My city: Apnu Amdavad

When you have spent almost whole of your life only in Ahmedabad, you suddenly have so many feelings, thoughts, etc. travelling around your mind about the city. I have been here since birth. I am pure amdavadi by heart. They say in Gujarat when you travel through different cities your accent of Gujarati changes and yes of course we also have a unique language known as amdavadi gujarati.

The city is situated in the banks of Sabarmati River. Historically speaking, it got its name from Sultan Ahmed Shah. It is also famous for some great historic museums, temples and mosques, Sabarmati Ashram. It is kind of combination of old and new; old Ahmedabad consisting of busy lane, Jama Masjid, Gandhi memorial, etc. to the new Ahmedabad with some luxurious cafes, vibrant food culture offering almost all cuisines.

In all aspects, Ahmedabad is the best of course. It presently has one of the best transportation systems called BRTS- Bus Rapid Transport Service which easily connects all the areas. It is the best mode of transportation here for almost all people.

When you talk about festivals, how can one forget the famous 9-day Navratri festival offering prayers to Ambe Mata in form of playing Garba! It attracts all celebrities throughout India. The festival every 9-day goes till mid-night. And when you talk about Navratri, you have to talk about Manek-Chawk, which turns into a food market at around 11 p.m. and runs till wee hours in morning offering mouth watering fast food which is huge attraction for eatery after playing Garba.

In terms of shopping, Ahmedabad has everything to offer. From street shopping to grand malls and shops; offering clothes, handicrafts, furnishing, etc. Law-Garden market, University market all of them attracts lot of tourist.

Ahmedabad is surrounded by lot of weekend Gateways. It always feels you up with interesting holiday experience. It appeals all kinds of travelers. You can just pack up on Saturday and go to Mount Abu or Gir or you can just go to Ajanta-Ellora caves offering Ahmedabad’s rich heritage.

Ahmedabad is considered as one of the safe cities at least as compared to others. I had timings of my coaching till late hours and believe me it so safe; I had never “that” so of experience in the city.

Ahmedabad is the best place to have proper Gujarati thali. You cannot just stop yourself from tucking in. It is famous for local dishes such as Dhokla, Handvo, fafda; which are famous around the world. It also offers best street panipuri. At every corner and gali you would find a panipuri stall and minimum 5 people around the stall eating.

Last but not the least; it has the famous Indian Institute of Management located here. Every student dream of studying in the Institute. It is famous for producing some ace entrepreneurs of the world.

I wish I don’t need to leave Ahmedabad anyway in near future. I wish to live and die here. I love you Ahmedabad.

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