Holiday Destination: Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar is the capital of the west Indian state of Gujarat and also the administrative headquarters of Gandhinagar district. Situated on the west bank of Sabarmati river, Gandhinagar is named after India's national father, Mahatma Gandhi. In the year 1960, when old state of Bombay was split into Maharashtra and Gujarat, then a new capital was planned for Gujarat. The tourists should make it a point to make their trip more exciting and interesting by visiting the main Tourist Attractions of Gandhinagar. One of the famous Tourist Attractions of Gandhinagar is the Akshardham Temple which runs under the banner of the Swaminarayan Sect. The forts and the monuments

Climate

Summer - Max : 42°C. Min : 24°C. Winter - Max : 30°C. Min : 7°C.

Tourist Season

October to March

Accommodation

Include both budget hotels as well as luxury hotels. The convenient locations of the hotels help in accessing the public transports. The hotels are equipped with all the modern facilities and amenities.

General Information of Gandhinagar

Area: 57 Sq Kms. Best Time to Visit: October to March. Climate: The climate is moist in the southern parts and the northwestern part is dry. Main Languages: Gujarati, Rajasthani, Sindhi, Hindi & English. Population: 1,32,000. Temperature: Summer - Max : 42oC. Min : 24oC. Winter - Max : 30oC. Min : 7oC.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Gandhinagar

Akshardham Temple

One of the main attractions of the city. It was built by the Swaminarayan Sect, one of the richest sects in the world. The temple is made up of pink sandstone and adorned with intricate carvings. It has a huge complex covered with sprawling gardens and admirable fountains.

Children's Park

The Children's Park is a major attraction for children and vacationers. Children's Park has a mini train and a lake where you can enjoy boating.

Capital Complex in Gandhinagar City

The well-laid-out complex of buildings housing the legislature and government offices. Vithalbhai Patel Bhavan, a magnificent domed building, stands majestically on a high podium in the centre of a circular lake and houses the Vidhan Sabha and the legislature offices. Flanking it, and linked by hanging corridors, are two modern multi-storeyed buildings. Sardar Bhavan, which is to house the various departments of the State Secretariat, and Narmada Bhavan, where the offices of all the heads of departments are situated.

Indroda Nature Park

It houses both Deer Park (Hiran Udhyan) and Dinosaur Park and its one of the best tourist spot for nature lovers. The park has various animals like Deer, Wild boar, Hare, Porcupine, various reptiles, and mammals. The Dinosaur Park has the second largest hatchery of Dinosaur eggs in the world and is considered as India

Craftsmen's Village

The city is famous for its Bandhani Sarees. It is also known for its wooden blocks carved with exquisite designs for hand printing on cloth. The skilled craftsmanship of these villagers is still in great demand in other textile centers of the state. It is a good place to buy saris and hand printed material at reasonable prices.

Accessibility

By Road

State Transport buses connect various cities of Gujarat.

By Air

Nearest Airport is situated at Ahmedabad.

By Rail

Nearest Railway Stations are Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad and are connected with all the major cities of India.