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Cheap Flights to Ahmedabad
Flights to Ahmedabad
With a population of
4.5 million (2001), Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujarat, and
one of the largest urban agglomerations in India.Ahmedabad in situated on the banks of the
Sabarmati River, was founded in 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah and named after its
founder.Although, archaeological
evidence proves that Ahmedabad was inhabited by humans since the 11th
century.Ahmedabad, under British rule,
acquired a military cantonment-- and thereafter the city's infrastructure grew,
modernized and expanded.The city was
well known for its booming textile industry, and was even called "the
Manchester of the East".Ahmedabad
played an important role in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th
century, and was the centre of many campaigns to promote workers rights, civil
rights and political independence.Today, Ahmedabad is a rising centre of education, information
technology, scientific industries, as well as retaining its status as the
cultural and commercial heart of the region.
Ahmedabad attracts tourists from all over the world because of its unique
mixture of Muslim-Hindu architecture.One of the biggest attractions in the city is the Sabarmati Ashram,
built in 1905.The building served as
the headquarters of Mahatma Gandhi, and it was from this post that Gandhi took
off to participate in many protests against the British.The building is home to his works and
teachings, and has a beautiful statue of the Three Monkeys of Mahatma Gandhi.Another popular tourist attraction is Kankaria
Lake, a man-made lake built in 1451.The
lake is home to an island summer palace, fit with a zoo, aquarium, open-air
theatre and a boat club.There are many
outdoor activities in Ahmedabad, including bird watching.Don't forget one of the major attractions of
the region-- Lothal, a site of much importance to archaeologists.This site is believed to be associated with
the Indus Valley Civilization.
Ahmedabad Flights
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