Ahmedabad New West Zone is in the metropolitan city of Ahmedabad. It consists of areas of Gota, Chandlodiya, Kali, Ranip, Thaltej, Bodakdev, Sarkhej, Vastrapur, Satellite, Vejalpur, Memnagar, Jodhpur Gaam, Bopal, Praladnagar etc.
Get in
The metro is an easy way to access this are from the central and east zones.
🌍International Society for Krishna Consciousness Temple(ISKCON Temple),Satellite Road, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway Crossing(accessible easily by BRTS bus station and AMTS bus stop named 'ISKCON Temple' or 'ISKCON Cross Roads'),☏ +91 79 26861945,iskcon.ahmedabad@pamho.net.4:30AM-1PM, 4-9PM.This Hindu temple depicts Krishna, and his lover, Radha, who is regarded as the personification of love.
S. G. Highway(Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Highway).The hub of entertainment in Ahmedabad.
🌍Gujarat Science City,Science City Road(New West Zone, accessible by Western Sardar Patel AUDA Ring Road, Sola Cross Roads on S G Highway. Accessible by 'Science City Approach' BRTS bus station and 'Science City' AMTS bus stop),☏ +91 79 65220111,mail@scity.org.10AM-7PM.A large science theme park with plenty of places to experience.₹50 entry, ₹20-50-100 for 2-4 wheeler-bus parking), Extra for each exhibit/place.
🌍Swaminarayan Gurukul(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.
🌍Vaishnodevi Temple.Replica of famous Vaishnodevi temple at SG Highway.
🌍Vastrapur Lake(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.Free.
🌍Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition(VSSE),Space Applications Centre Jodhpur Tekra, Nr. BRTS Bus Stop(near ISRO BRTS Bus Stop),☏ +91 79-26914042,vsse@sac.isro.gov.in.09:30 to 17:00.Working models, live panels, static displays, the 3D theatre and the interactive multimedia presentations to educate general public about space technology developed by ISRO.Free.(updated Nov 2016)
🌍Sundarvan,Near ISRO, S. M. Road, Jodhpur Tekra,☏ +91 7926923148, +91 94087 52601,sundarvan@ceeindia.org.9AM-6:30PM (Winter), 9AM-7PM (Summer), Monday Closed.A nature education centre with an urban forest with a zoo. Puppet show at 5PM and snake show at 5:30PM on every Sunday.₹20 for children, ₹30 for adult.(updated Nov 2022)
🌍Kaligam Fort.A large abandoned fort dating back to Sultanate era with collapsing brick walls and turrets. Poorly maintained and deserted place.(updated Nov 2022)
Yoga Vedic Village(YVV),Yoga Vedic Village, opp. Raj Residency, Nr. Shalin Bunglows,Umiyamatamandir lane, Shilaj(500 m from S.P. Ringroad towards Ace Tennis Academy and Shilaj Lake),☏ +91 9426385615,info@yogavedicvillage.com.06:30 to 19:30.An institute and a retreat of yoga education and therapeutic research, one of the best in Ahmedabad.
Films
New West Zone has most of better grade cinemas in Ahmedabad.
Watch a Bollywood (Hindi) or Hollywood film:
Cinépolis,Cinepolis India Pvt. Ltd., 3rd floor, Alpha One Mall, Vastrapur.A Mexican cinema chain, one of the better quality screens in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad One Mall(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.
🌍Dev Arc Mall,Located on S G Highway in Satellite area..
Formule1 Hotel,Plot 38/1, Prahladnagar Rd,☏ +91 79 4900 4141.The French discount major opened in July 2012.
Ginger Hotel.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
🌍Taj Skyline(formerly Gateway Hotel),Sankalp Square III, Sindhu Bhavan, Bodakdev,☏ +91-79 4040 0000,reservations.ahmedabad@tajhotels.com.Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon.Dining facilities include an all-day diner, pan-Asian speciality restaurant, and a lobby lounge. Pool overlooking Ahmedabad's skyline. Fitness centre.Double from ₹6,000, suite up to ₹22,500.
Connect
International code for India is +91
The local area code is 79. Thus in total, +9179 must be prefixed to a phone number.
