Archive for May, 2008
Shopping
Ahmedabad is no longer away from latest fashion trends. From traditional wear to latest fashion wear everything is available. Ahmedabad specialities include jewellery, handloom and handicrafts and artifacts. The main areas for shopping would be Gandhi Road and Relief Road in Old Ahmedabad . In the new city, C.G Road and Law Garden are noted [...]
Phoneix group plan Ahmedabad business hotels
Hospitality and real estate conglomerate Phoenix Group has announced plans to develop a luxury-class business hotel in Ahmedabad. The group has identified land in the city and work on the project is expected to begin by the end of this year. They plan to invest Rs 1,500 crore over a span of six years in [...]
Paid for Garbage, an innovative system
It is a new system — Wealth Out of Waste (WOW) —the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is planning to work out a unique system to keep the city clean. The AMC is looking towards engaging agencies that would come to your doorstep and pay you by the kilo for the garbage that you give them. [...]
Ahmedabad property markets to go Global
Gujarat Institute of Housing and Estate Developers (GIHED) has joined hands with the Association of Indian Americans in North America (AIANA) to host their first international property show at the second ‘Chaalo Gujarat: World Gujarati Conference’ to be held at New Jersey in August 2008. The three-day conference-cum-exposition, in which nearly 50,000 NRGs are expected [...]
Getaways from Ahmedabad
Mount Abu , Rajasthan (250 kms) Located at 3500 ft above sea level this is the only hill station near Ahmedabad. Mount abu enjoys pleasant weather all through the year and is a preferred getaway from Ahmedabad. The Nakki lake is beautiful. Wondrously carved in marble, the Dilwara temples enshrine various Jain tirthankaras, saints. Jaisamand [...]
Getaways within 200 kms from Ahmedabad
Dasada Dasada is located on the edge of little Rann of Kutch which is an extension of the Rann of Kutch onto Saurashtra. It is located just 90 kms north-west of Ahmedabad and thus making it an ideal weekend getaway. It is visited for the Wild Ass, which is a rarely found in the wild [...]
Science City
Gujarat Science City is a bold initiative of the Government of Gujarat to realize this priority. The Government is creating a sprawling center at Ahmedabad which aims to provide a perfect blend of education and entertainment. It will showcase contemporary and imaginative exhibits, minds on experiences, working models, virtual reality, activity corners, labs and live [...]
Must see monuments around Ahmedabad
Sarkhej RozaAbout 8 kms. from the city, Sarkhej comprises one of the most elegant architectural complexes of Ahmedabad. Grouped around a great stepped tank is the tomb to the saint, Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh (1445), the mosque, the tombs of Mehmud Shah Begada and his queen, and the palace and pavilions. The buildings are remarkable [...]
Places of Interest
Jumma MasjidBuilt in yellow sandstone, it combines the best of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture. It stands on 260 pillars supporting 15 domes at varying elevations. The mosque is located in the centre of the old city. Shaking MinaretsThe shaking minarets are two minarets located at the Siddhi Bashir mosque. They are uniquely designed [...]
Religious places around Ahmedabad
AkshardhamInspired by H. D. Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Akshardham is a miracle worked by the service and devotion of thousands of volunteers. The entire monument was built without the use of steel. Besides a 7 feet gold leafed idol of Lord Swaminarayan and his holy relics, there are three exhibitions on Indian Culture with light and [...]