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AHMEDABAD- Manchester of the East
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Ahmedabad, one of the major industrial centres in India, has often been called
the' Manchester of the East'. The city is the major entry point to the west
coast state of Gujarat, famous for its Asiatic lions in the
Gir forest; the Temple of
Somnath; Lothal, the site of a Harappan or
Indus Valley civilisation; Jain temples at Palitana; and a distinct regional cuisine.
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The state
offers many fairs and festivals in its numerous temple towns and is a major
centre for hand-crafted textiles in the country. Excursions include the Sun
temple of Modhera, built in the 11th century; Nalsarovar, a 116 sq. km. lake and
home for vast flocks of indigenous and migratory birds. The city is an
interesting place to wander around, with narrow bazaar streets, crowded and
colourful, and houses having ornately carved wooden fronts. The Calico Museum of
Textiles has a display of modern and antique textiles, including rare
tapestries, wall hangings, costumes and old weaving machines. Sabarmati Ashram,
about 6 km. from the city, was Mahatma Gandhi's headquarters during the long
struggle of Indian independence. |
ADDED ATTRACTIONS (Rates on request).
- Special, organised tours to tribal villages in the Rann of Kutch
(Bhuj) to see different tribes, a few of them most
primitive.
Organised tour to textile factories, looms and textiles industry in the
Gujarat region.
HOW TO GET THERE :
- Road : 492 Km from Mumbai (earlier known
as Bombay). Udaipur 287 km and Vadodara 113 km.
- Air : Daily Air
services from Mumbai and Delhi.
- Rail : Daily services from all major cities.
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