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Ahmedabad, India
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Ahmedabad New West Zone is in the metropolitan city of Ahmedabad. It consists of areas of Gota, Chandlodiya, Ghatlodiya, Thaltej, Bodakdev, Sarkhej, Jodhpur, Vejalpur and Maktampura.
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IIM-A
A business school in Vastrapur.
ISKCON Temple
This Hindu temple depicts Krishna, and his lover, Radha, who is regarded as the personification of love.
Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Highway
The hub of entertainment in Ahmedabad.
Known for its architectural complexes.
A large science theme park with plenty of places to experience.
SGVP
It is a residential and day boarding school run by the Swaminarayan faith of Hinduism. The school teaches not only formal education but also provides training in horse-riding, archery, dairy development, Yoga, Ayurveda, etc. Entry by permission only.
Replica of famous Vaishnodevi temple at SG Highway.
Narsinh Mehta Lake
An artificial lake, it was beautified by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) after 2002 and has since become a popular spot in the city. Every weekend, a large number of people visit this lake. It offers an open air theatre and children's park. There is a pathway all around the lake which serves many walkers and joggers in the early mornings and in the evenings. The lush green lawns surrounding this lake also serve as a central hub of Ahmedabad, wherein various cultural events take place regularly. At times, the water from Narmada River is allowed to flow into this lake. The lake has pretty gardens with lots of stone work in them.
VSSE
Working models, live panels, static displays, the 3D theatre and the interactive multimedia presentations to educate general public about space technology developed by ISRO.
A nature education centre with an urban forest with a zoo. Puppet show at 5PM and snake show at 5:30PM on every Sunday.
YVV
An institute and a retreat of yoga education and therapeutic research, one of the best in Ahmedabad.
A Mexican cinema chain, one of the better quality screens in Ahmedabad.
The quality of viewing and the seats, especially the legroom, are among the best in Ahmedabad.
PVR Acropolis
A premier cinema chain.
The largest screen in Asia. You watch films sitting in your car or on the grass or in the balcony seats.
Serves authentic Punjabi food specialities such as Amritsari Kulcha, Bathure-chhole, stuffed parathas and lassi.
The French discount major opened in July 2012.
Off Drive-in road, close to the SG Road Business district. Expect a no-frills, business class hotel experience, similar to the other Gingers. From ₹1000/night
A four-star hotel suited for business travellers. It is in the heart of business and shopping areas, off Drive-In Road.
This is a four-star hotel, suited for business travellers. It is in Prahladnagar, near the SG Road, which is a business and shopping area
This hotel is in the Judge's Bungalows area by Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway.
In the heart of the city adjacent to the Vastrapur Lake.
Restaurant, fitness centre, pool, spa.
formerly Gateway Hotel
Dining facilities include an all-day diner, pan-Asian speciality restaurant, and a lobby lounge. Pool overlooking Ahmedabad's skyline. Fitness centre.
AlphaOne Mall
This mall in Vastrapur consists of the cinema multiplex chain Cinepolis, food joint KFC, a lot of local and international food chains and retail brand stores and showrooms.
Iscon Mall
On S G Highway connecting Sarkhej to Gandhinagar.
The metro is an easy way to access this are from the central and east zones.
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