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Calico Museum, Ahmedabad, India

 
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Distance from city center: 3mi
snehism's pictureby snehism History & Culture travel tip
added on the 15th of April, 2011
One of the finest place to see the remarkable collection of fabric spanning. It is a superb repository of fabrics based on colors, patterns, weaving and embellishment. Wow.. what an exclusive treat being in Ahmedabad.

Opening Hours:
11AM to 3PM

How to get there:
Reach before 11 to join the guided tour. Local transport will take you there.

 
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