Gandhinagar

The capital city of Gujarat, Gandhinagar stretches across vast green pastures and high-rise structures and lies27 km away from Ahmedabad. India’s second planned city after Chandigarh, Gandhinagar is a prominent commercial, educational and business centre in the state and houses numerous colleges, universities, factories, and shopping hubs. For a first-time visitor, one of the city’s major attractions is its magnificent Akshardham Temple, an elaborately-carved pink sandstone complex spanning across 23 acres. Other noteworthy sights include the Vintage Village located on Sardar Patel Road, Indroda Nature Park (also known as India’s Jurassic Park because of its dinosaur fosills) and the Mahatama Mandir. Situated on the western bank of the Sabarmati River, Gandhinagar is suitable for a relaxing short trip from the bustling city of Ahmedabad. Gandhinagar, Gujarat