Vastrapur Lake is located in the western part of Ahmedabad alongside Vastrapur Amphitheatre and Adventure Park. It was named after Narsinh Mehta, a 15th-century poet-saint of Gujarat, India. A statue of the renowned poet can be found in the garden. The nearest five-star hotel is Hyatt Ahmedabad and a six-minute walk will take you there. You will also find Ahmedabad One Mall right beside the hotel with multi-brand shops, food court and entertainment facilities. Other notable attractions in Ahmedabad include Gujarat Science City, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial Museum and Kamlanehru Zoo. here is a comprehensive guide to Vastrapur Lake, that offers you relevant details to arrange a visit when you are in the country.
Things to do / highlights
Try boating
You have the option to paddle along the lake or take a motorized boat to save you the hard work.
Take a walk
Start your day right with a brisk morning walk by the Vastrapur Lake. The early mornings are the best as it doesn’t have the touristy crowd and helps you to have a quiet time gathering your thoughts. So get your positive thoughts lined up as you take a stroll or engage in some light stretching exercises. Alternatively, the evening is a good time to tread the area too.
Soak in the cool ambience
Since Vastrapur Amphitheatre is situated right beside the lake, there may be concerts or events from time to time. Sit around or observe what the locals engage in, that’s part of travelling, isn’t it? You might even catch a love proposal happening around you!
What to eat
You will find several food stalls selling a variety of local street foods like pav bhaji (thick vegetable curry with bread roll), khakhra (thin cracker made from mat bean, wheat flour and oil) and dhokla (vegetarian snack). Or alternatively, pop by Iscon Gathiya to pack some gathiya (crunchy fried snack), jalebi (sweet snack soaked in sugar syrup) and tea to enjoy by the lake. Jassi De Parathe, a North Indian restaurant located 300 m (0.19 mi) away from the lake and serves delicious dishes if you’re in the mood for some Punjabi fare. Opposite Jassi De Parathe restaurant is Anjoy Foods where you can easily gorge on mouth-watering biryani (mixed rice dish), fried rolls and wraps. In fact, there are quite a number of restaurants and coffee places along Vastrapur Road so take a walk and explore the other food options near Vastrapur Lake!
Travelers tips
As it can get rather crowded over the weekends, you can schedule a visit during the weekdays. It’s important to arrive early to secure a cool and shady area for an afternoon picnic with the family.
How to get there
By bus
You can take bus numbers 56 or 900 and alight at Nehru Park or Himanshu Vidyalaya bus stop. You will be steps away from the lake.
By private car
To save you the trouble of searching in fear of missing the bus stops, book a cab or private car with your hotel concierge to get you to the Vastrapur Lake in comfort.
Vastrapur Lake information
Vastrapur Lake
Address: Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380052, India
Opening hours: 8am - 10pm (daily)
Department of tourism: Visit Vastrapur Lake
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