Mahudi - A holy weekend near Ahmedabad

It is a holy and famous pilgrimage of Jain's but now it not only limited till Jain's but the place where every religion people are worships Ghantakarna Mahavira.

Yes, I'm talking about Mahudi - the Jain pilgrimage. Appx. 80 kms from Ahmedabad.

This is one of 24 Jain's pilgrimages. It hasit's own importance. It's complex has been spread in 2 sq. km. Lord Ghantakarna has been worshiped at here. 

Kids city in Kankaria - Expression of creativity of kids

The much-touted Kids City at the Kankaria Lake Front is operational from January 1, 2011.

Kankaria Lake is place where you can spend atleast a full day with kids. There is two beautiful toy Train- The Swarnim Jayanti Express. This train takes you all around the periphery of the lake. There is a hot air balloon from where you can see a glimpse of Ahmedabad from an height of 300 ft. There is boating and other adventure activities in the lake along with food stall etc. Parking is easily available outside the Lake.

Colourful Fair - Tarnetar fair...

Tarnetar fair, the most colorful and vibrant fair of Gujarat, is held this year on August 23 to 25 th. Tarnetar is located in Saurashtra near Thangadh. It is five hr drive from Ahmedabad via Limdi-185kms approximately. The fair is held near Trinetrashwar Mahadeva temple at Tarnetar. Grampanchayat and various state authorites organised this colourful fair known as tribal fair near the temple and kund site. Most of the tribes of Saurashtra like Bharvad, Rabari, Koli etc are participating in this fair in a big numbers. The special feature of the fair is matchmaking between the youth of Kolis, Bharwads and Rabaris. It is believed that the Svayamvar of the panchal princess Draupadi was held here wherein Arjuna won her hand .Even today,the tradition of Svayamvar continues and the tribal girls attending the fair have a right to choose their husbands from the assembled youth. The youth come attired in exquisite cloths and jewellery with ornate umbrellas, which signifies that they are ready for a matrimonial alliance.

Nal Sarovar - A Famous Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat

Nal Sarovar lake is situated in Gujarat and has developed as picnic spot as well as the birds viewing sanctuary. Nal Sarovar is situated at around 45kms. from Ahmadabad. It hardly takes around an hour to drive to this place from Ahmadabad. The State Transport buses are also available from almost all the cities of Gujarat for Nal Sarovar. This is an ideal outing for weekends for the residents of Ahmadabad.

This lake is 18 miles long and 4 miles wide. The lake is extremely shallow and its depth do not exceed 5 feet anywhere in the lake. There are around 300 Islands situated in the lake. Panvad is the biggest Island. Around 60 types of birds come here during the months November to February every year in the winter. Some of these birds come as far as from Siberia to protect themselves from severe winter. The early morning is the most suitable