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Akshardham Temple

The Akshardham temple in the city is one of the biggest temples in India, and it is a major pilgrim destination that many people swarm to. This temple was built by the same organization as the one in Delhi and is very much similar to it.

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Aalloa Hills Resort Golf Course

Snuggled in the unending bright green landscapes rests the Aalloa Hills Resorts Golf Course. Spreading over a whopping 500 acres, this resort is the perfect getaway you need from the blaring racket of the metropolis. While you play golf on this 9-hole 34-par golf course, you can spot peacocks and nilgais strolling about the landscape in all their glory!

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Adalaj Stepwell

Stepwells were introduced in the Western semi-arid regions of India during the 15th and 16th centuries to combat seasonal changes and to support agriculture throughout the year. The Adalaj Stepwell holds a position of significance because of its history and architecture.

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Puneet Van

Developed in the year 2005, this is a park in Gandhinagar which is known to house around 3500 species of plants. One of the distinct features of this park is that the garden is arranged according to the various zodiac signs in Hindu Mythology.

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Craftsmen’s Village

Located behind the Sabarmati river, this is quite a famous place which is known for its Bandhani Sarees. The Craftsmen Village is one of the best tourist places to visit in Gandhinagar which welcomes hundreds of visitors everyday. Alongside the beautiful sarees, there are hand-printed dresses and wooden printing blocks in various colors.

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Trimandir

Spread across an area of 40000 sq ft, the Trimandir is one of the most famous places to visit in Gandhinagar. Celebrating Jainism, Shaivism and Vaishnavism in the same place, this magnificent temple boasts a beautiful surrounding with a lush-green garden and classic wooden benches.

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BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham

Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, was the creation of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and inaugurated by him in 1992. Akshardham means the ‘divine abode’ of Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830). To commemorate Akshardham’s 25th anniversary a grand event was held on the premises of the iconic cultural and spiritual complex. More than 25,000 dignitaries, devotees and well-wishers attended the landmark function.

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Sarita Udhyan

Sarita Udhyan Gandhinagar:-Step into the verdant embrace of Sarita Udhyan, the crown jewel of Gandhinagar’s parks! This blog is your personalized guide to navigating through the green haven that is Sarita Udhyan, offering a wealth of information for planning a delightful visit. Picture this: vibrant flowers, soothing greenery, and the promise of recreational bliss – that’s the magic that Sarita Udhyan brings to the heart of Gandhinagar

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Indroda Nature Park

Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park is a precious treasure spread over an area of about 400 hectares on either bank of Sabarmati river in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. It is considered to be the second largest hatchery of dinosaur eggs in the world. Regarded as India’s Jurrasic Park, it is run by the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research Foundation (GEER), and is the only dinosaur museum in the country.

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Dandi Kutir Museum

Dandi Kutir, situated in Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, is the largest museum dedicated to the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. It has been designed in the shape of a salt mound, as a tribute to Gandhi's historic Dandi March against British salt laws in 1930. The museum offers a technological immersion into Gandhi's life, showcasing a series of audio-visual exhibits that take visitors on an interactive journey through pivotal moments in Indian history.

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Sant Sarovar Dam

Built to block the fierce currents of River Sabarmati, the Sant Sarovar Dam is one of the most frequently visited picnic destinations of Gandhinagar. Set right by the Sarita Garden, many people come here to take a dip in the holy river and spend a fun-filled weekend with their loved ones. Tread carefully during monsoons- it may get slippery and the currents are stronger.

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mahatma mandir convention and exhibition centre

Discover one of India’s biggest icons that’s influenced from the philosophy and life of Mahatma Gandhi. Spanning over 34 acres near Ahmedabad, this expansive venue, known as the Gandhinagar Convention Centre, is perfect for hosting large-scale events, expos, and conventions. Equipped with every modern amenity imaginable, this Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar accommodates over 20,000 people in its air-conditioned halls and 6,000 in its theatre-style hall.

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Mini Pavagadh

The famous Mahakali temple known as Mini Pavagadh is located in Vaktapur village of Himmatnagar taluka of Sabarkantha district. This place is 8 km from Himmatnagar taluka headquarters and approximately 300 meters from Himmatnagar - Idar state highway. The site of the Mahakali temple has been inhabited since the 300-year-old Vaktapur village.

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Swarnim Park

Swarnim Park is an urban park situated in Sector 12B in Gnadhinagar. The highlight of the park is a life like statue of Sardar Patel in the centre. It also has well-maintained lawns, pretty flower beds and orderly joggers' track.

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Rani Roopmati Ki Masjid Mirzapur

This mosque measures, 105 feet long, forty-six broad, and thirty-two high. A high central arch, three imposing domes, slim minarets, carved galleries and an exquisite mihrab are there. Its three domes are linked together by a flat roof. The side entrances in the mosque open out in balcony windows on either side and end in a lattice window. The domes are supported with rows of twelve pillars each where as the smaller domes at the front and the rear of the bigger domes as well as the four corners of the mosque are there.

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Bhalka Tirth Temple

At a distance of 4 km from Somnath Temple and 5 km from Somnath Railway Station, Bhalka Tirth or Bhalka Teerth is a significant temple in Somnath. Enroute to Veraval, it is considered as one of the must visit places of pilgrimage in Gujarat and among the popular places to visit in Somnath.

Bhalka Teerth Temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna. It is believed that this was the place where Jara, the hunter, mistakenly shot an arrow at the feet of Lord Krishna, due to which the Lord left his earthly existence for his heavenly abode. According to mythology, Lord Krishna was meditated under a Peepal tree here.