Dating back to the eleventh century, Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the River Sabarmati. One of the fastest-growing cities in the world, this thriving metropolis is variously known as Amdavad, Ahmadabad and Ahemdavad. There is never a dull moment in India’s fifth-largest city. Foodies will enjoy trying out the city’s many restaurants, food markets and night-time food stalls and the tempting array of dishes (often vegetarian) on offer. Ahmedabad has large populations of Hindus, Muslims and Jains, and their cultures are well known, with their religious festivals and cuisine dominating the city's culture. Cricket is the city’s favorite sport and sports fans will enjoy visiting the 54,000-seater Sardar Patel Stadium. The downsides? Excessive traffic and pollution can make this a challenging place to live – at one stage, Ahmedabad held the unenviable mantle of the most polluted city in India. Bear in mind, however, that in 2012 The Times of India selected Ahmedabad as the best city in which to live in India, and come here with an open mind – and you are bound to want to stay.