Sabarmati Riverfront

Sabarmati Riverfront is an 11-km long waterfront development along both banks of the Sabarmati River in central Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Developed by the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd., it reclaims the riverbanks to provide flood protection, public promenades, parks and recreational spaces. Notable for its continuous walkways, cycling tracks, gardens, ghats and the Atal Pedestrian Bridge, it serves as a major urban leisure and event space in the city.

Visitors can expect a wide, paved waterfront with upper and lower promenades on both east and west banks of the Sabarmati River. The area includes landscaped gardens, ghats, cycling and jogging tracks, seating areas, and open plazas. Visitors can walk or cycle along the river, enjoy boating, view the Atal Pedestrian Bridge, visit Riverfront parks and flower garden, and see city skyline views. Food stalls, boating facilities and event grounds are available at intervals along the stretch.

The Sabarmati Riverfront project was proposed in the 1960s to reclaim the riverbanks, manage flooding and prevent erosion. The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd. (SRFDCL) was established in 1997 by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, with construction starting in 2005 and the first phase inaugurated in 2012. The project reclaimed about 202 hectares of land and created interceptor sewers, promenades and parks along an 11 km stretch.

The Riverfront is a major public and cultural space for Ahmedabad, hosting recreational activities, festivals, the Sabarmati Marathon, International Kite Festival events, and public gatherings. It provides open green space and ghats used for leisure and community events along the Sabarmati River.