Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad

Gandhinagar | One of the best places to visit in Ahmedabad

LocationGandhinagar, Ahmedabad (Map)
Entry Fee & TimingsNo Entry Fees. No Timings.
Place TypeStreet Market, Shopping Place
Best time to visitJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

About Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar is located on the west bank of the Sabarmati River, about 545 km north of Mumbai. Gandhinagar was named after the leader of the Indian nationalist movement, Mohandas K. was named after. The city was established in 1966. Gandhinagar's history claims its status as a city, which held great importance during the country's struggle for independence. There are many tourist places in Gandhinagar which offer rich cultural heritage, beautiful temples and serene environment to the tourists visiting here.

Architecture of Gandhinagar

The average elevation of Gandhinagar is 81 meters (266 ft). The 20,543 km2 area around Gandhinagar is defined by the Gujarat Capital Region. Gandhinagar is the tree capital of India, with 54% green cover in its land area. The city is divided into thirty organised sectors. It's more of a people-oriented city, with all the parks, monuments, gardens and grand civic buildings.

Interesting facts about Gandhinagar

  1. Gandhinagar is the greenest capital city in the whole of Asia. There is also a Dandi Kutir in Gandhinagar.
  2. Gandhinagar is entirely dedicated to the struggle of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian nationalist movement, due to which it has historical importance.
  3. Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park in Gandhinagar is considered as the Jurassic Park of India. The park has the world's second largest hatchery of dinosaur eggs.
  4. There was a determination to make Gandhinagar a purely Indian enterprise.

How to reach Gandhinagar

By Air:- If you have opted for a flight to Gandhinagar, the nearest international airport to Gandhinagar is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad, which is located at a distance of about 17 kms from Gandhinagar.

By Rail: Ahmedabad Junction is the nearest railway station to Gandhinagar. This railway station is connected to many parts of the country through several trains.

By Road:- There are regular buses to Gandhinagar from Ahmedabad and major cities of Gujarat which you can visit.

Nearby famous places

  • Aalloa Hills Resort
  • Adalaj
  • Akshardham Temple
  • Children's park
  • Indroda Nature Park
  • Mahatma Mandir
  • Puneet Van
  • Sabarmati Ashram
  • Sarita Udhyan
  • The Vithalbhai Patel Bhawan
  • Thol Bird Sanctuary

Gandhinagar FAQs:

𝒜. Gandhi Nagar was established in the year 1966.

𝒜. Gandhinagar was named after the leader of the Indian nationalist movement, Mohandas K. was named after.

𝒜. Gandhinagar is located on the west bank of the Sabarmati River, about 545 km north of Mumbai.

𝒜. Kudasan is one of the posh and prominent residential areas located in the southern part of Gandhinagar.

𝒜. The history of Gandhinagar lays claim to its status as a city, which held great importance during the country's struggle for independence.

𝒜. It is located at Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Gandhinagar: No Entry Fees. No Timings..

𝒜. You should visit Gandhinagar during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.

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