Ahmedabad guide

For families moving to India from abroad2026 edition

AhmedabadIndia's First Heritage City

Ahmedabad for a family moving from abroad: the gated societies of west Ahmedabad, the international schools, GIFT City, and the papers you file when you land.

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Kankaria Lake with Nagina Wadi on its island, Ahmedabad
Kankaria Lake with Nagina Wadi on its island, AhmedabadPhoto: Spicydilip, CC BY-SA 3.0

What families ask first

Rent a month ₹45k to 95k Furnished 3BHK in a gated society, west Ahmedabad Housing School fees a year ₹3L to 6L+ Calorx Olive International School Schools A typical commute 10 to 25 min Prahlad Nagar → SG Highway, Heart of the corporate belt Neighbourhoods Security deposit 2 to 3 months Two to three months' rent as standard, rising to four to six months for fully furnished luxury units Housing

Indicative figures from this guide. 1 lakh (L) is ₹100,000. Your IKAN consultant confirms the exact numbers before you act on them.

In this guide

7 short chapters

Read them in order, or go straight to the one you need.

  1. 01The cityCity Overview, Culture & Heritage, Climate6 min read
  2. 02ArrivingVisas & Arrival, Settling In, Flights & Connections8 min read
  3. 03Where to liveNeighbourhoods, Housing Market, The IKAN Method9 min read
  4. 04Schools and healthInternational Schools, Healthcare3 min read
  5. 05Getting aroundTransport & Metro, Apps & Digital Life4 min read
  6. 06Everyday lifeDining, Cafés & Daily Life, Local Language Guide, Weekend Escapes6 min read
  7. 07Before you goAt a glance, Watch Out, Common Questions, IKAN India Essentials5 min read

Where families live

6 neighbourhoods, 5 on the map

The number on each pin is the number in the list. Rents and commutes are this guide's own figures.

The map of Ahmedabad loads here.

  1. Prahlad NagarThe Cosmopolitan Enclave ₹55k to 95k a month10 to 25 min to SG Highway
  2. BodakdevPrestige & Business-Adjacent ₹55k to 1L a month
  3. SatelliteThe Central Safe Default ₹40k to 80k a month15 to 30 min to SG Highway
  4. ThaltejNewer Gated + Metro ₹45k to 85k a month30 to 50 min to GIFT City
  5. VastrapurLakeside Community ₹45k to 85k a month
  6. GIFT CityFinance Hub & Green Capital 30 to 50 min from Thaltej Not on the map

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Ahmedabad in pictures

The city in twelve frames

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Ahmedabad
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, AhmedabadPhoto: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0The city
Aerial view of Ahmedabad and the Sabarmati river
Aerial view of Ahmedabad and the Sabarmati riverPhoto: Brihaspati, CC BY-SA 4.0
Uttarayan International Kite Festival, Gujarat
Uttarayan International Kite Festival, GujaratPhoto: Gopalkhetani, CC BY-SA 4.0The city
Carved wooden haveli facade in a pol of old Ahmedabad
Carved wooden haveli facade in a pol of old AhmedabadPhoto: Ninara, CC BY 2.0The city
Teen Darwaza, the triple gateway of Ahmedabad
Teen Darwaza, the triple gateway of AhmedabadPhoto: SAKET K. LAKHIA, CC BY-SA 4.0The city
An Ahmedabad Metro train on the Red Line platform
An Ahmedabad Metro train on the Red Line platformPhoto: Nizil Shah, CC BY-SA 4.0
Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad
Sabarmati Ashram, AhmedabadPhoto: Snehrashmi, CC BY-SA 4.0The city
Statue of Unity over the Narmada at Kevadia, Gujarat
Statue of Unity over the Narmada at Kevadia, GujaratPhoto: Basavaraj M, CC BY-SA 4.0Everyday life
Manek Chowk night food market, Ahmedabad
Manek Chowk night food market, AhmedabadPhoto: Pravega, CC0Everyday life
Rani ki Vav stepwell, Patan, Gujarat
Rani ki Vav stepwell, Patan, GujaratPhoto: Snehrashmi, CC BY-SA 4.0Everyday life
Hutheesing Jain Temple, Ahmedabad
Hutheesing Jain Temple, AhmedabadPhoto: Prof Ranga Sai, CC BY-SA 4.0The city
Unlimited Gujarati thali
Unlimited Gujarati thaliPhoto: Dvivektx, CC BY 4.0Everyday life

The weather, drawn

A year in Ahmedabad

Each month as this guide describes it. Read the seasons in full

  1. 12 to 28°JanIdeal
  2. 15 to 31°FebPleasant
  3. 20 to 36°MarWarming
  4. 24 to 40°AprHot
  5. 27 to 42°MayPeak Heat
  6. 28 to 39°JunHot/Humid
  7. 26 to 34°JulMonsoon
  8. 25 to 32°AugMonsoon
  9. 25 to 34°SepHumid
  10. 22 to 36°OctWarm
  11. 17 to 33°NovIdeal
  12. 14 to 30°DecIdeal
Best monthsWarmHotMonsoonBest months in Ahmedabad: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec

What a month costs

Add up a month

A Furnished 3BHK Gated, plus monthly groceries (family), from this guide's own figures.

₹59k to 1.2L a month

Pick your own home and school

IKAN in Ahmedabad

We handle your move to Ahmedabad from start to finish.
That means the airport pickup, your home and the schools.

IKAN is your team on the ground, from the airport pickup to your first fafda-jalebi Sunday on the Sabarmati riverfront. We take the hard parts of an international move off your hands. We’ve guided hundreds of families into Ahmedabad, and we can guide yours.

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