Best Weekend Ideas To Explore Ahmedabad

[Robert Taylor]

Set at the heart of Gujarat, the bustling city of Ahmedabad is one of the remarkable cities to visit in India. Split into the old and the new city, Ahmedabad is heritage on one side and modernity on the other. Made with a blend of both the worlds, Ahmedabad is for every passionate traveler who seeks something exciting and new. If you are already in Ahmedabad or traveling to Ahmedabad for the weekend, here are some of the places you should include in your Ahmedabad Itinerary 2 days. While there are several things to do, the following would give you the best of Ahmedabad in 2 days.

And make sure you do the hotel booking online to get the most of the best last minute hotel deals and step into your 2 days trip to Ahmedabad.

Kids friendly places in Ahmedabad

As exciting the city is for the adults, Ahmedabad is equally appealing for the kids. Take your kids on an educative but interesting trip to the Gujarat Science City. The main highlights of the Science City include IMAX 3D theater, Planet Earth, an amphitheater, Life Science Park, an energy park, a hall of science, and dancing musical fountains.

For a wonderful outing as a family, you have the Shanku's Water Park & Resort where you can without a doubt spend a whole day and after you are totally exhausted from the activities, you can extend your experience by booking a stay in the resort in-house. For those, who are interested in wildlife and a little bit of adventure, then explore Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden that showcases endangered birds, albino animals, & reptiles.

Sightseeing and Entertainment in Ahmedabad

So your kids are happy, what about your happiness? This is exactly what we have in this section. Are you a car enthusiast, who have always wanted to catch the vintage cars in the close range, then take a tour of the fascinating Auto World Vintage Car Museum with its amazing collecting of vintage cars.

Go through an incredible collection of world's finest antique and modern Indian textiles at Calico Museum of Textiles that are completely hand-made dating to over 500 years back. The stunning display on offer will take you back in time.

Meander around the popular spot of the Kankaria Lake that encloses the Stone Mural Park, Kids City, Kankaria Zoo, Butterfly Park, Balvatika, Toy Train, and Aquarium. While the lake is an ideal place for strolls, there are plenty of activities in a place like zorbing, boating, and helium balloon ride, to mention a few. And during the nights, the entire place dazzles in light elevating the beauty of the lake.

Spiritual visits in Ahmedabad

Considered as one of the must see's in Ahmedabad in 2 days, an escapade to the tranquil Sabarmati Ashram and ISKCON Temple is very recommended. And if you are a person who is spiritual and seeks a peaceful time away from the hustle-bustle of the city, then visiting these spiritual places should be for sure included in your Ahmedabad itinerary 2 days.

Shopping & Food Spots in Ahmedabad

To get your hands on to the locally-made handicrafts and the best products of Ahmedabad, head to the Sindhi Market and the Law Garden Night Market, buzzing with people all the time. While you are there, do put your bargaining skills to the test.

For food, start with exploring Agashiye, Green House, and Vishala. Some of the foods that you should try include pav bhaji at Honest, havmor chole at Havmor, Italian pizza at Jasuben pizza, dosa's at Sankalp, and flavored ice at Swati. For the nights, a trip to Tomatoes is also highly recommended.

Weekend Escapes from Ahmedabad

Alternatively, you can also take an escape from Ahmedabad during the weekends and go on a road trip exploring the popular weekend destinations of Vadodara, Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, and Modhera.