About Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad

Located in the south-eastern part of the city, Kankaria Lake is a major tourist site and one of the top lakes in Ahmedabad. This manmade lake is over 500 years old and has been revived recently to a full-fledged entertainment zone complete with safaris, boating facilities, parks, toy train rides and more. Thanks to these varied attractions, Kankaria Lake serves as a major landmark in the city and tourists looking for hotels in Ahmedabad often prefer to stay near the lake. Good transportation facilities and easy access to all major tourist places in the city are the added advantages you get when you book your stay at hotels near Kankaria Lake.

Shopping and Dining near Kankaria Lake

If you are a shopaholic staying at hotels near Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad, you have reasons to rejoice. The area surrounding the lake is dotted with many shopping centres including 10 Acres, one of the top malls in Ahmedabad. Osia Hypermarket (2.5 km) is also another great place to shop near Kankaria Lake and it offers anything and everything. While in the city, do not miss out on visiting the local markets where you can shop for some authentic Gujarati goodies. Lal Darwaja, Dhalgarwad, Sindhi Market, Manek Chowk and Teen Darwaza are the must-visit local bazaars in Ahmedabad, all located within 5 km of hotels near Kankaria Lake. While the entertainment zone surrounding the lake is sprinkled with many food stalls selling detectable grubs, you can also enjoy your food at nearby restaurants. Dinner Point, Honest Restaurant, The Kebashish, Rasna Two, and Ashish Restaurant are among the best places to eat near Kankaria Lake. Many food streets and eateries, such as Manek Chowk, Baghdad Fry Center, Bhatiyar Galli and Dhas Khaman are also located within 5 km of the lake.

Places to Visit near Kankaria Lake

Guests staying at hotels near Kankaria Lake can first explore the lake and the wide range of attractions it houses including Kankaria Zoo (also called Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden), Bal Vatika, Nagina Wadi, Butterfly Park, Stone Mural Park and Kid’s City. It is recommended that you keep some time aside for boating, tethered balloon rides, toy train rides and other fun activities. Many must-visit tourist attractions in Ahmedabad are also located within 5 km of Kankaria Lake, such as Jaldhara Water World, Jhulta Minara, Teen Dawaza, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Jama Masjid and Lal Darwaja. Other attractions to explore during your stay at hotels in Ahmedabad near the lake include Kite Museum (5.5 km), Hutheesing Jain Temple (6 km), Calico Museum of Textiles (7 km), Swami Narayan Temple (8 km) and Sabarmati Ashram (9 km), among others.

How to Reach Kankaria Lake

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is around 12 km away from the lake while the nearest railhead, Ahmedabad Junction, is 3 km away. The city can also be accessed by road from Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar and other Indian cities. After reaching the city using any of these transportation modes, you can take a taxi or cab to your Ahmedabad hotels near Kankaria Lake. Taxis, auto rickshaws and city buses run by Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) also connect the lake to all major localities and attractions in the city.

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