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Lifestyle: Ahmedabad is a cosmopolitan city. Here, the well to do middle class, with a cosmopolitan outlook, dominated the social and political life of the city. The village folk live simple life and work hard. Meals and festivals are two things which enrich the life of people here.

Business: Ahmedabad city known for its business acumen, could well become the capital for honing entrepreneurs and their commercial ventures. Ahmedabad today houses three major technology business incubators and two entrepreneur training centers, making it a haven for those who wish to start their own ventures.

Dresses: There is no dress restriction observed here. People here appreciate simple dressing sense. Revealing clothes are not appreciated among Public. During sumer season, light cottons and woolens during winters can be worn.

Eating Out: Eating out in Ahmedabad will be most incredible experience here. There are innumerous restaurants in the city that will serve you with the delicacies of the state. The city caters to every taste, you name it. Most of the food here would be pure vegetarian with roti, dal, thepals, dhokala which are irresistible in taste and will satisfy your hunger. 24 hr coffee shops and newer restaurants in the city will serve you with delicious varieties of North India, South India, Continental, Chinese and Italian food.

Climate: The place has a moderate climate. It's moist in the Southern districts and dry in Northern Districts. The intensity of climate has been reduced by Arabian Sea. The place can be visited throughout the year, while months of April, May and June are relatively warmer. The best period to visit Gujarat is a period from October- mid March.

Fairs and festivals: The colorful culture of Gujarat marks for various fairs and festivals celebrated in the city. Most of the festivals celebrated here are associated with some or the other religious belief. These occasions are joyous and colorful, celebrated with roars and cheers all around the city. You will realize it if you attend one of these festivals in Ahmedabad.

Tourist Enquiry Office:

H.K.House, Off Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009 Tel : 449683, 449172

Helpline Numbers:

Police - 100
Fire Station - 101
Ambulance - 102

Airport InformationIndian Airline Booking OfficePh : 5503061 / 2
Airport Telephone Number : 2869233 / 44 Inquiry : 140/141
Air India Booking office Ph: 6585633 / 44 / 6585382 
Air India International AirportAirport Telephone Number: 2867237 
Jet Airways  Ph : 7543304 to10
Airport Telephone Number : 2868307 / 8 
Gujarat Airways  Airport Telephone Number : 2868770/71

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