Ahmedabad, Kerala among TIME magazine's list of world's greatest places of 2022

Ahmedabad city and the state of Kerala have been listed by TIME magazine among the "50 extraordinary destinations to explore" in its list of the world's greatest places of 2022.

It said that as India's first UNESCO World Heritage City, Ahmedabad "boasts both ancient landmarks and contemporary innovations that make it a mecca for cultural tourism, from the serene Gandhi Ashram that sits on 36 acres on the banks of the Sabarmati River to Navratri, a vibrant nine-day celebration billed as the longest dance festival in the world."

It added that Ahmedabad's Gujarat Science City, a "sprawling entertainment center and theme park", unveiled three major attractions last year, including a 20-acre nature park to educate the public on local flora as well as provide new spaces for playing chess and practicing yoga.