Friday, October 11, 2019

India (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) Sept/Oct 2019 Part 1


" Ahmedabad, in western India is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The Sabarmati River runs through its center. On the western bank is the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati which display the spiritual leader's living quarter & artifacts. Across the river, the Calico Museum of Textiles, one a cloth merchant's mansion, has a significant collection of antique & modern fabrics "  

Day 11-14 Friday > Monday 20-23/9/2010 - My 4 days 3 nights in Anmedabad, Gurajat focussing our visits to Historic City of Ahmedabad,  Rani-ki-vav & Kalika Mata Temple (Pavagadh Hill)

Took an auto rickshaw (Rp80) from Backpackers Panda Colaba to Churchgate station & then took the 1st local morning train (Rp10) departing Churchgate station at 04.30 to Mumbai Central Station 


Mumbai Central Railway Station


Boarding Shatabdi Express train (Rp760=Rm46) departing Mumbai Central > Ahmedabad 06.25>12.45 (6.20hrs), train ticket price inclusive of a bottled drinking water + a free breakfast, tea break & a set lunch; the best train ride thus far for this Indian visit !   


Arrival at Ahmedabad Railway Station 


Hotel Accommodation: My 4 days 3 nights stay in Hotel Sanmati (Booking fee + Rp644=Rm39) per pax per night (Standard double room with fan) 



Jalan Jalan (Walkabout) in Historic City of Ahmedabad - horrendous traffic, non stop horning of their vehicles in traffic junctions, road crossings major challenge ! 


Big Bazaar Shopping Mall, Ahmedabad - bought our groceries & fresh vegetables in Big Bazaar Supermarket.


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