Gandhinagar - Tourist Attractions

Tourist Attractions

Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar is a temple built of pink stones with carvings. It is surrounded by gardens and fountains.

Adalaj Stepwell, 18 km south of Gandhinagar. The well was built in 1499 A.D. by Queen Rudabai. The step well or Vav, as it is called in Gujarati, is intricately carved and is several stories in depth. The designs on its walls and pillars include, leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other ornamental designs.

Sarita Udyan, on the bank of River Sabarmati, is a garden with a view of the river. It has a botanical garden.

Deer Park (Indroda Park) is a large area containing various sections such as a Jurassic Park theme, deer park, snake park, birds park etc. Deer Park is also known as GEER Foundation Park or Indroda Park as it is located in a village named Indroda. It contains Dinosaurs Park where huge statues of different Dinosaurs are kept with a detailed explanation. Snake park contains various local snakes available in and around Gujarat. Birds are free to fly in a big enclosed bird park. There is also an aquarium.

Punit Van, a botanical garden in sector 19 is a garden containing a fusion of Botanical Garden depending on Zodiac signs and an Amphitheater. Chinese Kung fu is taught in Gandhinagar. That is first time in all over India.

Craftsmen's Village: Pethapur

Mahatma Mandir The Mahatma Mandir is located at sector 13 The project is to be developed in TWO phases. • Phase 1 will be completed by December 2010 which will host “Vibrant Gujarat 2011”. • Phase 2 will be completed by December 2011 Phase 1 includes construction of museum, foods court, convention center, exhibition center, service building, landscaping and pathway Phase 2 includes construction of suspension bridge, open air theater, parking facilities, landscaping, and salt mound