Usmanpura, Ahmedabad

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Usmanpura is an affluent suburban locality on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The name is take from Syed Usman, whose tomb located next to Usmanpura garden. Usmanpura houses Darpan Academy, run by Mallika Sarabhai, an exponent of classical dancing in India. It is also known for premier hotels, such as Fortune Landmark, Hyatt Regency, Holiday Inn Express, and Regenta. The boundaries of the suburb also touch Gujarat Vidyapith, a major university founded by Mahatma Gandhi, the father of Indian independence. Within Usmanpura an area named Shantinagar exists where 80% of people follow Jainism. ()

Coordinates: 23°2'42"N, 72°34'16"E

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Nearby attractions include: Sabarmati Ashram, Hutheesing Jain Temple, Sabarmati Riverfront, Navarangpura.

1.2 miNE
Spiritual site in Gandhi's former home
Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad
32 min walk • Nestled on the tranquil banks of the Sabarmati River, Sabarmati Ashram serves not just as a museum but as a pivotal historical site in the tapestry of India's quest for independence. Located in the bustling city of Ahmedabad, this ashram was once the residence and the...
1.2 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Hutheesing Jain Temple, Ahmedabad
32 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Ahmedabad, the Hutheesing Jain Temple stands as a serene oasis of spirituality and architectural splendor. This exquisite temple, dedicated to Dharmanatha, the fifteenth Jain Tirthankara, is a pinnacle of Jain devotional artistry...
0.8 miS
Waterfront, Piers and boardwalks
Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad
20 min walk • The Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, India, is a vibrant waterfront that has transformed the banks of the Sabarmati river into a bustling urban hub. The project, which began in 2005, aimed to rejuvenate the river and its surroundings, and it has done so with...
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Navarangpura, Ahmedabad
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ahmedabad, the bustling city in the western Indian state of Gujarat, lies Navarangpura – a vibrant and cosmopolitan neighborhood that embodies the spirit of modernity while being steeped in cultural heritage.
1.3 miS
Bridge
Nehru Bridge, Ahmedabad
33 min walk • The Nehru Bridge is a major bridge over the river Sabarmati, and serves as an artery of major public transport for the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, India.
1.2 miSE
Mosque
Qutbuddin Mosque, Ahmedabad
32 min walk • Qutub Shah's Mosque or Sultan Qutbuddin Masjid is a medieval mosque in Ahmedabad, India.
1.2 miSE
Mosque
Rani Rupamati's Mosque, Ahmedabad
32 min walk • Rani Rupamati's Mosque, also known as Rani Rupavati's Mosque or Mirzapur Queen's Mosque, is a medieval mosque and tomb complex in Mirzapur area of Ahmedabad, India.
1.2 miSE
Mosque
Sardar Khan's Roza, Ahmedabad
32 min walk • Sardar Khan's Roza or Nawab Sardar Khan's Mosque and Tomb, is a mosque and tomb complex in Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad, India.
1.1 miNE
Memorial
Dariya Khan's Tomb, Ahmedabad
29 min walk • Dariya Khan's Tomb or Darya Khan's Dome or Ghummat is a medieval brick tomb in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, India.
0.8 miSE
Mosque
Shahpur Mosque, Ahmedabad
20 min walk • Shahpur Mosque, also known as Shahpur Paththarwali Masjid or Kazi Mohammed Chishti's Mosque, is a medieval mosque located near Shahpur Gate in Ahmedabad, India. Shahpur mosque was built in 1565, by Shaikh Husain Muhammad Chishti of Shahpur Qazi religious order. It was never finished.
1.5 miNE
Mosque
Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque, Ahmedabad
39 min walk • Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque and Tomb is a medieval mosque and tomb complex on the bank of Sabarmati river in Shahibaug area of Ahmedabad, India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Usmanpura?

Nearby attractions include Saiyad Usman Mosque, Ahmedabad (6 min walk), Ashram Road, Ahmedabad (16 min walk), Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad (20 min walk), Navarangpura, Ahmedabad (20 min walk).

How to get to Usmanpura by public transport?

The nearest stations to Usmanpura:

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AMTS City Bus Stand (18 min walk)
Navrangpura (20 min walk)