What Is Ahmedabad Famous For: Top 22 Places & Things To Know Gujarat's commercial hub Ahmedabad (also known as Amdavad), also takes pride in being a centre for textile manufacturing and a tourist destination. Magnificent mosques, serene temples, and picturesque lakes are just a few of the attractions in Ahmedabad.
The city of Ahmedabad, now the seventh largest metropolis in India and the largest in the state of Gujarat, was founded in 1411 AD as a walled city on the eastern bank of the river Sabarmati. Historically Ahmedabad has been one of the most important centers of trade and commerce in western India.
• Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram
• River Front Sabarmati
• Sarkhej Roza
• Adalaj Vav
• Hathee Singh Temple
• Kankaria Lake