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Gujarat's planned, green capital - the grand Akshardham temple, the Adalaj stepwell nearby, and the dino-and-science Indroda park, beside busy Ahmedabad.
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The sweet spot for visiting Gandhinagar is October to March. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after culture and heritage and spiritual travel. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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0.5 km from Gandhinagar centre
The Gujarat Sahitya Akademi or Gujarat Sahitya Academy, established in 1981, is a government institution dedicated to the development of the languages spoken in Gujarat, India and their literature. Gujarati, an offici…
0.7 km from Gandhinagar centre
Gujarat is a state along the western coast of India. Its coastline of about 2,340 km (1,450 mi) is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula. Gujarat is the fifth-largest Indian state b…
1.4 km from Gandhinagar centre
The Archdiocese of Gandhinagar is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or archdiocese of the Catholic Church located in the city of Gandhinagar in India. The archdiocese is a metropolitan see with three suffraga…
1.7 km from Gandhinagar centre
Mahatma Mandir is a convention and exhibition centre located at sector 13 C in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It is inspired by the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. It is one of the biggest convention centres in I…
2 km from Gandhinagar centre
Punit Van is a botanical garden located in Sector 19 in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat in India. It was developed in 2005 by the forest department of the Government of Gujarat. The forest department has developed…
2.6 km from Gandhinagar centre
Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India is a large Hindu temple complex inspired by Yogiji Maharaj (1892–1971) the fourth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan, and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921–…
2.6 km from Gandhinagar centre
On 24 September 2002, multiple terrorists attacked the Swaminarayam Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, killing 33 and injuring more than 80. India's National Security Guard intervened and ended the sieg…
2.7 km from Gandhinagar centre
Lok Bhavan formerly Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the governor of Gujarat. It is located in the capital city of Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The present governor of Gujarat is Shri Acharya Dev Vrat.
3.2 km from Gandhinagar centre
The 1969 Gujarat riots involved communal violence between Hindus and Muslims during September–October 1969, in Gujarat, India. The violence was Gujarat's first major riot that involved massacre, arson, and looting on …
3.5 km from Gandhinagar centre
The Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, is a park that houses fossilized remains and petrified eggs of dinosaurs. It is a man-made fossil park and not the actual nesting grounds where the …
4.7 km from Gandhinagar centre
Swaminarayan Mandir Vasna Sanstha (SMVS) is a Hindu denomination within the Swaminarayan Sampradaya. It was founded in 1987 by Devnandandasji Swami, usually addressed as HDH Bapji by his devotees and followers, It pro…
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Hotel marigol, GH Road, Sector 16, Gandhinagar - 382017, Gujarat, India
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Fortune Inn Haveli, CH Road, Sector 11, Gandhinagar - 382011, Gujarat, India
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Central Government Touring Officers Guest House, Road 3, Sector 6, Gandhinagar - 382016, Gujarat, India
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NFSU Guest House, NH147, Sector 19, Gandhinagar - 382008, Gujarat, India
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International Guest House, NH147, Sector 19, Gandhinagar - 382008, Gujarat, India
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The Grand Vinayak Hotel, Lane 17, Sector 21, Gandhinagar - 382021, Gujarat, India
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The Leela Gandhinagar, Station Road, Sector 14, Gandhinagar - 382014, Gujarat, India
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Cambay Sapphire, Ka Road, Sector 25, Gandhinagar - 382027, Gujarat, India
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Bansari Traditional, CH Road, Sector 11, Gandhinagar - 382011, Gujarat, India
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Food point Restaurant, GH Road, Sector 16, Gandhinagar - 382017, Gujarat, India
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Food Court sec.16, GH Road, Sector 16, Gandhinagar - 382017, Gujarat, India
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Ken's Koffee Plus Plus, 148-A, Infocity Flyover, Gandhinagar - 382009, Gujarat, India
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Banna's Tea Stall, Gandhinagar Bypass Road, Gandhinagar - 382421, Gujarat, India
The best time to visit Gandhinagar is October to March.
Plan for about 2 days to see Gandhinagar at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Ahmedabad (AMD) ~25 km. Nearest railhead: Gandhinagar Capital / Ahmedabad. By road: On the expressway from Ahmedabad.
A DIY trip to Gandhinagar starts around ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Gandhinagar is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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