About Ahmedabad Gujarat is a veritable tourists’ paradise. A 1666-km long coastline and a legacy of 4500 years of civilisation have endowed the state with enchanting beaches, shore temples, mosques, coastal forts, ancient citadels, palaces and princely cities. The presence of a diversity of natural habitats also makes it one of the most popular bird watching regions in all of Asia and home to many rare species of wildlife. A combination of colourful tribal hamlets, holy places of various religious communities, picturesque cities, exquisite handicrafts, fine museums and plenty of architectural showpieces ensures that a visitor will never leave Gujarat disenchanted. Food Those who haven’t experienced the delights of Gujarati food have missed something. Combining simplicity, nutrition and variety, Gujarati food is a mix of spicy, sweet and savoury flavours combined in a unique way. The Gujarati Thali (an assortment of vegetarian delicacies, breads, pulses and sweets) is a dining experience in itself. Gujarati accompaniments and savouries like Bajra - Roti, Dhokla, Khandvi, Handva, Patra, Kesar Mango; main courses like Khichadi – Khadi and Undhaiyu and sweet dishes like Khaman and Shrikhand, have already made their presence felt all over the country. Cultute The Gujaratis, a breed of intelligent, business-oriented, and social people make the largest chunk of population of the city. Other than that, the populace also contains people from all over India, forming a multilingual, and multiracial society. Ahmedabad celebrates traditional festivals like Navratri and Uttarayan, the kite flying festival with gaiety and fanfare. Within the walled city of Ahmedabad, there are several places of archaeological interest. The crowded bazaars of the old city as well as the new ones throb buzz with commercial activity and business dealings, for which the 'amdavadis' (residents of Ahmedabad) are known across the country.