Atal Bridge — the extraordinary kite-shaped pedestrian footbridge spanning the Sabarmati River on Ahmedabad’s celebrated Sabarmati Riverfront — is the most visited, most photographed, most talked-about, and most instantly iconic public infrastructure addition to Ahmedabad in the city’s modern era, having drawn over 7.7 million visitors and generated over ₹27 crore in revenue for the city since its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27 August 2022. Named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee — on whose birth anniversary of 25 December 2021 the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation formally christened the structure — Atal Bridge is a pedestrian-only triangular steel truss bridge designed by STUP Consultants Ltd of Mumbai and constructed by P&R Infraprojects Ltd at a total project cost of ₹74 crore.
The bridge is 300 metres long — with a central span of 100 metres — and varies in width from 10 metres at both entry ends to 14 metres at the wider midsection. It is positioned between the historic Ellis Bridge and the Sardar Bridge on the Sabarmati, connecting the east bank of the river (home to Ahmedabad’s old city and cultural core) to the west bank (the newer, more developed residential zones) — a placement specifically chosen to promote city planning equilibrium by creating a pedestrian link between the two historically disconnected sides of the Sabarmati. The bridge’s design was directly inspired by kites — the joyful symbol of Gujarat’s beloved Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) festival — and the colourful fabric panels, diagonal truss lines, and dynamic colour-changing LED lighting that transforms the bridge at night all reflect this kite motif in a celebration of Gujarati cultural identity expressed through modern engineering.
The glass floor panels at four strategic points along the bridge are the single most popular feature — four transparent floor sections allow visitors to look directly down at the Sabarmati River flowing 30 feet below their feet, a genuinely vertiginous experience that draws gasps, laughter, and an endless queue of selfie-takers at all hours. The bridge is pedestrian-only — no vehicles of any kind may enter — and this exclusivity transforms it from a mere crossing into a destination in its own right, where visitors stroll, photograph the riverfront, sit on built-in benches, admire the plantation strips of trees and shrubs along the central span, and gather at the food and beverage kiosks installed in the bridge’s midsection.
Atal Bridge Location
Atal Bridge is situated on the Sabarmati River at the Sabarmati Riverfront, positioned between the Ellis Bridge and Sardar Bridge in central Ahmedabad — directly behind H.K. Arts College in the Paldi and Kocharab zone on the west bank, and adjacent to the riverfront promenade on the east bank.
- Address: Atal Pedestrian Bridge, Sabarmati Riverfront Walkway West, Narayan Nagar Society, Kocharab, Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat — 380007
- Pin Code: 380007 / 380009
- STD Code: 079 (SRFDCL Tel: +91-79-26580430)
- Administrative Zone: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation — Ellis Bridge Zone / Ellisbridge Assembly Constituency
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Ellis Bridge | Adjacent — the bridge is positioned just south |
| Sardar Bridge | Adjacent — positioned just north |
| H.K. Arts College (west bank) | Adjacent |
| Gandhigram Metro Station (Line 2 / Blue Line) | Nearest Metro — short walk |
| Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur) | 5.5 to 6 kilometres — 15 minutes |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport | 11.9 to 14 kilometres — 21 minutes |
| Sabarmati Ashram | 2 kilometres north on the west bank |
| Lal Darwaja (Old City) | 4 kilometres |
| CG Road | 3 kilometres |
| SG Highway | 8 kilometres |
| Gandhinagar Capital | 27.6 kilometres |
Timings and Entry Fee Atal Bridge
Atal Bridge is a public ticketed attraction managed by the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL) — with very affordable entry fees ensuring accessibility for all income groups.
| Category | Entry Fee | Notes |
| Adults (12 to 59 years) | ₹ 30 | Standard ticket — all days |
| Senior Citizens (60 years and above) | ₹ 15 | Concessional ticket |
| Children (3 to 12 years) | ₹ 15 | Children’s ticket |
| Children below 3 years | Free | No ticket required |
| Persons with disability | Free | Accessibility-enabled entry |
| Visiting Hours | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Daily — open all 7 days |
| Best Time | Evening (5:00 PM to 9:00 PM) | LED light show transforms the bridge at dusk |
| Parking | ₹ 30 to ₹ 50 per session | Multi-level parking facility near the riverfront park |
Directions to Atal Bridge
Atal Bridge is centrally located on Ashram Road — Ahmedabad’s primary north–south artery — and accessible from every major zone of the city by auto-rickshaw, AMTS/BRTS bus, Metro, and private vehicle.
From Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur)
Take Kalupur Station Road → Ashram Road southward → approximately 5.5 kilometres — 15 to 20 minutes by auto-rickshaw. Alternatively, take the Metro from Kalupur to Gandhigram Station and walk to the riverfront.
From CG Road (Navrangpura)
Take auto-rickshaw or cab southward toward the riverfront → approximately 3 kilometres — 10 to 15 minutes.
From Old City (Lal Darwaja / Relief Road)
Take Ashram Road northward → approach the east bank riverfront → approximately 4 kilometres — 12 to 20 minutes.
From SG Highway (GIFT City / Prahladnagar)
Take any eastward connecting road toward Ashram Road → approach the west bank → approximately 8 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes.
By Metro (Gandhigram Station)
Take Gujarat Metro Line 2 (Blue Line) to Gandhigram Metro Station → walk to the Sabarmati Riverfront promenade → walk along the promenade south to Atal Bridge. Gandhigram is the closest Metro station.
Road, Bus and Metro Connectivity Atal Bridge
| Mode | Details |
| AMTS City Buses | Multiple AMTS routes on Ashram Road — alight at Sabarmati Riverfront or Ellisbridge area stops |
| BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) | BRTS routes on Ashram Road corridor — stops within 500 metres of bridge entry |
| Gujarat Metro (Line 2 — Blue Line) | Gandhigram Metro Station — nearest Metro access |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Most practical option — universally known destination — tell driver Atal Bridge, Sabarmati Riverfront |
| Mybyk Cycle Rental | Available at the riverfront — scenic cycle approach along the promenade |
| Private Vehicle / Cab | Multi-level parking available at the riverfront park adjacent to the bridge |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks Atal Bridge
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Sabarmati Riverfront | At the bridge | 10.5-kilometre developed riverfront — gardens, promenades, boating, cycling tracks, art gallery |
| Flower Park (Lower Park) | Adjacent | Art and Culture Gallery — exhibition space and green park on the west bank |
| Sabarmati Ashram (Gandhi Ashram) | 2 km north | Mahatma Gandhi’s residence from 1917 to 1930 — India’s most revered Gandhian heritage site |
| Ellis Bridge | Adjacent | Historic arched road bridge — connects Paldi to Ashram Road |
| HK Arts College | Adjacent (west bank) | Heritage educational institution near the west bank entry |
| Riverfront Lower Park Art Gallery | At the bridge | Art and culture gallery near the bridge entry on the west bank |
| Kankaria Lake | 6 km | Ahmedabad’s most popular entertainment lake — toy train, zoo, balloon safari |
| Law Garden Night Market | 2 km | Famous Ahmedabad night bazaar — handloom, handicrafts, street food |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Atal Bridge located in Ahmedabad?
A: Atal Bridge is on the Sabarmati River at Sabarmati Riverfront Walkway West, Kocharab, Paldi, Ahmedabad — PIN 380007 — between Ellis Bridge and Sardar Bridge, approximately 5.5 kilometres from Kalupur Railway Station and 14 kilometres from SVPI Airport.
Q2. What are the timings and entry fee of Atal Bridge?
A: Open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Entry fee: ₹ 30 for adults, ₹ 15 for senior citizens and children (3–12 years), free for children under 3 and persons with disabilities.
Q3. Why is Atal Bridge famous in Ahmedabad?
A: Atal Bridge is famous for its kite-inspired triangular steel design, glass floor panels offering see-through views of the Sabarmati River below, dynamic LED lighting after sunset, and its position as India’s first purpose-built pedestrian bridge of this design and scale — drawing over 7.7 million visitors since its 2022 inauguration.
Q4. Which Metro station is nearest to Atal Bridge?
A: Gandhigram Metro Station on Gujarat Metro Line 2 (Blue Line) is the nearest Metro stop — from which visitors walk to the Sabarmati Riverfront and then along the promenade to the bridge.
Q5. Is the bridge open to vehicles?
A: No. Atal Bridge is exclusively pedestrian-only — no bicycles, motorcycles, or other vehicles are permitted on the bridge. Parking is available in the multi-level facility near the adjacent Flower Park.