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Ahmedabad holds a special place in India and its history for being the first World Heritage city in the country. Located on the banks of the river Sabarmati in the state of Gujurat, it is the largest and the most developed city in the state.

The history of the city dates back to the 11th century, when it was inhabited by the Solanki rulers but gained prominence when it became a capital under the Muzzafarid dynasty.

Now, Ahmedabad is one of India’s largest economic and Industrial hubs and is called the Manchester of India due to its fabled cotton industry. It is the seat of Gujurat’s high court and, until 2018, the home of the second oldest stock exchange in the country, the Ahmedabad Stock Exchange.

The city has a semi-arid-type climate which is extremely dry. It has hot summers and very cold winters where the temperature can drop to 1 degree Celsius. The city has three seasons, summer, monsoon, and winter and receives very little rainfall.

Ahmedabad is not only a world heritage city but is also one of the fastest growing cities in the world. It has historic ruins, great sports centres and ancient heritage sites, and tourists throng the place throughout the year.