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Bhogilal open to public, even for a drive! Carnival, a week-long event, held every year and more. Another fact that adds to the Yes, you can drive one of those vintage in December. drool-worthy quotient is the different menu beauties for a 3.5 km stretch for a meagre for lunch and dinner. Food is just one of the sum of around INR 600! Steer clear of the many amazing things that you get at crowd on the streets as you get hold of a Where To Vishalla. Don’t miss this truly unique Rolls Royce, Bentley, Maybach, Jaguar, experience! Cadillacs, Austin, Chrysler, Lincoln, Ford and much more. This museum will add the 2 Neelkanth- Patang Revolving Eat Restaurant perfect dash of antiquity and elegance to 5 Places your tour. Himmatnagar Village, http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of--lp-1138471 Area, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380002, 4 1 Vishalla India

Kankaria Lake Ahmedabad is the largest lake in the city and a regular hangout spot for the locals. Ashram Road, Near , As the day comes to a close, the lake is lit up Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009, India Near , Dudeshwar, with colourful lights all around its periphery. Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380004, India +91-79-26586200|+91-79-26586300 It makes for an amazing sight. The lakeside River Sabarmati Ahmedabad is for is well developed and is perfect for strolls, The those who like roaming around, breathing in especially in the evenings. Neelkanth- Patang Revolving Restaurant is the very essence of a city they are travelling Near Vasna Tol, Opposite APMC one of its kind restaurant in Ahmedabad to. Right by the side of River Sabarmati, lies Market, Vasna, Ahmedabad, Gujarat which at a splendid height of 221 Feet gives this stretch that's been recently developed For those looking forward to some action, 380007, India a splendid view of the entire city. It towers as a tourist attraction.   You can walk there are plenty of options to choose from. over the skyline and is one of the most by the riverside, go boating, or just sit and +91-79-26602422|+91-79- There are water rides, boating, zorbing, food 26600919|+91-98250-40069 unique experiences where one can relish enjoy the view. You can hire a boat from any stalls, and if you are lucky, you can get a the delicious multi cuisine in a spectacular How about a date with the true flavours of of the three bridges that overrun the river chance to go on a balloon ride as well. setting while soaking in the spectacular view Gujarat at Vishalla? More than a simple on this stretch. Watch the sun as it sets over The  of the city.  It is even better during the meal, it’s a spread that you’ll never ever the river, and you wouldn't be able to help complex also encloses the Kankaria Zoo, night where one can see the lights glittering forget. This place is created along the lines comparing it to to its London version. The Balvatika, Kids City, Toy Train, Butterfly Park, all over the city and highlighting its skyline of a rural village and the food here is much riverfront at Aquarium, Stone Mural Park and much even more. more than just yummy. Fried food is off the River Sabarmati Ahmedabad is often more. menu and you are in for a surprise if you believed to be India's answer to the River The food in think that Gujarati food is all that they serve Thames. Ahmedabad Neelkanth- Patang Revolving Restaurant is here. Aloo, puri, kathol, dhokla, thepla, also hosts the very famous Kankaria also not overshadowed by the ambience 5 Kankaria Lake bhakhri, bataka nu shak, rose lasi, cholafali Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/ page 4

either and is an equal attraction to draw the Radisson Blu Hotel, Near Panchvati 1A, Ground Floor, Amin Complex, guests towards the magnificent restaurant Cross Roads, Off C.G. Road, Near Shree Swaminarayan Arts and since its multi-cuisine there is Panchavati Road, Ellisbridge, College, , Ahmedabad, something for everyone to chose from as Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009, India Gujarat 380028, India per their preference. +91-79-40501234|+91-79- +91-79-65413012 40501286|+91-90999-81229 3 Toritos Timpani, the all-day dining restaurant at Radisson Blu Ahmedabad, is a well-lit and appealing place to stop by for a meal or a cup of tea/coffee when you are in the central business area around CG Road. Named after the percussion instrument, it has a very contemporary decor. The staff, especially the women servers/waiters at Timpani, are welcoming and courteous when taking your order. The North Indian food here is pretty good, particularly the biryanis, and they do some good sweets. 104/105 Shivalik, Opposite Bank of Unfortunately, the standard of the Baroda, Ambawadi Circle, international cuisine here is not as good as Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006, India the Indian. +91-79-26400731|+91-79- 26400730|+91-97243-41061 5 Kebabish

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See A: Sabarmati Ashram B: Sun Temple Modhera C: Auto World Vintage Car Museum D: Sabarmati Riverfront E: Kankaria Lake Accommodation F: The Boutique Guest House- Utelia House No.9 G: The Lotus Park Ellisbridge H: Entire 3 Bhk Cosy Apartment Breath Taking Views I: The Boutique Guest House- Utelia House No.9 J: The Lotus Park Ellisbridge K: Entire 3 Bhk Cosy Apartment Breath Taking Views L: The Boutique Guest House- Utelia House No.9 M: The Lotus Park Ellisbridge N: Entire 3 Bhk Cosy Apartment Breath Taking Views Food O: Vishalla P: Neelkanth- Patang Revolving Restaurant Q: Toritos R: Timpani S: Kebabish