Dipped and soaked in peaceful environment, Ahmedabad has some of the satisfying reputation of being the safest cities in India. This biggest heritage city of Gujarat is worth the visit for all the right reasons. Colors, History, food, market place, and people, they swirl Ahmedabad to fit a perfect image for tourists. Local cuisines have its own way to not just ignite your taste buds, but satisfy your heart too.
People are talented and expert in handicraft, their craft work is supplied, sold, bought, and gifted by hundreds of tourists, and locals every day. When it comes to visiting famous locations, you will never forget the beauty and peace of Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj Stepwell, and other famous places. The interesting history and spicy street food will compel you to return to Ahmedabad to experience the frenzy all over again.
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ahmedabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- #BEST TIME TO VISIT
- #CLOTHES
- #DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
- #ELECTRICITY
- #FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
- #FOOD
- #GENERAL
- #GUIDES
- #HEALTH, WELLNESS AND HOSPITALS
- #HOTELS
- #INSURANCE
- #LANGUAGE
- #MONEY AND CREDIT CARDS
- #MONUMENTS
- #MOVING AROUND
- #NIGHT LIFE
- #PHOTOGRAPHY
- #RELIGIOUS PLACES
- #SAFETY
- #SHOPPING
- #TELEPHONE AND MOBILE/SIM CARDS
- #THINGS TO DO
- #TIPPING
- #VACCINATIONS
- #VISA
- #WATER AND DRINKS
- #WEATHER
BEST TIME TO VISIT
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Q.What can be the best time to visit Ahmedabad?A.You can plan your visit between November to February. The weather is nice and pleasant for tourists at this time.
CLOTHES
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Q.Suggest appropriate clothes to carry in our visit to Ahmedabad?A.If you are planning to visit in the winter season, that is between November to February then carry light sweaters, full length pants, and normal clothing to wear it underneath. For rest of the other seasons, cotton outfits, dresses, shirts, longs skirts, and t-shirts will do.
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Q.Are western clothes allowed while visiting religiously places in Ahmedabad? Suggest few?A.Just make sure your clothes are not body hugging, wear dresses that cover shoulder and legs. Carry a scarf to cover your head.
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
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Q.Please give us the baggage details for domestic flight?A.Don’t exceed your baggage more than 15 kg and carry-on hand baggage is 7 kg. in domestic flights.
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Q.What about our safety? Are domestic flights expensive?A.Not quite, domestic flights are pretty affordable and safe too.
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Q.Can we expect domestic flights to be on time?A.Yes, domestic flights are always on time. However, some weather issues result in delaying the flights.
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Q.What becomes of our food on domestic flights?A.You can expect a light snack, beverages and other refreshments in the flight.
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Q.What is the required time to enter the airport counter?A.It’s safer to enter the airport 2 hours before the arrival of the flight.
ELECTRICITY
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Q.What are the expected electricity sockets? Is the electricity 110 v or 220 v?A.It is 220 v. However, in most of the hotels in India you will be able to find international sockets. Carry power converter for back up.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
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Q.What are the famous events we can visit in Ahmedabad?A.You will be able to see the major festivals, like Uttarayan International Kite Festival, Navaratri Festival Ahmedabad. Also, some of the trade fairs in Ahmedabad, like Education World Wide India, Travel & Tourism Fair, AgriFare, Energy Expo, etc.
FOOD
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Q.Will my special dietary requirements be taken care of?A.Yes, you can express your concern about the food or request any required changes to the hotel staff.
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Q.Will it be safe to eat raw fruits and vegetable on the streets o Ahmedabad?A.Yes, it’s safe. Just make sure you are buying stuff from a hygienic place.
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Q.Hope the food is not too spicy in Ahmedabad?A.It isn’t, however, the delicious dishes of Ahmedabad will leave a mild after taste.
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Q.Will I get vegan food in Ahmedabad? What if my partner is a vegetarian?A.Yes, there is an ample number of places to try vegan and vegetarian food in Ahmedabad.
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Q.Can I eat meat in Ahmedabad? And fish?A.Absolutely, non-vegetarian foods are available everywhere.
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Q.What about Kosher food? Is it available in Ahmedabad?A.Kosher food is available only in a few places. There are few options.
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Q.Will I find halal food in Ahmedabad?A.Yes, you will be spoilt with choices when it comes to halal food in Ahmedabad.
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Q.How about non-spicy food in Ahmedabad?A.Depends on where you are planning to eat, most of the restaurants in Ahmedabad serves spicy food. You can tamper with the ingredient of the dish by requesting how non-spicy you want it.
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Q.Can I eat fast food in Ahmedabad? What about Pizza Hut, Dominos, Mc Donald?A.Yes, there are a lot of fast food places in Ahmedabad.
GENERAL
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Q.How can I do my packing for travelling to Ahmedabad?A.To be best prepared, you can pack
● Light sweaters
● Full pants
● Scarf
● A few summer shirts
● Charger, power bank, power converter
● Sunscreen lotion
● Comfortable shoes
● Necessary medicines
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Q.Tell me something about the basic etiquettes while I am in India?A.● Try not to show affection in public
● Eat with your hands
● Don’t waltz around with your shoes inside the home
● Don’t wear body-hugging garments
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Q.Will the monuments be handicapped friendly in Ahmedabad?A.Yes, you will find wheelchair accessibility in most of the monuments.
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Q.Is it possible to visit the neighboring villages and schools?A.Neighbouring villages you can visit, but you will need the authorities permission to get to local schools.
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Q.Is it okay to give money to the poor and beggars on the streets in Ahmedabad?A.Yes, but don’t display money in front of them, or pay more out of generosity. It can be risky.
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Q.Can you help me with some Hindi words? How can I greet people?A.Namaste – Hello
Suprabhat- Good morning
Bohot ache- Very good
Dhanyavad- Thank you
Han- Yes
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Q.Enlighten me with some common religion in India?A.You will find the majority following Hinduism. India is a secular nation and people also practice Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, etc.
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Q.I am not comfortable with Indian Toilets, is there western toilet set-up?A.Yes, maximum hotels have western toilets.
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Q.How do people in India react to LGBT?A.India decriminalized homosexuality in the year 2018. Most of the hotels are pretty friendly and helpful. Just avoid showing too much affection in public.
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Q.Can you suggest some unique places in Ahmedabad?A.For unique experiences, try the drive-in cinema after sunset, visit law garden for shopping, take a heritage walk.
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Q.Is it okay to visit India for family holiday?A.Yes. It’s one of the best destinations you can decide for a family holiday.
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Q.Will the pollution be a problem in Ahmedabad?A.Not really. It’s decent.
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Q.I am worried about the people on the streets, is that going to be a problem?A.Nope, it’s perfectly okay. Just expect them to steal a stare or two.
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Q.How about tourists safety, are there tourists police?A.Ahmedabad is pretty safe for tourists, and there are police to rush for your aid. Keep the local police number handy and be careful around strangers.
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Q.I would love to see snake charmers, camels, elephants, and bears on the streets, will I be able to?A.You are mostly going to visit the urban area, and these reptiles and animals might not be available there on the streets.
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Q.Will the street dogs and cows be a problem in Ahmedabad?A.Not at all.
GUIDES
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Q.Are guides and translators available for Spanish, Italian, French, Japanese, or Chinese?A.Yes, both are available.
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Q.I would like a female guide, will I be able to hire?A.Yes, you will find experienced female guides.
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Q.What about the audio guides in monuments of Ahmedabad?A.You might not find the availability of audio guides in all locations. Be prepared with an alternative.
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND HOSPITALS
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Q.Will there be good hospitals in Ahmedabad?A.Absolutely, there are.
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Q.What about other branches of medical treatment? Are Cosmetic Surgery, Cardiology, Oncology, Dentistry, MAS-Laparoscopy, Hair Transplants, etc. available?A.Yes, you will not be disappointed about medical treatments because there are multispecialty hospitals in Ahmedabad.
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Q.Will there be proper medicine available for migrane, diabetes, rabies, dispirin, aspirin, etc.?A.Yes, all these medicines are easily available in the local pharmacies in Ahmedabad.
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Q.I would like to visit a good Ayurveda treatment center, are any good ones available in Ahmedabad?A.Yes, there are many good Ayurveda Centers in Ahmedabad.
HOTELS
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Q.Can I book my stay in good international hotels in Ahmedabad?A.Yes, you can take help from https://www.india-tours.com/ for booking.
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Q.What are the rates like? Are the hotels expensive in Ahmedabad?A.Rates are pretty affordable in Ahmedabad depending on where you are planning to stay.
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Q.What can be the average expenses for accommodations?A.There are budget friendly, guest favorite, luxury stay and deals in most of the hotels in Ahmedabad.
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Q.Can I find some heritage hotels and palaces to stay over?A.Palaces are hard to find, however heritage hotels are available at your disposal.
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Q.Can I expect the hotels to have modern amenities and good hygiene?A.Yes, international, 5 star, and 3 star, and regular hotels have modern amenities.
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Q.What about hotels safety in Ahmedabad? Are they safe?A.Hotels in Ahmedabad are pretty safe. In fact, Ahmedabad is rated as one of the safest city in India recently.
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Q.Is a female traveler safe in the hotels in Ahmedabad?A.Yes. However, female travellers should be extra careful while travelling to new locations alone.
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Q.Will I be able to find handicapped friendly hotels in Ahmedabad?A.Absolutely, wheelchair facilities are available in Ahmedabad hotels.
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Q.Hope Ahmedabad has handicapped friendly toilets?A.Yes, you will be able to find disabled-friendly toilets.
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Q.We are only comfortable with western toilets; hope the restaurants, monuments and hotels have the facility?A.Yes, you will find western toilets in Ahmedabad.
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Q.How long can we party out in Ahmedabad? Any upper limits?A.There is no deadline for you to get back early as long as you are safe and sound. There are a variety of restaurants and bars available in Ahmedabad.
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Q.How to easily book a hotel or holiday in Ahmedabad?A.You can visit https://www.india-tours.com/ for attractive and easy booking plans.
INSURANCE
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Q.It is necessary to take the travel insurance?A.Some travel insurance gives you a lot of satisfaction for medical expenses. However, you can decide the best for yourself.
LANGUAGE
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Q.Are local people in Ahmedabad familiar with English?A.Not really, however, do expect them to be familiar with basic English, you can still communicate.
MONEY AND CREDIT CARDS
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Q.Is it possible to withdraw Canadian Dollars, US Dollars, Sterling Pounds, Australian Dollars or Euros from an ATM machines in Ahmedabad?A.No, you can only withdraw Indian currency from ATM machines.
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Q.Suggest a safe money exchange place for International currency?A.Try Orient Exchange & Financial Services (P) Ltd, MPact Forex Pvt Ltd, Capital Forex Services Pvt Ltd Western Union Money Transfer & Money Exchange Ahmedabad, etc. for safe money exchange.
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Q.Do hotels and banks exchange International currencies?A.Yes, banks do exchange international currency. However, different hotels follow different rules for international money exchange.
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Q.I hope it’s safe to use my credit card in hotels, restaurants, and shops?A.Yes, it is.
MONUMENTS
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Q.Can you give me some information about the monuments and their timings?A.You can visit
● Ahmedshah Badshahs Tomb: Open all days (6 am- 9pm)
● Dada Harir Stepwell: Open all days (9am-5pm)
● Rani no Hajiro: Open all days ( 10am- 6 pm)
● Teen Darwaza : Open 24 Hours
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Q.Hope the monuments are disabled friendly?A.Yes, a few of them are.
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Q.Will I be able to find public conveyance near the monuments in Ahmedabad?A.Yes, there is a lot of public transportation available near the monuments.
MOVING AROUND
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Q.I want to know about the best way to travel in Ahmedabad?A.You can travel
● AMTS Bus (Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service- Rs 3 - Rs25 per ride)
● BRTS Bus (Bus Rapid transit System)
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Q.Can I hire a self drive car in Ahmedabad?A.Sure you can.
NIGHT LIFE
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Q.What becomes of the entertainment? Are there good nightclubs in Ahmedabad?A.There is an ample number of discos and nightclubs; you will be spoilt with choices.
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Q.It’s not forbidden to take photographs in public, right?A.No, you can take pictures in public.
RELIGIOUS PLACES
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Q.Please name us a few churches, mosques, and temples where we can pray?A.Churches- St Xaviers Parish Ahmedabad, Grace Fellowship AG Central, St.Pauls Parish Catholic Church, etc.
Temples- Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur, Jagannath Temple, Bhadrakali Mandir, etc.
Mosque- Jama Masjid, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Rani Sipri Ki Masjid, Sarkhej Jama Masjid, etc.
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Q.Any specifications for dressing in religious places?A.Be mindful while dressing for religious places. Avoid short pants or body-hugging clothes. Wear loose clothing and carry a scarf to cover your head.
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Q.Are tourists allowed in all religious places?A.Yes, more or less.
SAFETY
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Q.Are single women safe in Ahmedabad?A.Yes, Ahmedabad is recently rated to be the safest city in India.
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Q.Is it okay for us to click selfies with boys or other people on the street?A.No, it’s better to stay safe and deny any unnecessary conversation with strangers.
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Q.Can I attend parties at night on invitation?A.Yes, you can attend functions on invitation. But remember to visit places where you already know someone or have a mutual friend. It’s safe to keep a distance from strangers.
SHOPPING
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Q.What special things can I buy in Ahmedabad?A.Some of the chic things you can buy from Ahmedabad are Bandhej sarees and dresses; buy some textiles, handicraft, patola silk, etc.
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Q.Can I bargain in the market?A.Yes you can.
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Q.Can I buy tobacco, cigars, or cigarettes?A.Yes.
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Q.Guess it is not safe to visit places suggested by random people? Is it?A.Yes, it is not safe. Visit places suggested by people you know.
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Q.Can you tell me what can I buy for my folks from Ahmedabad?A.There are many special items to buy from, buy Bandhej, antique items, cowbells, figurines, wind chimes, caskets, etc.
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Q.Do the shopkeepers sell duplicate items in Ahmedabad?A.No, most of the shops are genuine.
TELEPHONE AND MOBILE/SIM CARDS
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Q.How easy it is to buy a SIM card in Ahmedabad? Is it expensive?A.You have to carry your original identity proof to buy a SIM Card. No, it is not expensive.
THINGS TO DO
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Q.Is it safe to visit the local markets in Ahmedabad?A.Yes, it is safe.
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Q.Are there any good places to learn culinary art in Ahmedabad?A.There are ample numbers of places for learning culinary art.
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Q.Please tell us if there are good Yoga classes, wellness centers, and naturopathy in Ahmedabad?A.Yes, you will be able to find good yoga centres and others easily.
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Q.Describe some fun things to do in Ahmedabad?A.● Visit Science city
● Explore Sabarmati Ashram
● Sunset Drive in Cinema
● Visit Jhulta Minara
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Q.We would like to make some donations to poor and needy; can we contact few of the NGOs and old age homes?A.Yes, you can.
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Q.Can we attend some classical dance class?A.Yes, there are a lot of classical dance classes in Ahmedabad.
TIPPING
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Q.How should we tip our drivers and other people we want?A.Tip them with small Indian currency notes of Rs 50-100.
VACCINATIONS
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Q.Suggest any important vaccinations we need?A.Necessary vaccinations needed are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Yellow fever, etc.
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Q.Recommend some vaccination we can take for safety?A.Vaccination like Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, and Meseals mumps are highly recommended.
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Q.Help us pack the necessary medicines for our travel?A.Most essential medicine to pack are Antidiarrheal, Tylenol or Motrin for pain-relieving, Neosporin ointment, Sudafed or Mucinex for the common cold.
VISA
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Q.Are tourists allowed with E-Visa?A.Yes, tourists are allowed with an arrival visa.
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Q.Can you tell us the validity of that E-Visa?A.Most of the E-Visa and business visa for tourists are valid for a year.
WATER AND DRINKS
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Q.It is fine to drink bottled water?A.Yes.
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Q.How about tap water?A.We recommend you avoid tap water.
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Q.Hope the bottled water is available easily?A.Yes, they are available.
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Q.Does brushing our teeth with tap water sound right?A.Yes, you may. Just do not gulp in the tap water.
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Q.What about buying Alcohol in Ahmedabad? Please tell me we can buy beer, wine, vodka and others?A.Yes, alcohol is easily available in Ahmedabad.
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Q.I can’t do without morning coffee, tea and coffee are safe to drink?A.Yes, it’s safe.
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Q.Will I have problems after drinking milk?A.Not really. It’s safe.
WEATHER
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Q.Help me with the best time to visit Ahmedabad?A.November to February is the best time to visit Ahmedabad.
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Q.Tell me more about its weather?A.The weather during the tourist season is very pleasant. It is the best time for sightseeing in Ahmedabad.
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Q.How are monsoons in Ahmedabad?A.Monsoon falls in between July to September and is one of the most pleasant seasons of the year.
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Q.Tell me more about monsoon?A.The monsoon usually lasts from mid-June to end of September, the breeze is pleasant and its sightseeing is quite enjoyable during this time.
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