Zen Cafe

Ahmedabad (Amdavad)


This peaceful spot in a tree-fringed garden is popular with students from Gujarat University and other colleges nearby. It’s right next to the Amdavad ni Gufa (Amdavad Cave), an underground art gallery that looks like nothing you've ever seen before. Offerings include panini, chocolate-walnut brownies, organic coffee and icy coolers of mint, lime and soda.


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1. Amdavad ni Gufa

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2. NC Mehta Gallery

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3. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

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Part of the LD Institute of Indology, this museum houses a gorgeous collection of ancient and medieval Indian art treasures, including Buddhist, Hindu and…

4. Indian Institute of Management (IIM)

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5. Mill Owners' Association Building

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6. Kalpana Mangaldas Museum

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7. Lokayatan Folk Museum

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8. Sabarmati Riverfront

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Rejuvenating the long-neglected banks of the Sabarmati River, this waterfront promenade stretches for 11.5km through the heart of Ahmedabad. There are…