Ahmedabad : The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has invited bids for the selection of a consultant to design, prepare a Bill of Quantities (BOQ), and manage the bid process for the Multicolour Fountain at Kankaria Lakefront. The civic body has also called for expressions of interest (EOI) for the procurement of two new toy trains and the salvage of two old trains. The scope of work for the Kankaria Lakefront Multicolour Fountain project includes designing a fountain with floating jets, in...Read More

Gandhinagar: Local and foreign tourists are equally attracted to Gujarat’s tourism sector, a trend that became more evident during the Diwali holidays this year. From October 26 to November 15, 2024, 61,70,716 people visited 16 tourist attractions and pilgrimage sites across the state. Famous attractions and pilgrimage sites in Gujarat, such as the Statue of Unity, Atal Bridge, Riverfront Flower Park, Kankaria Lake, Pavagadh Temple, Ambaji Temple, Girnar Ropeway, Science City, Vadnagar, Som...Read More

Ahmedabad: Kankaria Lakefront will extend its hours until midnight on Sunday, July 21, to accommodate visitors during the Gauri Vrat and Jaya Parvati Vrat Jagran. The lakefront will be open from 8 PM to 12 AM, with free entry for women and female children. This decision to stay open late is in response to the large number of visitors expected for the Gauri Vrat and Jaya Parvati Vrat celebrations. The extension allows families to enjoy the festivities and the lakefront environment late into th...Read More

Gandhinagar: Boating and Water Sports facilities across Gujarat were forced to shut early this year after Harni lake boat tragedy in Vadodara over safety reasons. The State goverment has maintained that water sports and boating activities will resume in the State only after new rules are announced and followed. After a long wait, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has on 25 June published draft rules titled as the "Gujarat Inland Vessels Rules, 2024" to regulate water activities in Gujarat. These ru...Read More

Ahmedabad: Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has today announced that Balvatika at Kankariya Lake Front will remain shut for visitors from June 5 due to revamping work which aims to bring in new activities and attractions. According to Jayesh Trivedi, Chairman of the Recreation, Cultural, and Heritage Committee of the AMC, Balvatika will reopen after the revamping work is over. While revamping the current attractions, new additions such as the Lazy River, Robotic Dinopark, Traffic Park, Gla...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has issued an order to suspend all boating and other water sports activities at Kankariya Lake in the city. The civic body has also temporarily halted the operation of the River Cruise at the Sabarmati Riverfront. These activities will remain suspended until a new contract, encompassing safety measures proposed by the high court, is finalized. The office of the city police commissioner requested the AMC to furnish details of the new contract,...Read More

Ahmedabad: Kankariya Lakefront is one of the famous places in Ahmedabad, witnessing hundreds of visitors daily. Anyone who wants to visit the lake can buy a ticket from the ticket counters at the seven gates of the lake. Now, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has also introduced an online ticket service for visitors. With the introduction of an online ticket system, visitors will not have to stand in queues to get tickets. Tickets can be purchased from the AMC website https://www.kankariala...Read More

Gandhinagar: For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kankaria Lakefront premises were closed to visitors in anticipation of the forecasted heavy winds and rain in Ahmedabad today, the Lower promenade of Sabarmati Riverfront was also closed. The closure of these popular public spaces aims to minimize potential risks to visitors and prevent any untoward incidents following the aftermath of Cyclone Biparjoy. Security arrangements have been heightened, with the Ahmedabad fire brigade,...Read More

Kankariya: A man who was dressed up as Santa clause and allegedly doing religious propaganda by distributing Christian literature was kicked out from Kankariya Lake Front during the ongoing Kankariya Carnival on Friday night. A video of the same has gone viral. According to the Hindu rights activists, a person was doing religious propaganda for conversion during the last three evenings at Kankariya Lake Front among the visitors who would come here to enjoy the Kankariya Carnival, organized by...Read More