The old city's principal trade street lined with wholesale and retail shops for cloth, kitchenware, dry fruit and everyday goods.
Gandhi Road is one of the main old-city commercial arteries near the walled city's historic centre. It combines sellers of bandhani, sarees and dress materials, stainless-steel and copper kitchenware, cosmetics, stationery and dry fruit. Ahmedabad residents buy trousseau items and household staples here at near-wholesale prices. The road is congested throughout the day and parking is limited, so an auto drop at either end is the practical way to reach it. Some side-lane shops run multi-generation businesses with reliable reputations; for gifts, dry fruit, spices and bandhani cotton are the most portable purchases. Shops close on Sunday and are busiest before major festivals.
| Hours | Mon-Sat approx 11:00-20:00; many shops closed Sunday |
|---|---|
| Price | INR 100-15,000 (approx $1-156 USD) |
| Address | Gandhi Road, Old City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India |
Location
Gandhi Road, Old City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
23.0245, 72.5850 View on map
Highlights
- Everyday goods at low prices
- Bandhani and dress materials
- Dry fruit and spices
- Central to walled-city heritage sites
Tips for visiting
- Take an auto and get off at Lal Darwaza
- Compare prices across at least three shops
- Carry cash for smaller stores
- Avoid Sundays when many shops are closed
Frequently asked questions
Is it a wholesale market?
It mixes wholesale and retail; most shops sell single items.
What should I buy here?
Bandhani cottons, dry fruit and stainless-steel utensils.
How long should I allow?
About two hours including lane exploration.