Location:Ahmedabad lies on the banks of the River Sabarmati, in North Central Gujarat.
Climate: Winter is pleasantly cool with nippy evenings but summer is hot and extremely dry with scorching afternoons. The average summer temperature is 33 degree Celsius and average winter temperature is 15 degree Celsius. The monsoon brings a humid climate from mid-June to mid-September.
Altitude:53 metres above sea level
Local languages: Gujarati, English
Phone Code: 079
Best time to visit: Between October and March. You can also enjoy the exuberant nine-day long Navratri celebrations in October.
Local Transport
The common modes of transport are auto rickshaws that run by metre so you do not have to worry about haggling. The rickshaw drivers are friendly and most will go out of their way to help you out if you are new to the city. Buses ply in the city too - convenient for covering long distances within the city. However, they can be confusing as the bus numbers and destination names are written in Gujarati.
Monday - Saturday, 9:30 am - 6:30 pm. Closed on Sunday and second and fourth Saturday of every month.
Heritage Walking Tours are an ideal way of exploring the city's heritage. They take you through the narrow alleys of the old city showing the sites of pols, havelis and mosques. (Call 079 - 2539 1811; departures every 2 hours; Rs. 20 for Indian nationals and Rs. 50 for foreign nationals.)
