Ahmedabad, the capital city of Gujarat estate has always been the heartbeat of western India and has remained an important commercial hub. Beyond the Ahmedabad's commercial persona, the city portrays an excellent balance between the new and the old. The city was founded by King Karandev 1 in the 11th century and originally called "Karnavati". The Hindu kingdom of Karnavati ruled for more than 400 years until 1411 when Sultan Ahmed Shah conquered Gujarat and the city was renamed Ahmedabad after him. 

Ahmedabad is a perfect destination for those who love to visit great tourist attractions, with having number of exciting places to see in and around the city. Some of the features that perfectly describe the Ahmedabad city are splendid monuments, wonderful museums and gorgeous lakes. There is an abundance of sightseeing places in Ahmedabad that are truly worth visiting like, Swaminarayan Temple, Dada Hari Step-well, Sabarmati Ashram, Vintage Car Museum, Hutheesing Jain Temple, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, L.D. Museum, Jhulta Minar, Bhadra Fort, Calico Textile Museum, Adalaj Step-well, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Museum, Sarkhej Roza, Teen Darwaza, Kankaria Lake and Jama Masjid.