| Location of Le Meridien Hotel in Ahmedabad
Le Meridien Hotel in Ahmedabad is a five star hotel situated at the middle of
historic city of Ahmedabad and the busy commercial part of the district. The
beautiful view of the Sabarmati River adds to the charm of the location of Le
Meridien hotel in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad was founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah in the year 1411 on the banks of
the famous Sabarmati River. According to the legend, Sultan Ahmed Shah saw a
rabbit attacking a hunter dog . It striked to him that if the rabbits of this
place are brave then the people will be even more braver. So he decided to built
a city in this place which was named after him. Ahmedabad ,once the capital
of the state of Gujarat ,now is the leading industrial center . Popularly known
as the 'Manchester of the East' this city has a rich tradition of archittecture
and handicrafts.
Getting There: The Location of the Le Meridien Hotel in Ahmedabad
is near Nehru Bridge which is easily accessilble by the airport and the railway
station. The airport is nearly ten(10) kilometres distance from the hotel. The
city has both domestic and international airports . Various flights from different
cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Calcutta, Cheenai and Bangalore come to
Ahmedabad domestic airport. Some overseas destinations are also connected to
the international airport. Ahmedabad in linked to major tourists places and
also to the important cities of India by rail. State transport buses and taxis
run between the nearby cities of Ahmedabad.
Points of Attractions: The location of the Le Meridien Hotel
in Ahmedabad is in the heart of the city. The city boasts of a rich blend of
history ,culture and adventure. This thriving city is a delight for the architects,
historians, sociologists,anthropologists, and of course, traders. The major
attractions of the city of Ahmedabad are as follows:
- Gandhi Ashram- This ashram was founded
by Mahamta Gandhi in the year 1915 and was the house of his famous struggle
for India's independece .It is located on the stretch of the Sabarmati River
and is a famouus among the tourists. From here ,Mahamta Gandhi started the famous
'Dandi March'.
- Siddi Sayed Mosque - This mosque is
famous for the screen work , especially the 'jali 'work. The delicate carvings
done in the mosque are a treat to the eyes.
- Jumma Masjid - It is one of the famous
site for the tourists . Built by Ahmed Shah in 1423 the mosque has 15 domes
at different elevations and stands on 260 pillars. This yellow standstone mosque
located in the old city is an example of Muslim architecture.
- Jhulta Minara - The uniqueness of these
minarets is that it sways back and front by applying pressure at the arch on
the top most point. This mosque is a work of great skill and dedication.
- Hathisingh Jain Temple, Shahibaug Road
- These famous Jain temples of white marbles are dedicated to the 15th Jain
apostle Dharmanath.
- Calico Textile Museum - This a one
of its type textile museum dating back to 17th century.The museum houses finest
textiles , clothes and crafts of the country .
- Akshardham Temple- This temple is famous
for rich and wonderful architecture.
Besides these the tourists can go for the shopping for the silks and embroided
clothes ,silver jewellery, furniture and handicrafts. Roaming in the lanes of
Ahmedabad one can taste the vegetarian fares famous of this city.
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