Located on the banks of river Sabarmati, Ahmedabad is the city of dreams. Ahmedabad is the largest city of Gujarat. With a population of more than 6.3 million and an extended population of 7.2 million, It is the hub of trade and commerce in Gujarat. The commercial importance of Ahmedabad makes the city an important travel destination in India. Besides being home to a number of important industries, Ahmedabad also has a number of majestic monuments, which remind us of the great historical and cultural past of the city. In 2010, it was ranked third in Forbes's list of fastest growing cities of the decade. In 2012, The Times of India chose Ahmedabad as the best city to live in in India.
Situated in the heart of Gujarat, Ahmedabad District is home to the city of Ahmedabad, which has a character like no other, defined by a spirit of enterprise. Although Ahmedabad is a bustling metropolitan with reputed institutes and a rapidly growing economy, It is also deeply rooted in tradition. The city is known for its association with Mahatma Gandhi and, in addition to a complex maze of neighborhoods called pols, hosts some of the country s finest medieval Islamic architecture. Sarkhej Roza, just outside the city, is a mesmerizing inheritance of the Gujarat Sultanate and makes for an idyllic retreat. For an exucursion into nature, Nal Sarovar, an extensive wetland, attracts thousands of migratory birds during winter. The neighboring Gandhinagar District is home to Gandhinagar, the state capital, and Adalaj, a classic example of Gujarat s enchanting stepwells.
People of Ahmedabad are very lively and cherish each and every moment of their lives. They believe in living life in a very simplistic manner. When it is the time for festivity, the whole city gets excited and celebrates the festive occasion with zest and zeal. People out here are very fond of food. This explains the reason why the restaurants and cafes in Ahmedabad are always thronged by people. Full of energy and enthusiasm, you'll never find an Ahmedabadi citizen sitting idle. People of Ahmedabad derive great pleasure in shopping. It is owing to this reason that, the shopping malls are mushrooming in number. Other popular places include picnic spots, theatres, and water parks. Ahmedabad is a place full of colors. Wherever you'll go, you'll get to see people clad in colorful attire. Ahmedabad people are very fun loving and have a lot of respect for the traditions and customs of their community. Language: Ahmedabad lies in the state of Gujarat and it is due to this fact that, Gujarati is the most widely spoken language in Ahmedabad. Common languages of Ahmedabad are Gujarati, Hindi and English.
Ahmedabad is a paradise for food lovers. The typical Gujarati food that is served in the restaurants consists of real mouthwatering dishes. The cuisine of Ahmedabad has a peculiar taste. A different kind of sweet flavor is prevalent in almost all the food items. Gujarati meal usually consists of rice, bread and vegetable curry. Ahmedabadis cook their food in the Gujarati style, which is simply delicious. There are many Gujarati dishes that are relished not just by the Gujarati community, but by the people of all communities. To name a few, we have,dhokla, Udhiyu, Khaman,, fafda, dhokli, papdi, and Sev mamra. The meal is usually accompanied by a dessert. The cuisine of Ahmedabad is a blend of several flavors. The food of Ahmedabad is so lip smacking & yummy that it will make you fall in love with it.
Ahmedabad is a land of fairs and festivities. The celebrations take place on a real grand scale in Ahmedabad. The different fairs & festivals of Ahmedabad enable the locals as well as tourists to catch glimpses of the diverse cultural traditions of Gujarat. *Major festivals of Ahmedabad: Uttarayan Holi Navratri Diwali
BRTS Buses Rickshaw Taxi TAXIS Ahmedabad Railway station Ahmedabad international and domestic airport
Climate The climate of Ahmedabad is hot, yet pleasant. The weather is warm from March to June; the average summer maximum is 40 C, and the average minimum is 25 C. From November to February, the weather is amazing. Average maximum temperature is 30 C, the average minimum is 15 C.
AIESEC in Ahmedabad is one of the oldest LCs of India, existing since 32 years. Started in India s Best Business school. AIESEC In Ahmedabad soon grew into the city. In the past years AIESEC became a part of the city and built a strong community of Alumni. With bringing various awards back home, AIESEC in Ahmedabad produced one President AIESEC International, and 13 Member Committee Vice Presidents. With Ahmedabad being at the Epitome of growth, AIESEC joined in the stride growing like never before. With the identity of just being a dry state, Ahmedabad taught not only the AIESEC network but all of its stakeholders a way of Majja ni Life which literally translates to a Celebration of Life. Majja ni Life from a motto soon turned into a way of life, and the way AIESEC in Ahmedabad wanted each of its experience lived, whether a Team Member Experience or a Intern who arrived here. AIESEC in Ahmedabad now stands with the title of the Most Progressive Local Chapter, and a dream of doing bigger and better than ever before.
The very idea of the phrase Majja Ni Life is to celebrate every moment of life; live life to the fullest. The color, glamour and vibrancy of this wonderful city is a reflection of the Majja Ni Life spirit of its people. Along with exposing exchange participants of AIESEC to our Indian culture, we want them to experience the similar vibrancy in the things that we do. The similar cheerful and celebratory spirit defines our internships and exchange participants live each moment in the days of their internships. Come and visit us. AIESEC in Ahmedabad ensures that anyone associated with us will truly have a Majja Ni Life experience.
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Hello, I am Safa and I would like to share my experience of my internship in Ahmedabad. During the summer of 2014, I had a GIP internship of 3 months. The internship was one of the greatest experiences I came to live. I found myself literally in the other side of the world, discovering a completely new universe, with a different language, a different culture and traditions than all I ever know. The truth is I completely and blindly fell in love with India. As simple as that, such a magnificent country, enchanting and magical in every way a country can be. It's diversity, It's hospitality and it's colors are really worth travelling across the world to experience. The internship with AIESEC allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. Professionally, it allowed me to work in a completely new environment, I learnt about Indian corporate culture. It was a fulfilling experience which added to my CV. Personally, I had the chance to meet extraordinary people from all over the world and to forge unexpected long lasting friendships. Ahmedabad AIESECers helped me a lot during my stay in India and were always there to check on me and to support me. They made sure that I was in the best possible conditions and that I enjoyed my stay in India I certainly will come back to India and Ahmedabad and see them all again. :) Hello, I am Diana Mateus and I took one of the most important decisions of my life when I joined AIESEC for my internship. I came to India one year ago to be a football soccer coach for children. I don't want to lie and say that everything has been perfect, no. But even then, my experience was more enriched and beautiful this time. I have made a lot of new friends from every part of the world interchanging thoughts, ideas, all of this to make me wiser. Every place that I have visited in Ahmedabad and in India were full of colors, aromas, senses, culture, and humble people. And food! God! The food is amazingly delicious and spicy. For me, coming from a plane food land, where nothing is seasoned within just salt and pepper, I have experienced the most incredible carnival of flavors.
Hello, everybody! My name is Sasha and I would like to tell you about my professional AIESEC internship My perfect internship was found in India. I wanted to have experience in marketing & sales at some FMCG production company. Finally, I arrived in Ahmedabad. Today I work at the factory of spices. There are more than 400 people at the factory. Nowadays, the company exports their goods in more than 30 countries, but not to Russia, what is one of the biggest markets in the world. So, this is my business challenge. It is very hard to start from zero, when you know nothing about market and major buyers, but the more interesting the challenge becomes! It is extremely interesting to work in international competition. If you choose India for the internship, be ready to some cultural shock. During my first week here I was very scared. But then I understood that most of the people in Ahmedabad are so warm and helpful. Just smile to them and they will always smile you back. Also I would like to thank the AIESEC local group, which was always near to help and support me in any work or personal issues. By now, I believe that AIESEC Ahmedabad is the best AIESEC local group that I ve ever met. Today I love Ahmedabad. I am sure that it is the best Indian city to choose for internship. First of all, it is extremely safe here. There is no crime at all. In second, it is a business capital of India India is amazing in cultural aspects. There are so many interesting places, cities, palaces and natural objects. There are so many different nationalities and languages. It is the country what you can discover for years and still there will be a lot of things left. And there is always warm and sunny as if nature helps you to be always positive.before I knew only that India is a big developing country somewhere near to China. Today I am sure that this country with over 1 billion of people, who are working so persistently and so hard in 10 years will be more developed than Europe and USA. So, don t be scared and better try! And maybe it will be the best adventure of your life ever!
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