Experience in Ahmedabad, India by Ravi

What is it like to live in Ahmedabad? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Living in Ahmedabad would be an enriching experience for every individual irrespective of the background. The city never sleeps. One can find people coming from diverse cultures living at each corner of the city. People are friendly and social.

What is the student lifestyle like in Ahmedabad?

Its provides conductive environment for the students. The city is a hub of top educational institutions such as IIM, GTU, IITs,etc. There are many private universities also that spreads all corners. One can find many students hanging around the vicinity.

How much does it cost to live in Ahmedabad?

It depends upon one's lifestyle, but it's rather cheaper than metro-cities such as New Delhi, Chennai, etc.A student can rather expend 100-350 euros on average monthly for living. Also the education cost is much cheaper.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Ahmedabad? Is there any advice you can give?

No, there are many opportunities available. The city is huge and has place for everyone.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Basically, all localites are foody. Its rather difficult to count the dishes available from all parts of the country as well as international ones. Ranging from street foods and restaurant to hotels, one can try every places at cheaper rates and good quality. The manekchowk street food during midnight hours is famous here. I do love gujarati dishes such as Gatiya, dhokla, khaman, daal vada, etc.

What places would you recommend visiting in Ahmedabad?

1) Kankaria Reservoir
2) Sabarmati riverfront
3) Sabarmati Ashram (Where Mahatma Gandhi lived)
4) Akshardham Temple
5) Mahatma Mandir
6) Manekchowk
7) Science City Site

Is it good to eat out in Ahmedabad? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Definitely.
1) Manekchowk for Street food.
2) Gordhal Thal for gujrati dishes
3) Sankalp restaurants for South Indian dishes
4) Grand Bhagwati
5) Saurastra Gatiya

Is the nightlife good in Ahmedabad? Where is good to go?

Yeah, The city never sleeps.

What advice would you give future students heading to Ahmedabad?

Along with studies enjoy the social environment. People in Ahmedabad loves to be social. Do enjoy the Navratra Garba Festiveal during September or October which is a unique identity of Gujarat's Culture.