Explore the activities and local sightseeing near GIFT City
Experience a range of fun and exciting activities for a memorable stay!
Discover amazing activities and adventures in and around GIFT City
Explore all that GIFT City and the surrounding areas have to offer from intriguing historical landmarks to escapes into nature.
Indroda Nature Park is the ideal activity for all ages, with its captivating dinosaur fossil park, zoo, and botanical garden. For couples, families, or solo travelers, visit Akshardham Temple and Thol Bird Sanctuary or enjoy the Ahmedabad Heritage Walk. With relaxing walks along Sabarmati Riverfront and amazing local shopping, find something for everyone near GIFT City.
Ahmedabad Heritage Walk
Discover the timeless charm of Ahmedabad through its iconic heritage walk. Starting from the Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur, the tour explores over 600 years of history through pols (traditional housing clusters), havelis, and intricately carved temples. It's a captivating way to experience the old city's architecture, culture, and spiritual essence. Guided tours offer insights into Ahmedabad’s UNESCO World Heritage City status.
Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar is a spiritual and architectural marvel. Dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, the temple complex features intricately carved sandstone architecture, exhibitions, and a mesmerizing water show that narrates cultural tales through lights, music, and fountains. A perfect blend of tradition and innovation, Akshardham is a must-visit destination for families, tourists, and anyone seeking peace and inspiration.
Thol Bird Sanctuary
Thol Bird Sanctuary is a serene freshwater wetland just an hour's drive from GIFT City, known for attracting over 150 species of birds including flamingos, pelicans, and migratory waterfowl. Surrounded by lush greenery, this sanctuary is perfect for early morning visits and birdwatching experiences. Nature enthusiasts and photographers find the calm atmosphere ideal for spotting rare species in their natural habitat.
Adalaj Stepwell
Built in 1499 by Queen Rudabai, wife of the Veersinh Vaghela, in the serene village of Adalaj, this ancient stepwell (vav) has provided a quiet refuge for travelers and pilgrims for centuries. It's believed that villagers would visit the Adalaj Stepwell every morning to draw water and offered prayers to the deities carved into the walls.
Sabarmati Ashram
After returning from South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi established his first ashram in India on May 25, 1915 at Kochrab, Ahmedabad. Two years later, on June 17, 1917, the ashram was relocated to open land on the banks of the Sabarmati River. The ashram was moved further out land following Gandhiji's desire to experiment with self-sustained living including farming, animal husbandry, cow breeding, khadi production, and other constructive activities.
Kankaria Lake
The largest lake in Ahmedabad, Kankaria Lake was completed in 1451 during the reign of Sultan Qutb-ud-din Ahmad Shah II. It features a 34-sided polygonal structure with a 1.25-kilometer circuit and steps leading down to the water. The lake's eastern side features an intricately carved water inlet with three circular openings, a distinctive feature of several reservoirs in Gujarat.
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