Sabarmati Ashram
Once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba, Sabarmati Ashram is the site where Gandhiji started the famous Dandi March from. Situated in the 5km north of Ahmedabad's centre, it is located on the tranquil and serene stretch of Sabarmati River. Also referred to as the 'Gandhi Ashram', Mahatma Gandhi Ashram' and most importantly, 'Satyagraha Ashram', it is believed that Mahatma Gandhi chose this site for it is located between a prison and a cemetery and a Satyagrahi is likely to end up in one of these.
In gratitude of the substantial impact Dandi march had on the Indian independence movement, the Indian government has recognised the Sabarmati Ashram as a national monument. The Mahatma Gandhi Ashram has a number of other establishments within its bounds. The most famous among them is the museum 'Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya' which has some of Gandhi's personal letters and photographs on display.
Weather : 25° C
Timings : 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Time Required : 1 - 2 hours
Entry Fee : No entry fee
👍Kankaria Lake👍
Kankaria Lake is the second largest lake of Ahmedabad, formerly known as Hauz-e-Qutub. Located near the Maninagar area, the lakefront is popular for the balloon safari, zoo, toy trains and the amusement park.
The pristine lake is perfect for evening strolls with multi-coloured lights glowing all
around its periphery. For adventure buffs, Kankaria Lake lays down a plethora of options like archery, gymnastics and water rides. The most beguiling festival -
Kankaria carnival is celebrated with immense vim and vigour. Kankaria Lake is a
place where entertainment, culture, knowledge and talent perfectly blend with
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Weather : 25° C
Timings : Tuesday - Sunday: 4:00 AM - 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Closed on Monday
Time Required : 1 hour
Entry Fee : Adult: INR 25
Child: INR 10
Child (below 3 years) and Senior Citizens: Free Entry
Educational Trip: INR 1
Free entry for joggers from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Shri Swaminarayan Temple (also known as Akshardham Temple) is a shrine dedicated to Narayan Dev. This splendid temple was built in the year 1822 on the instructions of Swaminarayan, who was the founder of the Swaminarayan sect of Hinduism.
Embellished with vivid colours and intricate carvings, Swaminarayan temple is a marvellous example of the architecture of the nineteenth century. Inside the sanctum, the deities are decorated with ostentatious ornamentations and beautiful fabrics. The temple attracts a million people on the day after Diwali for darshan.
The personal artefacts of Swami Narayan are also preserved for safekeeping here. The temple is also quite well known for its morning 'Aarti' or prayer service. The temple complex also has a multi-storey guesthouse and a medical clinic within its compound for the convenience of the visitors. This temple is also the headquarter of the Nar Narayan Gadi, which makes it an even more revered temple among believers. Beautifully carved out of Burma Teak wood, the intricate detailing in the carvings of this temple makes it an engineering masterpiece.
Details
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
- 7:30 am - 8:30 pm daily
- Daily
- 7:30 am - 10:15 am
- 11:15 am - 12 pm
- 4 pm - 6:15 pm
- 7 pm - 7:30 pm
- 8 pm - 8:30 pm
- Mangla: 6 am
- Shangar: 7:30 am
- Rajbhog: 11:30 am
- Sandhya: 7:00 pm
- Shayan: 8 pm
Timings : 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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