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Ahmedabad: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Ahmedabad, also spelt Amdavad and historically known as Karnavati, is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat.

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Now in the cityAhmedabad+28°CClear night · sunrise 06:45 AMupdated 11:29 PM
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Exchange rate₹94.91per 1 $INR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Ahmedabad in pictures17 photos · 2 places
Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad
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Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad
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Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad
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Getting there and staying

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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy, with minor amendments made throughout, including updated information on access permits, scams, trekking in India, air and rail travel, India-Pakistan border area and Western India and healthcare in India (‘Entry requirements’,‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
  • terrorism
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Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Violent crime and terrorism occur in India. Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crimes, including sexual assault, happen at tourist sites and other locations. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport AMD7.5 km from the centre
Vadodara International Airport BDQ101 km from the centre
Bhavnagar Airport BHU147 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in India: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

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