauty and exoticism of a country offering a guaranteed acculturation – make the country arouse curiosity or fascination and return to it Located in North India east of Gujarat State, the city of Ahmedabad is the fifth largest city in the country with 5.57 million inhabitants (2011 figures).

Built on both sides of the river Sabarmati Ahmedabad enjoys a warm and dry climate in an arid region where deforestation is an alarming consequence of capitalist industrialization. Economic and cultural centre in Gujarat State, Ahmedabad has a rich cultural, architectural and culinary heritage. Where to stay in Ahmedabad?

Find a place to sleep in Ahmedabad will be cheap for a European or American tourist. Here is our mini-guide on the areas where to stay in Ahmedabad: Old City, Jodhpur, Vastrapur, Satellite, Vejalpur and Bodakdev are the main areas where to sleep.

Old town

In 2012, Ahmedabad was elected the best city in India for its quality of life: the city is indeed one of the most popular Indians and expatriates. Founded in the 15th century by Sultan Ahled Shah, Ahmedabad became one of India’s most powerful cities. The old town, located north of the modern city, shines with the beauty of its historical monuments and the popular atmosphere that reigns in its many markets.

Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 8 July 2017, the historic old city – Shahibaug – offers the significant interest to be located in relative proximity to the airport, the central station and that of being able to visit most of the historical monuments of the city. It is penetrated by the fortifications, the Teen Darwaja Gate, for example, with its three arches. Near the bridge, do not miss the Swaminarayan temple, for the pleasure of the eyes. The Textiles Museum The Calico, the national memorial Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel , the temple Swaminarayan Mandir Narayanghat , are among the unmissable in the neighborhood. To discover them, opt for one guided tour special religious monuments that will allow you to dive into the cultural history of the country. To stay in Shahibaug, you will find large traditional houses.

The city center

Located on the right bank of the Sabarmati River, the city centre district is full of Hindu mosques and temples, shops of all kinds, bars and restaurants. Don’t miss going to see her Jama Masjid , a great mosque of Ahmedabad where Muslims are accustomed to doing their ablutions.

More to the west, the Bhadra Fort and its great place are to be seen for the large textile market that stands there. Get up to the terraces of the fort to have a breathtaking view of the bustling city, you have to say, wandering.