Gandhiji's first ashram was at Kochrab near Paldi of the present day Ahmedabad. It was a bungalow of his barrister friend Jivanlal Desai. The present Ashram is on the banks of the river Sabarmati. Gandhiji first stayed in the Vanatshala - a place where handlooms were installed-but later on moved to `Hridaykunj', so named by Kakasaheb Kalelkar as it was the pulse of the Ashram. This Spartan accomodation was to witness Gandhiji's evolution from Mohandas to Mahatma, who rose to be the Father of the Nation.

A unique edifice celebrating the teachings of Swaminarayan faith is an amazing example of great craftsmanship and sandstone carvings. This architecturally diaphanous masterpiece is a symbol of humanity and has glorified the Indian Culture. The temple houses idol of Hindu Lord Swaminarayan, the founder of Swaminarayan Faith. The entire monument was built without the use of steel. Besides a 7 feet gold leafed idol of Lord Swaminarayan and his holy relics, there are three exhibitions on Indian Culture with light and sound shows, a multimedia show and an animatronics show. Games, rides and food refreshments are other attractions of Akshardham.

The stepwell is a masterpiece in water architecture. It is situated 17 kms north of Ahmedabad. Adalaj Vav is richly carved, every pillar and wall surface covered with leaves and flowers, birds and fishes and friezes of ornamental designs. The five storeyed Octagonal shaft - wonderful sculptures of a king seated on a stool beneath a parasol with two bearers, gods, goddesses, dancing maidens, musicians, birds, animals, leaves one spellbound. From the steps of the well one can literary feel, the presence of the royal ladies peeping outside the intricalely carved jharokhas.

Bhadra Fort is one of the majestic buildings in the city of Ahmedabad. The fort was constructed by Sultan Ahmed Shah in the year 1411 AD. It houses a number of palatial buildings, along with the sprawling Nagina Baugh. Bhadra fort covers an astounding area of 43 acres and its walls once encircled the entire city. The fort even houses a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess, Bhadra Kali, which is the main reason why it was named as Bhadra Fort.