Kankaria Lake is considered to be a jewel of Ahmedabad. Every Ahmedabad’s people must have visited there at least once. Scenic attractions in Kankaria Lake include Kids City, Kindergarten, Amusement Park, Boat riding, Food court, Picnic House, Linear Garden, kids play area, Sandstone mural and Naginawadi.

There are a total of seven gates to enter the lake and a paid ticket is required to enter inside. One good thing here is that the camera is allowed to be carried. Cameras are not allowed in many places but we do not have to suffer any such problem here.

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Good hygiene is maintained in Kankaria Lake. Garbage or dirt is not seen on the road. Kankaria has been able to stay clean only because of the operations of the Ahmedabad corporation. Besides, people also have a good contribution in this. If we talk about the history of Kankaria Lake, it is said that this lake was built by the then rulers of Ahmedabad in the 15th century. And was completed in 1451.

If we talk about the whole rotating round, its length is approximately around three and a half kilometers. If you want to walk all over Kankaria, you have to walk about three and a half kilometers. Now you can estimate how big the Kankaria Lake in Ahmedabad is. It is so immense but if you want to walk all over Kankaria you don’t have to walk because now there are also rented bicycles available.

You can also enjoy a speed boat in Kankaria Lake. Here the whole panoramic scenic view of the lake can be experienced by taking a ride of speed boat with fees ranging from Rs 130 to Rs 200. There is a speed boat office at Nagina Wadi from where you can get a ticket and sit in the speed boat and have a different kind of experience.

If you want to experience what it feels like to be in the middle of the lake, you have to sit in such a speed boat. Only when you sit in this speed boat will you know how vast and huge this lake is. Nagina Wadi is a place located right in the middle of Kankaria Lake. This place is like an island.

Kankaria is very dear to the children as there is a Kids City with many games for the children alongwith various things for the their entertainment as well. Many people from abroad praise such a park but if they visit Kankaria Lake once in their life, they will fall in love with it. Because this is a place where there is something for children, for adults, for everyone.

There is also a good food and drink system, recreational facilities, plus you can experience a peaceful environment that allows you to enjoy an atmosphere of peace away from the weight and hardships of your life. If you are fond of adventure and thrill rides, then you can check out Amrapali Fun Land where there are many exciting rides available.

If you feel hungry while walking around Kankaria, there are many shops here for you which will have everything from Chinese to Gujarati, Punjabi and other food. There are also good seating arrangements for tourists. When it comes to Kankaria, you need to taste the food here.

Every year in the month of December, when the Kankaria Carnival is organized by the Ahmedabad Corporation, the whole Kankaria is decorated. And that’s when millions of people visit here. There was also a time when Kankaria’s condition was very bad. But over time, the government has successfully redeveloped Kankaria Lake and today this place is considered as one of the best places to visit in Gujarat.

Kankaria is very large and there are many places to visit. Thus for a stranger and visitor for not getting lost, helpful map boards has been put up here all over the place. There is also a zoo in Kankaria where you can relish the company of various wildlife and creatures. Many animals and birds of the country and the world are kept here.

If you have less time to hang out, you can visit Kankaria with your friends and family. You will never forget the experience here. Kankaria Lake is a place for Ahmedabad’s people and public from all over the globe to spend time with your family in comfort.

A different kind of life can be enjoyed by staying away from work and other pressures for a while. If you are planning to come on a Saturday or Sunday, be aware that it is very crowded at such times. But if you want to see the real glimpse of Kankaria, it is also a fact that you will only see it on Saturdays and Sundays.

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