Start your day with a peaceful walk along the riverbank at Sabarmati Riverfront, then visit the nearby Sabarmati Ashram to absorb Gandhi's legacy and see his simple living spaces and museum exhibits. Afterward head to Vechaar Utensils & Handicrafts Market on the outskirts for a quick browse of local crafts and pick up traditional copperware, followed by a late-morning snack of fresh fafda and jalebi at Gordhan Thal or a popular roadside stall to taste authentic local flavors.
After your riverside morning, head to Kankaria Lakefront for a relaxed paddle-boat ride and lakeside promenading, then explore the nearby Science City Ahmedabad complex to catch an interactive museum exhibit or an IMAX show for engaging indoor entertainment. Finish the afternoon with a visit to Kathiyawadi Thali restaurants in the Sabarmati periphery for a hearty regional meal and a chance to sample communal-style dishes and seasonal sweets.
As dusk falls, stroll through the illuminated corridors of Law Garden Night Market to browse local textiles, embroidered kurtas and colorful handicrafts while sampling street snacks like khaman and masala corn. After shopping, head to Manek Chowk Rooftop Cafes on the outskirts for a relaxed chai or lassi with skyline views, then finish the night with live music or a cultural performance at Ravivari Open-Air Venue (check local listings) for an immersive taste of Gujarati folk arts.
Begin with a guided wander through the labyrinthine lanes around Bhadra Fort, where you'll admire carved havelis and the serene Bhadra Kali Temple, then sip filter coffee at a nearby courtyard café. Continue to the nearby Sidi Saiyyed Mosque to study its famous stone latticework, followed by a visit to Shreyas Folk Museum to see private collections of Gujarati textiles, puppets and ritual objects-perfect for connecting yesterday's riverside calm with the living heritage of the Old City.
After a morning among forts and museums, lose yourself in the lively lanes around Rani no Hajiro (Queen's Tomb) where carved stone screens and small shrine shops set a calm, contemplative tone; then walk to the nearby Hutheesing Jain Temple to admire its detailed marble carving and quiet courtyards. Finish with a guided tasting-and-shopping stop at Bhadra Bazaar - pick up handcrafted bandhani scarves, silver filigree pieces and sample local snacks like dal pakwan from a family-run stall to bridge your cultural morning with an evening of market energy.
As twilight deepens, wander the atmospheric lanes toward Teen Darwaza Bazaar to watch artisans finish block-print textiles and pick up embroidered stoles while sampling piping-hot kachori from a famous stall. Continue to Gujarat Maritime Museum (small satellite exhibit) for a short, evocative look at coastal trade history, then settle at a terrace restaurant overlooking Hathi Chowk for a slow dinner of Gujarati specialties and soft folk music, tying the day's heritage discoveries to a relaxed, sensory evening.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Sabarmati Riverfront | Free |
| Sabarmati Ashram (Gandhi Ashram) | Free |
| Vechaar Utensils & Handicrafts Market (browse / shopping) | ₹300 |
| Gordhan Thal (fafda & jalebi snack) | ₹150 |
| Kankaria Lakefront (paddle boat) | ₹150 |
| Science City Ahmedabad (entry / exhibits / IMAX) | ₹300 |
| Kathiyawadi Thali (restaurant meal) | ₹400 |
| Law Garden Night Market (shopping & snacks) | ₹200 |
| Manek Chowk Rooftop Cafes (chai / lassi) | ₹120 |
| Ravivari Open-Air Venue (event / cultural performance) - entry (varies) | ₹100 |
| Bhadra Fort | Free |
| Bhadra Kali Temple | Free |
| Sidi Saiyyed Mosque | Free |
| Shreyas Folk Museum (entry / donation) | ₹100 |
| Rani no Hajiro (Queen's Tomb) | Free |
| Hutheesing Jain Temple | Free |
| Bhadra Bazaar (tasting & shopping) | ₹300 |
| Teen Darwaza Bazaar (shopping & snacks) | ₹200 |
| Gujarat Maritime Museum (satellite exhibit) | ₹50 |
| Terrace restaurant dinner at Hathi Chowk (meal) | ₹500 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | ₹3,870 |