Bhadra Fort
Bhadra Fort is one of the most ancient forts in Ahmedabad, built in 1411 AD by Ahmed Shah. The fort occupying a total area of 44 acres, used to house royal palaces and gardens. Today it houses government offices like Archaeological Survey of India, a post office etc and acts as a venue for flag hoisting on the occasion of Indian Independence and Republic Day. The fort gets its name from the Bhadrakali Temple situated here. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhadra, a form of Goddess Kali of the Hindu pantheon of gods. The fort is made up of beautiful red stones. The fort houses palaces which have balconies and arches with ornate carvings on them. The arches have Islamic inscriptions carved on them. The Jali work on the windows is a special attraction to tourists. On the eastern side of the fort is the well known Teen Darwaza.

Teen Darwaza
This regal citadel lies to the eastern side of the Bhadra Fort. It was built in 1411AD by Ahmed Shah. The highlight of this monument lies in the fact that it is the oldest and longest gateway of Ahmedabad. As the name suggests this structure is a triple arched gateway which was originally meant to serve as an entrance to the Royal Square and to be used by the royalty. This is the place from where the sultans used to watch the processions which started from the palace and went right up to the Juma Masjid. The walls and pillars of this monument are beautifully designed. The windows are semicircular and adorned using meshwork. The central window depicts the tree of life. Five palm trees are shown that are covered with snakes. This motif now serves as a symbol of the Gujarat government.

Shahi Baag
Shahi Baag means 'royal garden'. The garden consists of a royal palace and extensive garden area with a wall surrounding them. It was built by Shah Jahan in 1622AD who was then the Mughal Subedar of Gujarat and later on became the emperor of India. The palace once housed the Raj Bhavan the official residence of the Governor of Gujarat till 1978. The palace was house to Late Satyendranath, the elder brother of  the great poet Rabindranath Tagore. Satyendranath was the then Distrcit Judge of Ahmedabad and the first Indian ICS. It is believed that the imposing palatial mansion was the inspiration behind Rabindranath Tagore's famous story 'The Hungry Stones'. The main structure of the palace is set in an area of 11 acres and the garden covers approximately 52 acres. The palace has now been converted into the Sardar Patel Memorial which houses the pictures and portraits of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Sabarmati Ashram
The Sabarmati Ashram is located on the west bank of the Sabarmati river at a distance of 7km from the centre town. It was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in the year 1915 and was also known as Satyagraha Ashram. It is from here that Mahatma Gandhi began his famous 'Dandi March' to the sea to protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British. The Ashram has a memorial centre, library and a Sound-and Light (Son et Lumiere) show depicting the life and teachings of Gandhiji is also held here. There is a bookshop which sells books on and by Mahatma Gandhi. It also houses a museum displaying the belongings of Mahatma Gandhi. The small cottage in which Mahatma Gandhi used to live is called Hrydaya Kunj is situated in the ashram. The ashram still makes handicrafts, handmade paper and spinning wheels. The ashram is open from 8.30am to 6.30pm.

Science City
The Science City in Ahmedabad is an initiative of the Government of Gujarat to promote scientific thinking and awareness. It aims at improving the scientific temper of the community in todays times of knowledge driven economic growth. It is an education cum entertainment centre which will cater to individuals of all age groups. The main attractions at the science centre include an IMAX 3-D theatre, Hall of Science, Thrill Rider/ Simulator, Musical Dancing Fountain, Energy Education Park, LED Screen and a Life Science Park.

The IMAX 3D theatre has screens which are eight stories high. Visitors can watch 3D movies in the theatre. The timings of shows are usually displayed on the official site of the science centre.

The Hall of Science is a place with a lot of exhibits and working models. The visitors are encouraged to operate the various models and mechanical devices on display so that they can understand themselves how things work. This place does not have a 'do not touch' board.

The 30 seater simulator here provides the visitors experience of riding a roller coaster, flying in an aerobatic aircraft, a space journey etc. The various ride films shown to the visitors have both educational and entertainment value. The simulator can accomodate upto 30 people at a time.

The Musical Dancing Fountain is another attraction at the science centre. It is spread over an area of 9000sq m in hexagonal grid pattern. It is supposed to be Asia's largets musical fountain. The pool is rectangular shaped and employs 113 jets, 935 underwater colour lights, submersible hydraulic pumps, 2073 sets of hydraulic nozzles with 273 effects, different kinds of water styles including floating fountain, seagulls, chasing waves, peacocks, swinging flower baskets etc. The programs on musical fountain are fully controlled by a computer software programs specifically written for this purpose. The fountain is not only a medium of entertainment, it is also a learning experience as they get a chance to learn about the musical fountain principles of acoustic, water treatment processes, light-water synchronization, Bernoulli's principle, types of water flow and water dynamics, rainbow etc. The fountain is accompanied by sculptures, landscape, trees and flowers and greenery. The musical fountain operates 2 to 3 shows daily for 20 minutes each in the evening and entry is by tickets.

Musical fountain show timings:
Monday-Sunday
1st Show on 7.30 pm
2nd Show on 8.00 pm
3rd Show on 8.30 pm

A State Level Energy Education Park (SEEP), is being developed at the Gujarat Science City with financial assistance from Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources. The exhibits at the park are classified according to the five basic elements (Panchbhuta) as propounded in ancient Indian Philosophy. These elements are Tej- energy from the sun, Marut-energy from the wind, Ap-energy from the water, Kshiti-energy from the earth and Byom- exploration of space. Some of the exhibits at the energy park are Wind Pump, Wind Turbine, Oil and Gas drilling rig, Geo power energy, tidal power generator, ocean thermal energy converter, wave power generation, solar house etc.

A large size LED display screen has been installed at the Gujarat Science City. It is an outdoor exhibit. The screen is having a dimension of 20'x12' size and uses 1,84,320 tiny LEDs to play a character or depict story lines. The screen has the capacity to display 53 characters in 24 lines in English language.

A Life Science Park is being developed on an area of 9000 sq metres at the Science Centre. The main aim of this park is to develop in children a sense of interest towards nature and towards living entities. The Life Sciences Park will feature a river system for sustenance of life, a tissue culture laboratory with a nursery, aromatic, medicinal, economic and ornamental plants, a butterfly park, a nursery with cactus, succulents and bonsai etc.

The Opening Time of Gujarat Science Centre is 2.00pm to 9.00pm. Smoking, alcohol, tobacco, additive substances, improper, disrespectful dress, abusive language, pets are prohibited.
Contact Address:
Gujarat Council of Science City
Village Hebatpur, Sola-Santej Road,
Nr. Science City Cross Road,
off Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway,
Ahmedabad – 380 060
Phone: 91-79-65220111
Fax: +91-0-9898029617
Email: Contact Now
Website: www.scity.org

Pols
The pols of old Ahmedabad are old residential areas dating back to 1714. They are honeycomb like community dwellings enclosed by a wall and protected by huge gates. They are characterized by richly carved woodwork, stone facades, community wells, carved wooden 'chabutaras' for feeding pigeons, narrow labyrinthine streets, a main street with crooked lanes branching on either side, secret entrances, walls and gates which were barred at night, temple, playing areas, sculptured wooden doors, windows, beams, pillars and balconies. The central open space is known as the chowk and the rest of the zones are built around it. The baithak, kitchen and service areas share the ground floor, the upper quarters and terrace are accessed by narrow, steep stairways. The pols were self-sustaining units as each house had its own underground storage for water and food grains. These buildings were initially inhabited by extended family members or people practicing the same trade. The pols formed a kind of micro-neighbourhood and were meant to enhance community living as well as provide security to the occupants. Notable in the present day pols are Mhurat pol, Mandvi-ni-pol and Lakha Patel-ni-Pol.

Sarkhej Roja
Sarkhej Roza is a renowned tourist attraction of Ahmedabad. It is located at a distance of 10 kilometers southwest of Ahmedabad. It is a complex comprising of tombs of kings and priests, mosques, palaces and gardens. Chief among the tombs are those of Saint Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh who was the religious counselor to Ahmed Shah, Emperor Mehmud Beghara and his queen and their son, the mausoleums of Mu'assam and Azam - the people responsible for the architecture of Sarkhej. Besides there are mosques, tanks and pavilions. The beauty of this monument lies in its architecture. The use of pierced stone trellises and complete absence of arches make this monument special.