About Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad city is located in the state of Gujarat in the western part of India on the banks of Sabarmati river. Ahmedabad is known for its rich past and its association with Mahatma Gandhi. The city has places of tourist attraction like Gandhi Ashram, Akshardham, Calico Museum, Nal Sarovar (Bird Sanctuary) and monuments which date back to the 15th century.
Reaching Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is well connected to other parts of India through air, rail and road. There are daily flights to important cities in India. Daily train services to Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai and computerised reservation facilities are available. Direct International connections to destinations such as Dubai, London, New York, Paris and Singapore are also available.
Reaching the Venue
IIMA is 45 minutes drive from the airport and 25-30 minutes from the railway station/bus station. For reaching IIMA, on landing in the city ask the taxi/auto rickshaw for “Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Vastrapur”. The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Services (AMTS) and Bus Rapid Transit Services (BRTS) operate buses throughout the city.
Weather
Participants and attendees travelling to Ahmedabad can expect the temperature in December to be anywhere between 13°C to 29°C. Participants and attendees are encouraged to carry mild woollen wear which might be required after evening hours. Ahmedabad stands at 152 on the Air Quality Index.
Accommodation
IIM Ahmedabad will provide accommodation to a few attendees based on available accommodation. In addition to the campus accommodation, there will be accommodation available at nearby hotels in the city. Please find below the list of nearby hotels for reference.