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ANAND
CITY
Ahmedabad
Anand
Bharuch
Bhuj
Baroda
Bhavnagar
Dwarka
Gandhidham
Junagadh
Kutch
Palitana
Porbandar
Saputara
Surat
Siddhpur
Rajkot
Anand city is generally known as Milk Capital of India. It enjoys
pleasant climate almost throughout the year. Anand is well connected
with other important cities of country by rail. The nearest airport
is Baroda and Ahmedabad. It is 40 Kms and 65 Kms. away from Anand
respectively.
Places to visit
CHAMPANER
The historical town
of Champaner is situated 47 Kms. from Vadodara. Champaner lies at
the foot of Pavagadh Fort. It was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the
founder of Hindu rule in Gujarat in 8th century AD. He named it
after the name of his friend Champa.
It is an excellent
masterpiece representing Indo-Sarcenic architecture. The town of
Champaner was subjugated by Sultan Mehmud Begara in 1484 and made
it his new capital. The ruins of its mosques and palaces reflected
in the lake are some of the most picturesque in India.
PAVGADH FORT
The hill of
Pavagadh rises from Champaner in three stages. The plateau at an
altitude of 1471 ft. is known as the Machi Haveli. Pavagadh is 49
kms. from Vadodara and is also known as the birth place of Gujarat's
famous musician, Baiju, who preceded Tansen.
BHARUCH
It is situated
70 Kms from Vadodara. Ancient town with a 2000 year history. On
a hilltop is a fort which overlooks the river Narmada.
DAKOR
Located 94 kms.
from the city of Ahemadabad is the sacred place of Dakor known for
Lord Krishna. It is said that the idol of the Lord said to be the
original from Dwarka, was brought here by a devotee and installed
in the temple of Ranchodrai.
DHUMKAL
This is the
Sloth Bear sanctuary which also houses the tiger and leopard.
Ahmedabad
Anand
Bharuch
Bhuj
Baroda
Bhavnagar
Dwarka
Gandhidham
Junagadh
Kutch
Palitana
Porbandar
Saputara
Surat
Siddhpur
Rajkot
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