Gujarat tourism
Ahmadabad Tourism
Ahmadabad blends harmoniously an ancient heritage with a vibrant present. The city's eventful past and present is embodied in its rich kaleidoscope of history, art and culture, rich architecture and imposing monuments.
Ahmadabad Travel Information
By Air: Indian Airlines connect Ahmadabad with Bombay, Delhi, Bangalore, Madras, Jaipur, Indore and Calcutta. East West Airlines also connects
Ahmadabad with Bombay.
By Rail: Ahmadabad is directly connected to Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta, Madras, Trivandrum, Varanasi etc.
By Road: Ahmadabad to : Baroda (Vadodara) 113 km, Mt. Abu 228 km, Udaipur 252 km, Jaipur 657 km, Bombay 545 km, Delhi 1076 km, Gandhinagar 25 km, Nal Sarovar 71 km ,Modhera 110 km, and Lothal 80 km.
Bhavnagar Tourism
Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil in 1723 AD near the Gulf of Khambhat, on a carefully chosen strategic location having potential of maritime trade. Till independence, Bhavnagar State was ruled by the Gohil Rajput clan.
Bhavnagar Travel Information
By Air:
flights are available for Bhavnagar from Mumbai
By Rail:
railway station on Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar railway line
By Road:
Ahmedabad (200 km), Rajkot (178 km), Vadodara (280 km).
Champaner Tourism
Champaner is an ancient fort located at the foothills of Pavagadh. The town derives its name from the Champa tree or from Champaraj founder of the town, a contemporary of King Vanraj Chavda of Anhilwada.
Champaner Travel Information
Air: nearest airport is Vadodara (46 km)
Rail: Champaner Road is a railway station on Vadodara-Godhara railway line .
Road: Vadodara (46 km), Ahmedabad (159 km)
Gondal Tourism
Gondal is a testimony to the great visionary ruler Sir Bhagwatsinhiji, who introduced social reforms, planned the development of Gondal town and created a model state of Saurashtra in late 19th and early 20th century.
Gondal Travel Information
By Air:
Nearest Airport is Rajkot (39 km)
By Rail:
Gondal is a Railway station on Rajkot-Veraval line
By Road:
Rajkot (39km), Ahmedabd (264km)
Jamnagar Tourism
Jamnagar is known for its tie & dye work on fabrics, silken & gold embroidery. Tourists can visit Jamnagar throughout the year.
Jamnagar Travel Information
By Air: Indian Airlines service connects Jamnagar with Bombay and Bhuj.
By Rail: Jamnagar is directly connected with Ahmedabad and Bombay. Hapa Jn.(9 km) from Jamnagar is another convenient Railhead on the broad guage terminus.
By Road: Jamnagar to Palitana 246 km, Rajkot 86 km, Ahmedabad 304 km, Somnath 257 km, Dwarka 148 km. Gujarat State Transport services connect Jamnagar with Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Junagadh, Somnath.
Junagadh Tourism
Junagadh was the capital of the Junagadh State under the Muslim rulers of Babi Nawabs. In Gujarati, `Junagadh' literally means an ancient fort.
Junagadh Travel Information
By Air:
Nearest Airport is Keshod (40km), Porbandar (113 km)
By Train:
Railway Station of Ahmedabad-Junagadh and Rajkot-Junagadh line
By Road:
Rajkot(102km),Porbandar(113 km), Ahmedabad (327 km)
Porbandar Tourism
Porbandar, originally a fortified town. With high rampart walls, bastions and five gates lost its fortification by the order of Colonel Lally in 1888 AD. Even today, a ritual to circumambulate the fortification is performed by Hindus.
Porbandar Travel Information
By Air:
Porbandar is connected by air to Mumbai
By Rail:
Railway station on Porbandar-Ahmedabad railway line
Road:
Ahmedabad (412 km), Rajkot (187 km), Jamnagar (124 km)
Rajkot Tourism
Rajkot, the former Capital of the princely state of Saurashtra was founded by the Rajput Chief Kunwar Vibhuji in the 16th century; Rajkot is famous for its Bandhani Sarees, mirror-work, patch work, bead work and silk embroidery.
Rajkot Travel Information
By Air:
Indian Airlines connects Rajkot with Bombay and Vayudoot connects Rajkot with Bombay and Kandla. East West Airlines also operate flight from Bombay-Rajkot.
By Rail:
Rajkot is a junction on the Western Railway broad gauge line.
By Road:
Rajkot to : Bombay 798 km, Ahmedabad 218 km, Junagadh 98 km, Jamnagar 86 km, Dwarka 238 km, Porbandar 178 km, Bhavnagar 165 km, Sasangir 155 km. Bus connect Rajkot to all major cities of state.
Sasan Gir Tourism
Sasan Gir Forest is today the only place in the world outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in his natural habitat. The forest also harbours a variety of smaller animals and birds. Other predators are the Panther and the Hyena.
Sasan Gir Travel Information
By Air:
Nearest airport Keshod is connected with Bombay.
By Rail:
Sasan is the railway station, on the meter-guage line. However, the most convenient railhead is Junagadh (65 kms).
By Road:
Sasangir to Ahmedabad 895 km, Rajkot 160 km, Junagadh 65 km,Veraval 43 km
Somnath Tourism
Facing the wide open Arabian Sea, the temple at Somnath is an imposing structure offering a spectacular sight to the beholders. At a distance of 79 km from Junagadh and 25 km from Chorwad is the temple of Somnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
Somnath Travel Information
Air - The nearest airport from Somnath is Keshod 55 km away and linked to Mumbai. There are regular buses and taxis plying between Keshod and Somnath.
Rail - The nearest railhead is seven km away at Veraval, which is connected by train to Ahmedabad and some other cities in Gujarat.
Road - State transport corporation buses and private coaches run regular service to other cities in the region. Somnath is connected by a good road network to the other nearby places like Veraval 7 km, Mumbai 889 km, Ahmedabad 400 km, Bhavnagar 266 km, Junagarh 85 km, and Porbandar 122 km.
Kutch Tourism
Kutch is second largest district in India and largest district in the state of Gujarat. Bhuj, Anjar, Mandvi, Mundra, Abdasa-Nalia, Lakhpat, Rapar, Bhachau and Nakhatrana are Talukas of Kutch. Kutchi is the main language of Kutch people.
Kutch Travel Information
Air: Nearest Airport is Bhuj and Kandla. Various domestic flights connecting Bombay.
Rail: Nearest railway station is Gandhidham and Bhuj.
Road: State transport buses and private luxury coaches connects various centres of Gujarat. Gandhidham is 60 Kms from Bhuj.
Modhera Tourism
The town of Modhera is about 100 km from Ahmedabad and 25 km from Mehsana. It is on the banks of the Pushpavati River and is famous for its millennium-old Sun temple.
Modhera Travel Information
BY AIR - The nearest airport is Ahmedabad around 102 km away. Ahmedabad is connected by most of the domestic airlines with other important cities in the country.
BY RAIL - Becharaji, situated around 16 km from Modhera, is the nearest railway station. Another convenient railway station from this place is Mahesena. There are regular trains to Ahmedabad from this place.
BY ROAD - There are regular buses from Modhera to other destinations of the region including Ahmedabad and Mahesena.
Ambaji Tourism
Ambaji is an important temple town with millions of devotees visiting the Ambaji temple every year. It is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths.
Ambaji Travel Information
By Air:
The nearest Airport is located at Ahmedabad approximately 179 kms from Ambaji.
By Train:
The nearest Railhead to is Palanpur located 60 kms. by road from Ambaji. Palanpur is 144 kms. by Rail from Ahmedabad.
By Road:
Ambaji is 179 kms. by road from Ahmedabad.
Saputara Tourism
Saputara is a beautiful and a densely wooded only hill station town situated in the "Dang" district of southern tip of Gujarat, India.
Saputara Travel Information
By Air:
The airport at Mumbai is the nearest to Saputara and caters to the air travel needs of the tourists.
By Train & Road:
Saputara is well connected with the other important destinations of Gujarat and Maharashtra through the State transport and private buses and the nearby railheads.
Dasada Tourism
Dasada is a city in the State of Gujarat with a population of approximately 13,969. The closest tourism destination to Dasada is Modhera.
Dasada Travel Information
By Air: Ahmedabad is the nearest airport. Besides this the sanctuary is also accessible from Bhuj and Kandla airports.
By Rail: Ballarpur railway station, which is about 197 from Bhamragarh is the nearest.
By Road: The sanctuary is directly connected from the Ahmedabad city by direct bus services.
Gandhidham Tourism
Gandhidham was specially built for displaced persons after partition. Kandla a major port, the only free trade zone of the country is very close by.
Gandhidham Travel Information
Air: Nearest Airport is Bhuj and Kandla. Various domestic flights connecting Bombay.
Rail: Nearest railway station is Gandhidham and Bhuj.
Road: State transport buses and private luxury coaches connects various centres of Gujarat. Gandhidham is 60 Kms from Bhuj.
Surat Tourism
The port city of Surat is situated on the left bank of the Tapi River. It is known for its great survival instincts, having survived riots, plague, floods, and bounced back to prosperity each time.
Surat Travel Information
BY AIR - Surat does not have an airport. Baroda, situated around 140 km from Surat, is the nearest airport.
BY RAIL - Surat is an important railway station on Western Railway's network and is connected to all parts of the country.
BY ROAD - The National Highway 8 connects Surat to all parts of Gujarat. The distances to some important centers from Surat are Ahmedabad, 267 km; Baroda, 140 km; Mumbai, 326 km; Bhavnagar, 422 km; Okhla, 706 km; Junagarh, 550 km; Jamnagar, 531 km; Bhuj, 619 km; and Palanpur, 434 km.
Vadodara Tourism
Vadodara, formerly known as Baroda was a princely state of India before independence. The city saw its immense progress during the period of Sayajirao Gaekward who made it a centre of culture, education and industry. Today, Vadodara is a vibrant city with many interesting old and new buildings, museums, palaces and gardens.
Vadodara Travel Information
By Air:Vadodara is well linked by air with Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Daman, and Pune. There are regular flights operated by Indian Airlines and other domestic airlines.
By Rail:Vadodara, a major rail junction on the western railway line is served by several express and super-fast trains from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and other parts of the country.
By Road:Vadodara is well connected by roads to various towns and cities of Gujarat. There are regular bus services from Vadodara to all important places in the state. It is situated 113 km southeast of Ahmedabad city.
Bhuj tourism
Bhuj was the capital of the princely state of Kutch whose wealth was derived from the sea trade with East Africa and Persian Gulf. The city was dotted with beautiful palaces, havelis and bazaars. The city’s prime attraction Darbargadh palace was temporarily closed down. It houses the Aina Mahal or “Palace of Mirrors” which was badly damaged.
Bhuj Travel Information
By Air: Bhuj is well connected by air with Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Indian Airlines and other private airlines operate regular flights to these destinations.
By Rail: Bhuj has a small railway station served by few trains.
By Road:Bhuj is well connected by roads. There are regular bus services available for Ahmedabad and other parts of the state. It takes nearly 7 hours to reach Ahmedabad by bus.
Palitana tourism
Palitana’s prime attraction is an extraordinary cluster of 1008 Jain temples that is located on the top of Shatrunjaya Hills. It is believed that the first tirthankara had visited this hill while his chief disciple Pundarika attained enlightenment here. There are many shrines located here out of which the most impressive one is the Adinath temple, situated on the northern edge of the hill.
Palitana Travel Information
Palitana is well connected by rail and road. There is no airport at Palitana. However, the nearest city Bhavnagar (60 kms away) provides very good transportation facilities to and from various parts of the country.
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Dwarka tourism
Dwarka is a sacred town located 453 km west of Ahmedabad. The town has a special importance in the mythology. About 5,000 years ago, Lord Krishna had made this site as his kingdom and founded a beautiful city here.
Dwarka Travel Information
BY RAIL - Dwarka is a station on the Ahmedabad-Okha broad-gauge railway line, about 137 km from Jamnagar, 217 km from Rajkot and 378 km from Ahmedabad.
BY ROAD - A state highway with Jamnagar and Okha also connects it.
BY AIR - Nearest airport is Jamnagar, from where flights for Mumbai can be taken. Luxury coaches are available from Dwarka to other important cities of Gujarat.
Patan tourism
Patan is situated around 130 km from Ahmedabad in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a place famous for Patola sarees, one of the finest hand-made textiles in the world. One can see this exquisite fabric being woven here.
Patan Travel Information
BY AIR - The nearest airport is Ahmedabad from where one can catch flights to the other important cities in Gujarat and India.
BY RAIL - Patan is linked by rail with Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Mahesena. There are six local trains daily between Mahesana and Patan.
BY ROAD - Buses run by the state transport corporation and private luxury coaches connect Patan to the various important centers in Gujarat. It is situated at a distance of 144 km from Ahmedabad.
Pavagadh tourism
Pavagadh is a hill station about 46 km from Vadodara and 190 km from Ahmedabad. It is situated in the Halol, Panchmahal district. According to legends, Pavagadh is the chunk of the Himalayas that was carried by Hanuman to Lanka. At its base lies the town of Champaner. Pavagadh along with Champaner and Marchi is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Pavagadh Travel Information
By Air: You can find regular flights to Baroda from Ahmedabad. From Baroda, taxis can be hired to reach Pavagadh.
By Rail: You can board trains to Baroda from Ahmedabad. From Vadodara, take a bus to reach Pavagadh.
By Road: State State transport buses ply at regular intervals to Pavagadh. Private Coaches or taxis can also be hired.
Idar tourism
38 km from Vijaynagar, this former princely state lies hugged by the Aravali mountain range, which gave it protection from various attacks in its history. In addition to some of the larger temples, look out for the signs of worship of smaller idols scattered up the hills. Take the climb up the hill itself, winding through the rocks, as a way to share the sacred space in the lives.
Idar Travel Information
By road: Vijaynagar, the nearest town is 120 km from Udaipur and 160 km from Ahmedabad, and is accessible by the National Highway 8.
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Mandvi Tourism
Mandvi is located on the banks of teh Rukmavati River, barely one km away from the Arabian Sea at the Gulf of Kutch. The town has a very pleseant climate throughout the year and was a summer retreat of the Kutch Maharaos. The establishment of the town dates back to the late sixteenth century (1581 AD) and is attributed to the first Jadeja ruler of Kutch Rao Khengarji.
Mandvi Travel Information
By Air:
Nearest Airport is Bhuj (50 km)
By Rail:
Nearest Railway Station is Gandhidham (95 km)
By Road:
Bhuj (50 km), Ahmedabad (446 km), and Rajkot (268 km)
Wankaner Tourism
Wankaner derives its name from the geographical feature related to the location of the town: 'Wanka' means a bend and 'ner' means water stream in Gujarati. Wankaner literally means a bend on the stream and it is located on the bend of the Machchhu River.
Wankaner Travel Information
By Air: Nearest airport is Rajkot (53 km), Ahmedabad (220 km)
By Rail: Wankaner City on Ahmedabad-Rajkot railway line
By Road: Rajkot (53 km), Ahmedabad (220 km)