20 Attractions to Explore Near Varsoda Palace

The beautiful gardens in Gandhinagar are a relief from the din and chaos of the city. With well-maintained green glossy lawns, orderly flower beds and joggers' track, these gardens in Gandhinagar are flocked by children and adults alike. Some of these gardens in Gandhinagar are theme based like Indroda Nature Park with sculptures of dinosaurs littered all over the place

A park that houses the fossilized remains and the petrified eggs of the dinosaurs. It is technically a man made fossil park and not the actual nesting grounds where the dinosaurs lived. The eggs and fossils on display here are actually from the world's 3rd largest dinosaur fossil excavation site and 2nd largest hatchery located at Raiyoli, Balasinor, Gujarat. The Park was set up by the Geological Survey of India and is the only dinosaur museum in the country.

Built-in 1498 in the memory of Rana Veer Singh, by his wife Queen Rudadevi. Step wells like the one in Adalaj were once integral to the semi-arid regions of Gujarat, as they provided water for drinking, washing, and bathing. These wells were also venues for colorful festivals and sacred rituals.

Karai Dam is situated at Nana Chiloda in Gandhinagar. Distance from Ahmedabad to Karai Dam is 20 Km. Karai Dam's timing is 10 am to 6 pm. Karai Dam is the best place for Ahmedabad weekend gateway and weekend short trips to Gandhinagar. Visit Karai Dam for exciting water fall. Karai dam area is very quite and peaceful. You can literally feel the love of the nature. Karai dam is a nice place for long drive with friends and family.

The Rajmahal Palace was built in the 19 th century by HH Bal Sinhji and was earlier called Bal Vilas Palace. It is located in 13-14 acres of park-like grounds with tennis courts, lily ponds, fountains, outhouses and cricket pitches. The centerpiece is a beautiful pillared courtyard with marble statues. There is a marvelously appointed Darbarhall with painted ceilings, king-sized portraits, and a throne. There are beautifully restored vintage cars and a library of automobile books.

Roda Temples include the 8th-9th century dated seven Hindu temples built during Gurjara-Pratihara or Rashtrakuta period. It also includes a reservoir and a stepwell. They are located between Raisingpura and Khed Chandarani villages, 18 km from Himmatnagar in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat, India. It is located on the bank of the seasonal stream which merges the Hathmati river downstream.

Sardar Patel national memorial was established in the memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was a great freedom fighter. Located in the environs of Shahibaugh in Ahmedabad, Sardar Patel national memorial museum is also known as Moti Shah Mahal. The museum houses various portraits of Sardar Patel, his family members and friends. You can also find the biography of Sardar Patel in the museum, which contains a detailed description of all the phases of his life.

Once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba, Sabarmati Ashram is undoubtedly the biggest tourist attraction situated in the 5km north of Ahmedabad's centre, Gujarat. Located on the tranquil and serene stretch of Sabarmati River, it is also referred to as the 'Gandhi Ashram', 'Mahatma Gandhi Ashram' and most importantly, 'Satyagraha Ashram' as Gandhi began the famous 'Dandi March' from here. It is believed that Mahatma Gandhi chose this site for it is located between a prison and a

This is a beast known Jain temple in the city of Ahmedabad which was constructed in 1848. The main building is a double-storied. The moolnayak is a marble image of the 15th Tirthankara, Lord Dharamnath. The main temple houses 11 deities, six in the basement and five in three-bay sanctuary. The temple has a unique Manasthhambha inspired by the Jain Manastambha and the Kirtistambha at Chittore in Rajasthan.

Gujarat Science City is a remarkable initiative taken up by the Government of Gujarat to spread general awareness and a scientific temperament especially among the youth of the country. Spread over 107 hectares of land, the center also holds frequent talk shows and workshops for students and science enthusiasts.

Thol Lake is an artificial lake near Thol village . It was constructed as an irrigation tank in 1912. It is a fresh water lake surrounded by marshes. It was declared the Thol Bird Sanctuary in 1988; it is a habitat to 150 species of birds, about 60% are waterbirds. Many migratory birds nest and breed in the lake and its periphery.

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad. As attested by the marble tablet fixed on the wall of the mosque, it was built by Sidi Sayyid in the retinue of Bilal Jhajar Khan, general in the army of the last Sultan. The mosque was built in the last year of the existence of the Gujarat Sultanate.

The Jama Masjid situated in Ahmedabad is one of the largest mosques in India built in the period of 1424. This marvellous edifice formed a major part of the old walled city and was built by Emperor Sultan Ahmed Shah, who is the founder of the Ahmedabad. In addition to being a revered shrine, Jama Masjid also houses the tombs of Ahmed Shah I, his son and his grandson followed by the graves of the queens of the king.

Teen Darwaza is a historical gateway on the east of Bhadra fort. Completed in 1415, it is associated with historical as well as legendary events. The gates are featured in the logo of Ahmedabad municipal corporation. The gateway has three arches which led into a large enclosure, forming the outer courtyard of the palace called Maidan Shah in past, with a fountain and raised terrace in the centre.

Bhadra fort is situated in the walled city of Ahmedabad, India. With its well carved royal palaces, mosques, gates and open spaces, it was renovated in 2014 by Ahmedabad municipal corporation and archaeological survey of India as a cultural center for the city.

The Nehru Bridge is a noteworthy scaffold over the waterway Sabarmati and fills in as a vein of real open transport for the city of Ahmedabad in the territory of Gujarat, India. It is an advanced and bigger extension contrasted with the historic point Ellis Bridge and is devoted to Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first leader. One of the attractions of Ahmedabad City, the Patang Revolving Restaurant is arranged close to Nehru Bridge on the banks of Sabarmati River.

Sabarmati Riverfront is a waterfront being developed in the Sabarmati river. Proposed in the 1960s, the construction began in 2005. Since 2012, the waterfront is gradually opened to the public as and when facilities are constructed and various facilities are actively under construction. The major objectives of the project are environment improvement, social infrastructure, and sustainable development.

Vastrapur Lake is situated in western part of Ahmedabad. It is officially named after Narsinh Mehta.Every weekend, many people visit this lake. It currently boasts an open-air theater and children's park. There is a pathway all around the lake which serves many walkers and joggers in the early mornings and in the evenings. The lush green lawns surrounding this lake also serve as a central hub of Ahmedabad, wherein various cultural events take place regularly.

is an ancient temple located at Asoda village in Vijapur Taluka. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. The temple is Monument of National Importance protected and maintained by the Archeological Survey of India. The temple is believed to have been built in the 10th century. It consists of a sanctum; mandapa and Torana, a porch.

This is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad. It was completed in 1451 during the reign of Sultan Qutb-ud-Din Ahmed Shah 2. A lakefront is developed around it, which has many public attractions such as a zoo, toy train, kids city, tethered balloon ride, water rides, water park, food stalls, and entertainment facilities. The lakefront was revamped in 2007―2008. Kankaria Carnival is a week-long festival held here in the last week of December. Many cultural, art, and social activities are organized