ahmedabad’s future beats: construction cranes, cheap chai, and hidden metro rumors
the first thing that hits you is the heat, like a bass drop that never stops and i’m already picturing my drum kit parked on the sabarmati riverbank. the city’s got a weird mix of old‑school charm and construction noise that feels like a live jam session gone wild. safety? honestly it’s chill, cops aren’t constantly on your tail like a metronome, but keep your eyes on the auto drivers after midnight - they can be a nasty fill‑in on the beat. rent for a modest 1‑bedroom in the city centre hovers around 12-15k INR, which is cheap enough to let you snag a cheap flat and still have cash for those late‑night street‑food gigs. job market’s booming in IT and textiles, so if you’re a freelancer or a creative type, there’s always a project humming in the background.
overheard at a chai stall: “don’t trust the new flyover at night, it’s a trap for late‑night tourists”. drunk advice from a buddy who just moved from bhopal: “if you’re looking for cheap eats, hit up the bhajiya joint near odhav - it’s cheaper than a drum stick and twice as tasty.” rumor has it the new metro line will cut travel time to the airport to under 30 minutes, which is a sweet fill‑in for anyone juggling gigs across the country. short drive away is the historic town of gandhinagar, and a quick flight can land you on the beaches of goa, perfect for a weekend recharge when the city’s humidity feels like a never‑ending encore.
i’ve been digging through some local vibes lately and tossed a few links your way for the lowdown:
ahmedabad on tripadvisor
yelp best street food in ahmedabad
r/ahmedabad on reddit
tripadvisor top attractions in ahmedabad
the city’s weather right now is like a hot‑plate left on too long, but you can escape to the hills of mount abu or the cool breezes of coorg just a short drive or flight away, making those scorching days feel like a warm‑up before the real show.
*more later, stay tuned for the next setlist* (maybe i’ll actually finish this post before my next gig)
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