GANDHIDHAM CITY

Ahmedabad Anand Bharuch Bhuj Baroda Bhavnagar Dwarka Gandhidham Junagadh Kutch Palitana Porbandar Saputara Surat Siddhpur Rajkot

   Although Ahmedabad initially became the capital of Gujarat state when the old state of Bombay was split into Maharashtra and Gujarat in 1960, a new capital was planned 32 km north-east on the west bank of the Sabarmati.
Named Gandhinagar after Mahatma Gandhi, who was born in Gujarat, it is India’s second planned city after Chandigarh and, like that city, is laid out in numbered sectors.
Construction of the city commenced in 1965 and the secretariat was moved there in 1970.

Places of interest   

Modhera : Modhera was built in early 11th century in the western Indian Solanki style. Modhera's Sun temple is one of the finest examples of Indian temple architecture of its period situated at a village 20 kms. from Mehsana. Built in 1026 A.D., the temple is dedicated to the Sun-God, Surya and stands high on a plinth overlooking a deep stone-steeped tank. The temple is magnificently carved with Gods and Goddesses, birds, beasts and flowers.

How to get there (Modhera)

Nearest airport is Ahmedabad.

Nearest Railway Station is Mehsana.

State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect various centres of Gujarat. It is situated 119 Kms. from Ahmedabad via Mehsana.

Akshardham : The most famous temple of the 'Swaminarayan Sect' - the richest sect in the world. The temple is built by pink stones with beautiful carvings. It is surrounded by lush green gardens and admirable fountains.

Purneshwar: It is about 35 Kms. from Bhuj.It is a 9th/10th century A. D. temple raised on a high plinth and has some fine sculptures on display.

Khavada : It is a historical place and is famous for its handicrafts and cattle rearing in Banni. Flamingo colony can be approached from Khavada by road and thereafter on camel back.

Bhardeshwar : It is a famous Jain pilgrimage centre. The architecture of the temple is such that the presiding deity is visible from the ground floor as well as the first floor. Other local monuments include a stepwell, mosque and a palace.

How to get there

Nearest Airport is Bhuj.

Nearest railway station is Gandhidham and Bhuj.

State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect various centres of Gujarat. Gandhidham is 60 Kms. from Bhuj.

Nearest Seaport is Kandla, 16 kms.

Ahmedabad Anand Bharuch Bhuj Baroda Bhavnagar Dwarka Gandhidham Junagadh Kutch Palitana Porbandar Saputara Surat Siddhpur Rajkot