Ahmedabad is the biggest city located in the state of Gujarat and this is the 7th largest city in India. After the rapid growth of the textile industry, Ahmedabad is proudly titled as the Manchester of the east. Moreover, Ahmedabad is a thriving city that has won a good reputation and recognition in western India, next to Mumbai. With its excellent and inspiring places in and around the town, Ahmedabad has turned to be an excellent tourism destination. Quite number of travelers makes their visit to the Ahmedabad and visits the best places in the town.

Archaeological evidence suggests that the area around Ahmedabad has been inhabited since the 11th century, when it was known as Ashapalli or Ashaval. At that time, Karandev I, the Solanki ruler of Anhilwara (modern Patan), waged a successful war against the Bhil king of Ashaval. Soon after the victory, he established a city called Karnavati on the banks of the Sabarmati at the site currently known as Maninagar that is not part of modern Ahmedabad. Solanki rule lasted until the 13th century, when Gujarat came under the control of the Vaghela dynasty of Dholka and Ahmedabad was conquered by the Sultanate of Delhi.

The Gujarat High Court in Ahmedabad.Ahmedabad is located at 23.03° N 72.58° E in western India at an elevation of 53 metres (174 ft). The city sits on the banks of the River Sabarmati, in north-central Gujarat. It spans an area of 205 km² (79.15 square miles). The Sabarmati frequently dries up in the summer, leaving only a small stream of water. The city is located in a sandy and dry area. Many of the localities and roads are often spread in sand.

Climate here is absolutely hot and humid. Temperature during the month of summer rises increasingly to 45 degree, whereas winter drops down to a low temperature of 5 degree. Also, the town receives frequent rainfall thereby making the environment wet and sultry. If you are to make your visit to Ahmedabad, then plan your trip during the month of October and March. People traveling to Ahmedabad can find the excellent style of architectural workouts, which dearly fluxes the Hindu and Islamic styles.