Details of Some Major Tourist Spots & Route Guide

Route 1:

• Gandhinagar 40 km
• Ahmedabad 68 km
• Via- Anand45 km
• Vadodara151 km
• Surat155 km
• Saputara 120 km
• Dandi30 km
• Surat

• Ahemadabad217 km
• Palitana36 km
• Bhavnagar218 km
• Junagadh59 km
• Via- Sasangir75 km
• Ahmedpur70 km
• Somnath 20 km
• ViaChorwad87 km
• Porbandar122 km
• Dwarka 155 km
• Jamnagar89 km
• Rajkot 216 km
• Ahmedabad.

Package Tours ( G T D C L)
  5Days North Gujrat and Rajasthan Tour

• Ahmedabad
• Modhera
• Ambaji
• Mount Abu (Sight Seeing Haldighati Ranakpur)
• Udaipur(Nathdwara) Chittaurgarh

5 Days North Gujrat and Rajasthan Tour

• Ahmedabad
• Gondal
• Junagadh
• Somnath
• Porbandar
• Dwarka
• Gandhinagar

4 Days Saputar

• Ahmedabad
• Vadodara
• Surat
• Saputara

General Informations:

Gandhinagar
While most tourist destinations in Gujrat are renowned for their historical and archaeological sites some dating back more than 4000 yrs, Gandhinagar which is just 40 years old presents a strange contrast as a tourist destination.

How To Reach: The Sardar Vallabhai domestic and international airport is 15 km away. From Ahmedabad train is available for Gandhinagar (31 km). Gandhinagar is well connected by road with other major cities of Gujrat.
What to See: Akshardham, Indroda Park, Sarita Udyan, Adalaj Vav, Mini Zoo, Greenhouse, Entertainment Park, The Sports Authority Of India, Modhera Sun Temple (104 km).

Anand: Anand is known as the Milk Capital of India. It became famous for Amul dairy and its milk revolution. This city hosts the National Dairy Development Board of India and Anand Agricultural University. Another well-known product of the city is Vallabh Vidhyanagar, an educational suburb of Anand.

How To Reach:65 Kms from Ahmedabad and 39 Kms from Vadodara. The National express highway from Ahmedabad to Vadodara also passes through Anand.
What to See: Anand has seen rapid economic growth along the Anand Vallabh Vidya Nagar road belt. It is well on track to becoming a Municipal Corporation with the inclusion of various peripheral villages like Chikhodra, Lambhvel, V. V Nagar, Bakrol, Karamsad, Mogri and others.The great Sushrut Lives Here!

Ahmedabad: On the bank of Sabarmati river is situated the 2nd largest textile industrial city Ahmedabad. It is also a historical spot.

How To Reach: Ahmedabad is well connected by air and rail with Kolkata (Distance 2006 km).
What to See: Bhadra Fort, Jumma Masjid, Badshah Harira, Tin Darwaja, Institute of Indology, Sabarmati Ashram, Victoria Garden.

Bhavnagar:
Another important coastal city of princely origin is Bhavnagar, with ports, salt works, ship building and ship breaking yards along its coast. The scenic beauty of Bhavnagar is exquisite.

How To Reach: Bhavnagar is connected with Ahmedabad by rail and road. The distance from Ahmedabad is 200 km via Sihor.
What to See: Valvadhar Black Buck Sanctuary, Gandhi Museum.

Somnath:
The shore temple of Somnath is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Located in Veraval, it offers a holy pilgrimage, beach holiday and a number of places of historic importance.

How To Reach:From Ahmedabad train is available. The distance is 406 km.
What to See: Somnath Temple, Pravash Patan Museum, Mahameruh, Surya Temple, Som Tirtha.

Porbandar:
The sea beach of Porbandar is very charming.

How To Reach:Direct train is available from Howrah for Porbandar. The distance is 2564 km. Private bus services to all over western India are available from Porbandar.
What to See: Temple of Sudama, Kirti Mandir, Nehru Planetorium, Porbandar Sea Beach.

Dwarka:
One of the principal pilgrimages of Hinduism is at Dwarka, 2455 km from Kolkata. Today it is not only a major pilgrimage site but a pleasant spot for a beach holiday.
How To Reach: Nearest airport is at Jamnagar. Buses come to Dwarka from different cities.
What to See: Dwarkadhish Temple, Jagat Mandir, Krishna Temple, Rukmini Temple, Bharakeswar.

Saputara:
Saputara is a beautiful and a densely wooded only hill station town situated in the “Dang” district of southern tip of Gujarat.
How To Reach: : Saputara is about 170 kilometers from Surat and about 80 kilometers from Nashik. The border of Maharashtra is about 5 km. away from Saputara.
What to See: Saputara Lake, a serene and secluded picnic spot, is placedright at the heartland of Saputara valley. The lake is on the base of Saputara hill station and is placed perfectly on the picturesque hilly surroundings. The surroundings of the lake are provided with many facilities for merry making, especially with children’s parks and play grounds. Boating in the Saputara Lake is really a wonderful experience.

Jamnagar:

Both modernity and history Jamnagar is the combination of two.
How To Reach: From Dwarka one may avail train or bus to Jamnagar, 308 km from Ahmedabad.
What to See: Sursagar Lake, Marine National Park.

Rajkot:
Rajkot is one of the most important commercial and industrial cities of Saurashtra.
How To Reach: From Howrah trains are available. Trains ply from Rajkot to Different destinations of Gujrat also.
What to See: Jubilee Gardens, Gandhiji’s Residence, Azi Dam, Jasdan, Trinetreswar Mahadev Temple, Gondal.

Vadodara:
The city beautifully decorated with wide roads, modern well furnished houses and buildings with sculpture and fresco, has often been called the cultural capital of Gujrat and is fast becoming a corporate capital as well.
How To Reach:The distance of Vadodara from Kolkata is 1989 km. Trains from East, South & Western India arrive in Ahmedabad pass through Vadodara en route.
What to See: Sursagar Lake, Nyaya Temple, Sayaji Bagh, Lakshmivilas Palace, Nazarbagh Palace, Sree Aurobindo Nivas.