1 night trip from Ahmedabad

peter.hudson · Jun 14th, 2008, 15:50

Hi,

I am in Ahmedabad for 2 weeks and would like to make a two-days one night trip to a nearby decent tourist destination (could be in Gujarat or Rajasthan).

I have no constraints regarding days, i.e. can visit the place during week or during week-end.

Any recommendations?

Many thanks in anticipation.

capt_mahajan · Jun 14th, 2008, 16:13

Just to get you started , what about

Mount Abu? 220km, so 4 hours drive.

http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/d...ntoverview.htm

Or (this is further) Diu?

About 370km, so it is a long drive (7 hours?), but there are supposed to be flights from Ahmedabad as well, I think.

http://www.diutourism.co.in/

peter.hudson · Jun 14th, 2008, 18:03

Thanks for the tips.

Is Mt Abu in this season (monsoons) a good option?

Of course, any other city/village/tourist spot would have the same disadvantages due to monsoon but here this question simply because of the "Mount" part.

capt_mahajan · Jun 14th, 2008, 19:00

Monsoons should not hit Abu before mid/end July, as far as I know.

Maybe other members have better information.

sb_amd_us · Jun 15th, 2008, 09:30

Peter,
I second the option suggested by Captain. Abu will be the best getaway from Ahmedabad. If you like to try Indian Railways, there are plenty of trains leave from Ahmedabad. Also lots of private/gujarat government buses.
About Rain...It'll be hit and miss and not much different from other destinations in Gujarat. I was born and raised in Ahmedabad and have visited Abu many times. Last time I was there in 2005 August and no rain but very very foggy.
Plenty of good hotels in Abu. We stayed in Samrat International and Maharaja Hotel...both are at walking distance from main market, bus stop and Nakki Lake.
You can also explore Runn of Kutch if you decide not to go to Abu.

singsub · Jun 15th, 2008, 22:21

yeah mt abu is the best bet. if you want some ancient history, try going to a place called Lothal though. Indus valley stuff.

ashwinnaagar · Jun 18th, 2008, 02:35

you can go to palitana 4-5 hrs by road. there are buses from ahmedabad .
reach there in the evening so that you can climb up the next day. also go to a place called hastagiri(for jain temples and good views) near palitana.

singsub · Jun 18th, 2008, 02:52

oh yeah... try palitana-shatrunjaya.

safari vala · Jul 29th, 2008, 20:51

champaneer/baroda

safari vala · Jul 29th, 2008, 20:52

saputara

vmehra24 · Jul 30th, 2008, 15:48

Udaipur and environs could also be nice during a wet spell.
From Udaipur one can explore Aravalis--Kumbhalgarh or Chittore

Jun 14th, 2008, 15:50	#1
peter.hudson Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 2	1 night trip from Ahmedabad Hi, I am in Ahmedabad for 2 weeks and would like to make a two-days one night trip to a nearby decent tourist destination (could be in Gujarat or Rajasthan). I have no constraints regarding days, i.e. can visit the place during week or during week-end. Any recommendations? Many thanks in anticipation.

Jul 29th, 2008, 20:52	#10
safari vala Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 235	saputara Last edited by safari vala : Jul 29th, 2008 at 20:54. Reason: misspelt

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Jun 14th, 2008, 16:13	#2
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,509	Just to get you started , what about Mount Abu? 220km, so 4 hours drive. http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/d...ntoverview.htm Or (this is further) Diu? About 370km, so it is a long drive (7 hours?), but there are supposed to be flights from Ahmedabad as well, I think. http://www.diutourism.co.in/

Jun 14th, 2008, 18:03	#3
peter.hudson Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 2	Thanks for the tips. Is Mt Abu in this season (monsoons) a good option? Of course, any other city/village/tourist spot would have the same disadvantages due to monsoon but here this question simply because of the "Mount" part.

Jun 14th, 2008, 19:00	#4
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,509	Monsoons should not hit Abu before mid/end July, as far as I know. Maybe other members have better information.

Jun 15th, 2008, 09:30	#5
sb_amd_us Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 68	Peter, I second the option suggested by Captain. Abu will be the best getaway from Ahmedabad. If you like to try Indian Railways, there are plenty of trains leave from Ahmedabad. Also lots of private/gujarat government buses. About Rain...It'll be hit and miss and not much different from other destinations in Gujarat. I was born and raised in Ahmedabad and have visited Abu many times. Last time I was there in 2005 August and no rain but very very foggy. Plenty of good hotels in Abu. We stayed in Samrat International and Maharaja Hotel...both are at walking distance from main market, bus stop and Nakki Lake. You can also explore Runn of Kutch if you decide not to go to Abu.

Jun 15th, 2008, 22:21	#6
singsub Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: right next door to hell Posts: 1,170	yeah mt abu is the best bet. if you want some ancient history, try going to a place called Lothal though. Indus valley stuff.

Jun 18th, 2008, 02:35	#7
ashwinnaagar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pune Posts: 139	you can go to palitana 4-5 hrs by road. there are buses from ahmedabad . reach there in the evening so that you can climb up the next day. also go to a place called hastagiri(for jain temples and good views) near palitana.

Jun 18th, 2008, 02:52	#8
singsub Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: right next door to hell Posts: 1,170	oh yeah... try palitana-shatrunjaya.

Jul 29th, 2008, 20:51	#9
safari vala Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 235	champaneer/baroda

Jul 30th, 2008, 15:48	#11
vmehra24 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 205	Udaipur and environs could also be nice during a wet spell. From Udaipur one can explore Aravalis--Kumbhalgarh or Chittore

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