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Rohit Sharma's Men in Blue have reached the World Cup final and will be facing Pat Cummins-led Australia in the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As a result, a number of people are booking tickets to the Gujarat city to witness the live game
As per a report by MoneyControl, the increasing demand has fueled up the hotel prices as one room can cost as much as Rs 10,000 per night. If you are planning to stay at four or five-star hotel, then it might cost you a whopping Rs 1 lakh a night
If you are also planning to visit the “The Manchester of India,” a name given to Ahmedabad, then you must plan a longer stay to enjoy the picturesque locations in and around the city of Gujarat. The period between November and February is anyway the ideal time to visit this state which is also the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
If you are in Ahmedabad, then you must visit this iconic residence of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Also known as Gandhi Ashram, it offers you a sneak-peek into the life of the freedom fighter via Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya which houses his original spectacles and charkha which become an icon for India's Bharat Chodo Andolan against the British
Situated next to Sabarmati Ashram, Sabarmati riverfront can be a perfect spot to spend your evening with your family after a long tour at the Ashram. It is a popular hangout destination for Amdavadis, a local name given to residents of Ahmedabad. You can peacefully watch around 120 species of birds including Flamingo, Heron, Egrets, Bronze Wing Jacana taking a dip into the river and then flying away
Right on the top of Sabarmati river is Atal Bridge which connects west and east part of Sabarmati Riverfront. The glass bridge is solely for the walking purpose and also having seating arrangements for the people to enjoy the beauty of the river from the bridge. Plantation of various trees are also done to have some green cover on the bridge
The next stop can be the Riverfront Biodiversity Park, which is 16 minutes away from Gandhi Ashram. The 9-hectare Biodiversity Park is an ideal habitat for migratory and resident bird species and has come up at the edge of Vasna Barrage and near to Ambedkar Bridge
The shopping enthusiasts can visit Ahmedabad One Mall or Alpha One Mall opposite Hyatt hotel, which have stores of global brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's, UCB, Louis Phillip, Van Huesen, Promod, Jack & Jones and more
Those wanting a perfect gastronomical experience must visit Manek Chowk famous for its street food including authentic Dabeli, Dhokla, Khandvi, Khakra, Khaman, Fafda, Thepla, Dalvda, Sev, Farsan and much more
Most of the trip planners would advise you to take out at least 8-10 days to properly explore Gujarat. Though, if you don't have much time you can plan a shorter trip. While you will be spending most of November 19 to watch the World Cup final, you can extend your trip to five days and enjoy visiting places around Ahmedabad
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gujarat forms the inspiration for Delhi-based Akshardham Temple which was visited by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the First Lady Akshata Murty during G20 Summit. It might take up to two hours to properly visit Gujarat's Akshardham Temple . It opens at 10:30am and closes by 7:30pm. It has around 200 idols and multiple exhibitions including Neelkanth and Sahajanand - Halls of values, Mystic India and more. Its Sat-Chit-Anand water show is also a must-watch
The latest addition to Gujarat's travel itinerary is the world's tallest statue- Statue of Unity. It depicts independence activist Vallabhbhai Patel, who was the first deputy prime minister and home minister of independent India. The 182 metres-long statue is located near Kevadia. The entry ticket price starts at Rs 120 for adults
You can complete your Gujarat trip by visiting the city of diamonds - Surat. It is the world's largest diamond manufacturing centre and is home to over 5,000 diamond manufacturing units. Apart from this, you can also visit the beautiful beaches in the city. Some of the famous ones are Suvali beach and Vansda beach