Showing posts with label Ahemdabad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ahemdabad. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Shopping in AHMEDABAD - 30

Meander through dozens of boutiques and gift shops on C.G. Road. During the day take your time browsing through the range of Patola silks, ethnic fabrics, silver jewellery, furniture and handicrafts.

Visit the Law Garden (an evening market) for ethnic and traditional clothes and white metal jewellery. be there by 5 p.m. to have an early start. The Teen Darwajain the old city is a great place for antique shopping if you hve the time and inclination for bargaining and don't mind the heat and dust of the crowded old city. For handicarfts shopping, there is Gurjari, the state emporium.

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

India : Gujarat : Basic Information - 2

Guys, here are some basic tips to which help you to sort out your worries at Gujarat. Just keep in mind that before moving towards Gujarat read it out:

How to reach there?

By Air:

Bhavnagar, the nearest airport lies at a distance of 62 kms from Palitana, but the most convenient airport is Ahemdabad as its is connected through regular flights to many important cities of the country like Mumbai and Delhi.

By Rail:

Palitana is on the Western Railway line and as well connected to Ahemdabad, 277 kms.

By Road:

There are hourly buses for Bhavnagar from Palitana. Regular buses are also available for Ahemdabad, Talaja, Una, and Diu. The total journey time to Una or Diu is around 6 hours. Taxis are also available on hire for Palitana from Bhavnagar. The bus stand is situated 800 meters away from the Palitana Railway Station.

General Information:

Temperature:

1. Summer - Max: 42OC and Min: 24OC
2. Winter - Max: 24OC and Min: 10OC

Languages :

Gujarati, English, Hindi

Best time to visit: October to March

STD CODE: 02848

Where to remove from its packing?

In terms of local hospitality and accommodation, you can expect comfortable and value for money options in all price categories at the destination. For specific and detailed information or assistance, contact your approved travel agents or nearest India Tourism / State Tourism Office.