Ahmedabad, India 6 Day Itinerary

Ahmedabad, India: 6-Day Travel Itinerary (Markdown Format)

Day 1 - Arrival & Exploring Old Ahmedabad

  • Arrival: Ahmedabad Airport or Railway Station. Taxis/Auto-rickshaws are easily available for city transport.

  • Morning: Check-in at your hotel, freshen up and have breakfast. Recommended hotels: The House of MG, Courtyard by Marriott, Welcomhotel Sudarshan Heights.

  • Visit Sabarmati Ashram: Gandhi’s former residence, now a museum. It offers insights into the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi.

  • Lunch: Try ‘Dhokla’ at ‘Sardar Patel Rasoi’ or ‘Manek Chowk Dhokla Wadi Bhavan’.

  • Afternoon: Explore the Pols (old neighborhoods) of Khavai, Ode, and Sindhiwada. Don’t miss Adalaj Stepwell.

  • Dinner: Enjoy Gujarati Thali at Agashiye or Gujarat Darshan near Manek Chowk.

Day 2 - Modern Ahmedabad

  • Morning: Visit the Calico Museum of Textiles and the Automotive Museum.

  • Lunch: Try street food at Law Garden Night Market.

  • Afternoon: Explore Kankaria Lake, Vastrapur Lake, and the famous Akshardham Temple.

  • Dinner: Dine at Café Baghdad or The Wagon Kitchen & Bar for a different culinary experience.

Day 3 - Day Trip to Gandhinagar

  • Morning: Visit Sabarmati Riverfront, Indroda Nature Park, and the Science City in Gandhinagar.

  • Lunch: Have lunch at one of the restaurants in Gandhinagar.

  • Afternoon: Return to Ahmedabad and relax.

  • Dinner: Try some Asian cuisine at Asia7 or The Chinese Kitchen.

Day 4 - Patan & Adalaj

  • Morning: Visit the Rani Ki Vav (Queen’s Stepwell) in Patan and the Adalaj Stepwell again, this time during the day.

  • Lunch: Enjoy local food at a restaurant near either site.

  • Afternoon: Return to Ahmedabad and explore the Textile Museum or spend some time shopping for textiles, jewelry, and bandhani fabrics.

  • Dinner: Dine at Sapphire Restaurant or Shankar Deluxe Restaurant.

Day 5 - Religious Sites & Shopping

  • Morning: Visit the Akshardham Temple (if you missed it earlier), Swaminarayan Temple, and Jama Masjid.

  • Lunch: Enjoy some street food at Chetla Bazaar or have a meal at Hotel Kankaria Rasoi.

  • Afternoon: Spend the afternoon shopping for Bandhani fabrics at Chetla Bazar, Sindhi Market, and Raipur Gate.

  • Dinner: Try Gujarati food at Gompta or Sagar Ratna.

Day 6 - Departure

  • Morning: Spend your last hours in Ahmedabad shopping for souvenirs or relaxing. Have a leisurely breakfast.

  • Checkout & Departure: Check out from the hotel and depart for Ahmedabad Airport/Railway Station.