Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Pedestrian Bridge

The Sabarmati Riverfront is a landscaped promenade along both banks of the Sabarmati River in central Ahmedabad, Gujarat, developed since the mid-2000s. It runs roughly from Ellisbridge to Subhash Bridge and turned a once-neglected river edge into a public space of walkways, gardens, plazas and events grounds. Paved paths and steps lead down to the water on both sides, and residents come here to walk, jog, cycle and relax, especially in the evening. The Atal Pedestrian Bridge, opened in 2022 between the Flower Park and the event ground, links the west and east banks. It is a distinctive pedestrian-only structure with a curved, steel form, decorated in bright colours and often lit at night, and crossing it gives views up and down the river and across the city skyline. Visitors usually start at one of the riverfront gardens, walk toward the bridge, cross it and return along the opposite bank. The promenade is free to enter and open daily, while the bridge is generally open from about 10:00AM to 10:00PM, with a fee of around INR 30 according to recent listings and a lower fare for children. A visit takes one to two hours, depending on how far visitors walk. Sunset to evening is the best time, when temperatures drop and the lights come on, and October to March is the most comfortable season. Photo angles include the bridge from the riverbank steps at dusk and the skyline from the middle of the span. Weekends and holidays are crowded, particularly during events such as the International Kite Festival period in January and flower shows, and weekday mornings are quieter. Ellisbridge and Gandhi Bridge have auto-rickshaw stands, and the site is close to Sabarmati Ashram.