Balaram | Little Rann of Kutch | Lothal | Modhera | Nal Sarovar | Patan | Pawagarh | Shanku’s Water Park | Taranga
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If you are visiting Ahmedabad, and feel you have a day to spare, there is a good choice of places you could visit in 100 km radius of the city. The ancient city of Lothal or the medieval temple of Modhera, the stepwells of Adalaj and Patan or the bird sanctuary at Nalsarovar. Here is a menu of options.
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Balaram |
A scenic spot by the river in the Arravalli hills, Balaram is a popular place for picnics and pilgrimage to the holy temples. |
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Little Rann of Kutch |
The Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife sanctuary, can be from Dasada, 93 kms from Ahmedabad and on an important route. This is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India, spanning some 4950 sq ft in area, and comprising a range habitats from saline desert plains, arid grasslands, rocky and thorn scrub to lakes and marshes. The sanctuary is known for its herds of the handsome chestnut brown Asiatic (Wild ass). |
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Lothal |
Just 82 kms from Ahmedabad, this ancient city offers an incredible insight into one of the world's oldest urban cultures and the largest civilisation of it's time-the Indus valley civilisation or Harappan culture. Click here to experience the Harrapan culture in Gujarat. |
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Modhera |
One of the finest temples of the 11th century period in the country, the Sun temple of Modhera has spectacular carvings, fine architecture and traditional erotic sculpture. |
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Nal Sarovar |
Less than 60 kms from Ahmedabad, the scenic 100 sq km lake of Nalsarovar, is visited by millions of magnificently coloured birds in winter and spring. |
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Patan |
The historic capital of Gujarat, before Ahmedabad was founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411-1414 AD, the town of Patan is rich in architectural marvels like the 11th century Rani-ki-vav stepwell and numerous temples, and textiles like the Patola silk sarees and Mushroo weaving, originating from the time of royalty. |
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Pawagadh |
The historic fortress on a mountain, the holy Hindu and Jain temples on the pinnacle and the medieval Islamic citadel of Champaner in the plains, together with fine hilly sceneries, lakes, the picturesque cable car ride and opportunities for trekking and rock climbing, make Pawagadh a beautiful excursion from Ahmedabad |
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Shanku’s Water Park |
Within one hour driving radius of Ahmedabad are some really fine water parks, with Shanku's waterworld resort being the first in India to be registered with international water park associations. Enjoy a day with your children at Shanku's waterworld resort. |
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Taranga |
Spectacularly situated in a range of 17 hills, the Jain temples of Taranga are splendid examples of 12th century stone sculpture and architecture. |
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