Quintessential Experience - Leisure at The Leela Gandhinagar
Quintessential Experience - Leisure at The Leela Gandhinagar

Leisure

    With the tag of the cleanest city in Asia, Gandhinagar is the administrative capital of the Gujarat located on the western bank of Sabarmati river. Named after the father of nation, Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhinagar is the second planned city of India. When it comes to exploring famous attractions and the best tourist places to visit in Gandhinagar, The Leela has you covered. Discover the best of what Gandhinagar has to offer with our destination section that tells you all about Gandhinagar, its arts and culture, and the places that you should visit for some sightseeing. 

    A Trip Down Memory Lane for Automobile Lovers

    A Trip to the Automobile Museum

    Ahmedabad is a dramatic city portraying a perfect blend of old and new landmarks that allures several visitors. A vibrant city exudes a distinctive identity with its architectural riches and enticing traditions. The economic and financial epicenter of Gujarat has a myriad of sightseeing spots including several informative museums. The museum focuses on stimulating the interest and knowledge of motor enthusiasts to learn about the vintage and classic cars. An impressive collection of vintage cars, antique and utility vehicles, motorcycles and horse carriages is worth a visit. 

    Price: INR 15,000 for two guests plus taxes | Timings: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    To book your experience, please call on +91 7486001176 or email us at concierge.tlgn@theleela.com

    A Visit to Science City Museum

    The architecture of Science City is very well designed with each attraction separated into different sections or modules. The centre has a plethora of cool things the likes of which are an amazing Hall of Science, an amphitheatre, a very informative Life Science Park, an IMAX 3D theatre and few quirky musical fountains which dances to songs and rhythms. A dedicated centre for exams is also provided. The entire complex has roads and pavements connected in polygons to give rise to a hexagonal shape. In fact, it seems the inspiration for this design has been derived from that of a beehive.

    Approach our concierge team today to plan a wonderful trip to the Science City, an ideal family centric destination to spend time with your kids. 

    Price: INR 15,000 for two guests plus taxes | Timings: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    To book your experience, please call on +91 7486001176 or email us at concierge.tlgn@theleela.com

    A Visit to Science City Museum
    Ahmedabad Heritage Walk

    Ahmedabad Heritage Walk

    Traverse the twin-cities, explore numerous architectural sights across the cities, all while being guided by our city expert and accompanied by a very own personal butler prioritizing your care and comfort. Explore the most popular city of Gujarat when you join in for an organized heritage walk of Ahmedabad and its starting from the 19th century Swaminarayan Temple Kalupur, numerous Pols, to Chowks with very popular and famous 15th century Jama Masjid. The Ahmedabad heritage walk is also known as the journey of ‘Mandir to Masjid. We can help you with the planning of Heritage Walk at morning or night as per your choice, with a local tour guide to take you along as well. 

    Itinerary:

    • Kankaria Lake - Kankaria Lake is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is located in the south-eastern part of the city, in the Maninagar area.
    • Gandhi Ashram- Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Gandhi Ashram) is located in the Sabarmati suburb of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, adjoining the Ashram Road, on the banks of the River Sabarmati, 4.0 miles from the town hall. This was one of the many residences of Mahatma Gandhi who lived at Sabarmati (Gujarat)

    Price: INR 15,000 for two guests plus taxes | Timings: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    To book your experience, please call on +91 7486001176 or email us at concierge.tlgn@theleela.com

    Stepwells of Adalaj

    Seeking inspiration from the popular ADALAJ NI VAV, Stepwells are also known as vavs in the Indian state of Gujarat which is a beautiful structure, descending five stories deep. The stepwell was built by Mahmud Begada in 1411, to commemorate Queen Rudabai, wife of Veersinh, the Vaghela chieftain. It served both a utilitarian and spiritual purpose for the people around. A number of people from villages around once filled water from this stepwell.

    Distance from The Leela Gandhinagar: 11.6 kms. (20 mins.)

    Price: INR 15,000 for two guests plus taxes | Timings: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    To book your experience, please call on +91 7486001176 or email us at concierge.tlgn@theleela.com

    Stepwells of Adalaj
    Local Shopping in Ahmedabad

    Local Shopping in Ahmedabad

    Lal Darwaja market: You will find some of the best things to buy in Ahmedabad from here, like clothes, electronic items, sarees, shirts and trousers, bangles, children’s clothes, festive outfits, wallets, miniature curios, belts, and street food. 
    Timings: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm, open all days.

    Dhalgarwad: You will find some of the best things to buy, like jewellery, fabrics, bridal lehengas, embroidered handbags, bandhej, mangalgiri and silk patola sarees are some of the best things to buy here.
    Timings: 10:00 am to 9:30 pm, open all days. 

    Law Garden Night Market: For a truy local shopping experience, here you will find vendors selling handicrafts, traditional silverware, chaniya cholis, lehengas, antiques, handmade paintings, textiles, sarees, souvenirs and street grubs while shopaholics and foodies swarm the streets
    Timings: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm, open all days.

    Price: Full day car charges INR 5,500 plus taxes ( every extra 100 kms will be charged accordingly)

    To book your experience, please call on +91 7486001176 or email us at concierge.tlgn@theleela.com

    A Visit to Gandhi Ashram

    This is the place where Mahatma Gandhi started the Satyagraha Movement. You will find that the complex is dotted with people meditating, walking in silence or transfixed to the gallery, which showcases Mahatma Gandhi’s many photographs and memorabilia. The finest part for a traveller is to pick a spinning wheel momento from the curio shop and send a postcard from the in-house post-box. A special ‘charkha’ stamp is used when your mail leaves the ashram.

    Price:  INR 3,500 per guest plus taxes for a half day tour | Visiting hours: 8:00 am - 6:30 pm

    To book your experience, please call on +91 7486001176 or email us at concierge.tlgn@theleela.com

    Visit to Gandhi Ashram
    Visit to Swaminaryan Akshardham Temple

    Visit to Swaminaryan Akshardham Temple

    Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India is a large Hindu temple complex inspired by Yogiji Maharaj, the fourth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan, and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the fifth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan according to the BAPS denomination of Swaminarayan Hinduism.

    You can approach our concierge team to plan a wonderful trip around the city visiting any of the above places and revel in the old-world charm of Gujarat. 

    Distance from The Leela Gandhinagar: 7.2KM (13mins)

    Timing: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (all days) | Minimum 4-5 people 

    Price: INR 15,000 for two guests plus taxes

    To book your experience, please call on +91 7486001176 or email us at concierge.tlgn@theleela.com