Ahmedabad, Gujarat · market
At a glance: The book market beneath Fernandes Bridge is a focused stop for educational titles, reference works, used books and stationery. Its lower-level setting beside Gandhi Road gives it a different purpose from Ahmedabad’s clothing bazaars and the neighbouring Manek Chowk square.
Listed vegetarian options. Shown distances are approximate straight-line distances; road routes may be longer.
Since 1845
Mohanthal, kaju katri and saffron bundi ladu at Kandoi’s Manek Chowk main shop.
Kesar Mohanthal — 250 g · ₹235
Est. for two ₹235 · Hygiene not assessed
0.1 km away (straight line)
Gujarati snacks and à la carte meals in House of MG’s ground-floor courtyard café.
Patra — 200 g · ₹287
Est. for two ₹694 · Hygiene not assessed
0.9 km away (straight line)
Chana masala, tandoori paneer and Indian breads behind Navrangpura Bus Stand.
Chana Masala — 350 g · ₹519
Est. for two ₹1,296 · Hygiene not assessed
2.9 km away (straight line)
The book market beneath Fernandes Bridge is a focused stop for educational titles, reference works, used books and stationery. Its lower-level setting beside Gandhi Road gives it a different purpose from Ahmedabad’s clothing bazaars and the neighbouring Manek Chowk square.
The municipal heritage account places the bridge above Tankshal Road, which lies below Gandhi Road along a former watercourse. The bridge was constructed in 1884. The change in street level is part of what makes this compact commercial place distinctive.
Shops sell textbooks, reference books, other publications and used copies. Start with the subject, title, author and edition you need. For a course book, also bring the prescribed syllabus or ISBN so that a similar-looking cover does not become the basis of your choice.
Check the publication year, page sequence, binding and any missing inserts. Decide whether annotations help or distract you. Compare the condition with the price being asked, and clarify the seller’s return or exchange policy before paying for an unfamiliar edition.
If you are visiting without a particular book in mind, ask which sections suit your interests. Novels and general publications may be available alongside academic stock.
AMC describes stairs leading down from Gandhi Road towards Tankshal Road and the shops beneath the bridge. Assess those steps and the current passage conditions before descending. Step-free access has not been verified, and the guide should not imply otherwise.
The municipal account recommends roughly 11 AM–5 PM for a visit, while its broader displayed hours extend later. Individual sellers may open earlier or close later. Public-market entry is listed as free; books, stationery and any delivery arrangements have separate prices.
Leave narrow shop frontages clear, ask before photographing a display and protect purchases from unexpected rain. Use the named Fernandes Bridge anchor for navigation. Add time for Manek Chowk or Ratanpol only if those separate shopping interests are also on your plan.
Visiting Hours
Entry Fee: Public market entry is listed as free. Purchases and individual services are charged separately.
Verified: October 2026
Address
Fernandes Bridge, Gandhi Road / Tankshal Road, Kalupur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380001
How to Reach: Navigate to Fernandes Bridge, Gandhi Road / Tankshal Road, Kalupur, Ahmedabad 380001. Use the named public destination or the stated street anchor for the final approach.
Beneath Fernandes Bridge around lower Tankshal Road, reached from the Gandhi Road area.
The municipal account lists educational, reference and used books, general publications and stationery.
No. Bring the title, author, edition or ISBN and confirm availability with a seller.
No. AMC describes a stair approach from Gandhi Road; assess access before descending.
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