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Ahmadabad,
the
former
capital
of
Gujarat,
is
famously
known
for
being
the
dry
state
of
India
and
is
also
a
famous
tourist
spot.
Its
aesthetic
views,
exotic
eatables
and
their
rich
heritage,
makes
it
one
of
the
most
visited
locations.
The
old
Ahmadabad
is
declared
as
Indiaβs
first
UNESCO
World
Heritage
City.
One
of
the
most
beautiful
places
to
visit
in
Ahmedabad
is
Vastrapur
Lake.
This
quiet
place
acts
as
a
getaway
from
the
hubbubs
of
the
chaotic
city,
while
being
located
in
the
heart
of
the
city.
This
lake
is
surrounded
by
thick
lustrous
green
garden
and
the
river
side
is
embellished
with
various
stones.
At
various
occasions
the
water
from
Narmada
River
is
allowed
to
flow
into
this
river.
The
round
pathway
along
the
river
attracts
many
health-conscious
people
for
morning
jog
or
workout.
Vastrapur
Lake
also
acts
as
the
cultural
hub
of
the
city,
as
many
cultural
events
are
organized
on
the
lustrous
green
lawn
along
the
river
bank.
This
place
is
an
ideal
weekend
visit
for
a
family
picnic
or
maybe
a
small
outing
in
the
evening.
This
place
is
also
ideal
for
children
as
it
offers
a
children
park
especially
designed
for
the
amusement
of
the
small
humans.
The
park
is
open
to
its
visitors
every
day
from
8
am
to
10
pm,
no
entry
fees
are
charged
to
its
visitors.
History
of
Vastrapur
Lake
The
Vastrapur
lake
was
first
decorated
and
opened
for
public
visit
in
2002
by
the
Ahmedabad
Municipal
Corporation.
Later
on,
in
2013,
it
was
renamed
in
the
memory
of
Narsinh
Mehta;
a
15th
century
poet
in
Gujarat,
as
βBhakt
Kavi
Narsinh
Mehta
Sarovarβ.
Apart
from
renaming,
a
statue
of
the
renowned
poet
was
also
constructed
in
the
garden.
Later
in
2016,
when
the
lake
was
observed
drying
up
due
to
excessive
heat
and
lack
of
adequate
rainfall,
the
authorities
removed
the
dying
fish
elsewhere.
Recently
in
2019,
the
Ahmedabad
Municipal
Corporation
has
decided
to
let
in
the
Narmada
River
water
flow
in
the
River.