Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad suits travelers who want India's textile history, a walled old city of wooden houses and lanes, and vegetarian Gujarati food eaten at stalls and thali restaurants.

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Ahmedabad is one of the largest cities in Gujarat, on the Sabarmati River in western India. It grew as a center of the cotton textile trade, and that trade still shapes the city. The old walled core is split into pols, clusters of closely built wooden houses reached by narrow lanes. Its carved havelis and mosques include the 15th-century Jama Masjid. Mahatma Gandhi founded his Sabarmati Ashram here, and travelers often pair the old architecture with the story of India's independence movement.

Food is reason enough to go on its own. Gujarati cooking is mostly vegetarian. Popular snacks include dhokla and fafda with jalebi, usually eaten at street stalls, while thali restaurants serve full meals. Kite flying during the Uttarayan festival in January fills the rooftops. Plan two to three days: one for the old city, one for the ashram and the riverfront, and time for a short drive north to the Adalaj stepwell. October to March is cooler; April to June is very hot.

Ahmedabad in five

Get the e-Visa before you flyMost foreign visitors need an Indian e-Visa applied for online before arrival. Apply only on the official portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in, not on a third-party site.Visas and entry
Carry small cash for autos and stallsStreet vendors and auto-rickshaws often take only cash. UPI payment apps need an Indian bank account and an Indian mobile number.Money and costs
Use the metro or app cabs in AhmedabadThe metro runs east-west and north-south lines, and app cabs run across the city. Auto-rickshaws without a working meter need the fare agreed before you get in.Getting around
Take off your shoes at temples and mosquesRemove shoes before entering the Jama Masjid, the Sidi Saiyyed mosque or a Hindu temple, and cover your shoulders and knees. Carry a scarf for your head, since some sites ask for it.Gujarat
Check eSIM support before you landConfirm that your phone is unlocked, supports eSIM and that your plan covers India before you fly. A local SIM needs your passport and paperwork at the shop.Phones and eSIM

Things to do in Ahmedabad

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Sight · AhmedabadJama Masjid

a black and white photo of a large building

Sight · AhmedabadSiddi Sayid’s Mosque

Museum · AhmedabadSabarmati AshramGo in the morning, ideally between October and March. The riverfront side has little shade, so carry water and a cap.

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Need to know

Currency: Indian rupee (INR)
Entry: e-Visa for most foreign visitors; check eligibility on the portal Read more
Emergency: 112 for all emergencies; 100 police, 101 fire, 108 ambulance
Tipping: Not required; about 10% at sit-down restaurants without a service charge
Time: UTC+5:30, no daylight saving

Weather by month

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JanuaryClear0 rainy daysHigh29°Low15°Cool, dry
FebruaryClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low18°Cool, dry
MarchClear1 rainy dayHigh37°Low22°Warming up
AprilClear0 rainy daysHigh40°Low26°Very hot
MayClear1 rainy dayHigh42°Low28°Very hot
JunePartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh38°Low29°Monsoon starts
JulyRain24 rainy daysHigh33°Low27°Monsoon, humid
AugustRain20 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Monsoon, humid
SeptemberRain15 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Rains easing
OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh34°Low24°Post-monsoon
NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh33°Low20°Dry, pleasant
DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low17°Kite festival

Average daily high and low in Ahmedabad, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Sun36°23°0%Sunday: Clear. High 36°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 0%.

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Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR

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Day trips by train

Adalaj Stepwellabout 30 to 45 min by roadA five-story stepwell with carved pillars, cooler and quieter than the city.
Gandhinagarabout 45 to 60 min by roadThe state capital, with the Akshardham temple complex and a planned street grid.
Modheraabout 2 hours by roadThe 11th-century Sun Temple, with a stepped tank and carved stone, a long day trip.Read the guide

Before you go to Ahmedabad

eSIM for AhmedabadCheck phone support before you flyRead the guide

Insurance for city and day tripsMedical cover for visitorsRead the guide

Money and cards for IndiaCash for small vendors, cards in hotelsRead the guide

Where to stay in AhmedabadCompare the old city and the riverfrontRead the guide

Rules for Ahmedabad, checked

Apply for an Indian e-Visa online before you fly. Check eligibility and fees only on the official portal.Source
Gujarat is a prohibition state, so alcohol is sold only to permit holders. Ask your hotel how to get a permit before you plan a drink.
Remove shoes and cover shoulders and knees at mosques and temples. Some sites also ask visitors to cover their heads.
Declare cash and foreign currency above the limit on the arrival form. Check the current limit on the customs site before you travel.Source

Plan around Ahmedabad

All of India

Regions, entry rules, transport and money for an India trip

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Ahmedabad and the state's heritage sites beyond the city

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Trains, buses, metro and cabs compared for city and day trips

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Who needs an e-Visa, how to apply and what to bring

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Bases in the old city, the riverfront and Satellite

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Cash habits, card use and typical daily spending

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Ahmedabad FAQ

Is Ahmedabad worth visiting?

Yes, for the old walled city with its pols and mosques, the Sabarmati Ashram where Gandhi lived, and the Adalaj stepwell nearby. Many restaurants serve pure vegetarian thalis.

How many days do you need in Ahmedabad?

Two to three days. Give one day to the old city and its markets, one to the Ashram and the riverfront, and a third to a day trip to Adalaj or Gandhinagar.

Is Ahmedabad vegetarian?

Gujarat is largely vegetarian, and many restaurants in the city serve only vegetarian food. Some places serve eggs and meat, so check the menu if you eat them.

What is the Uttarayan kite festival?

Uttarayan is a kite festival held in January, when rooftops across the city fill with kites. Book rooms early for those dates.

When is the best time to visit Ahmedabad?

November to February, when the days are dry and cool. April and May are very hot, and July to September bring the monsoon.

How do I get from the airport to the city?

Take a prepaid taxi or an app cab from the airport. Check which metro station is closest to your hotel before you ride.