Balaram - A unique one day picnic spot from Ahmedabad

The shiva temple is said to be 5000 years old of the Mahabharata times. It is said that Pandavas also have visited this place and have stayed here for some time. There is a lush green forest all around this place giving the feeling of total calmness and peace. There is a river in front of Mahadev temple and small check dam nearby. The main charm is the location, the slope there and the very cold and natural water that keeps flowing. If you travel in rainy season you will have chance of bath in the river, otherwise it is dry after Jan.

You can reach this most exquisite picnic spot of Balaram either by taxi or bus from Ahmedabad or by train on Ahmedabad- Delhi meter gauge Railway line. You need to get down at Chitrasani station which comes after Palanpur, which is the main junction on this route. Balaram is located at 5kms away from this station. This place is located near Palanpur, about 15-20Km away, toward Abu road side. The regular taxis are available from Chitrasani railway station for Balaram. Balaram is situated around 120 kms away from Ahmedabad. The best option to reach Balaram is through hired taxi from Ahmedabad. Such taxis cost around Rs.1000 per trip of day.

There is a right hand turn about 10-15 KM

Akshardham - Peace in Pink Stone, Gandhinagar

A wonderful temple of Shri Swaminarayan (Akshardham) is situated at Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat state. You can reach the akshardham by your private vehicle or city service of state transport buses from ahmedabad. It is 30 kms from ahmedabad and located in sector 20 of gandhinagar.

It is made of only pink stone from Rajasthan and no steel and cement is used in its construction. The 5 Pradarshan Hall is also amazing. It explain the values of life in the decent manner of movies, statues etc. It takes 2 to 2.5 hours to visit. The newly introduced water and laser show is really magnificent. This type of water show is first in India and 5th in the world. There are 40,000 water nozzles are used to make water show wonderful. This water show is the longest show in the world. It takes 45 minutes to complete.

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Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls - An Indian Niagara

The waterfall attraction is a recurring motif in Athirappilly, echoing with the pulse of nature, creating those soothing sounds in the state's most relaxing and rejuvenating place, east of Chalakudy River in Trichur District of Kerala.

It is located at 90km NE of Kochi. One can fly up to Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery, 55 km from Athirappally, and then drive on NH 47 till Chalakudy Junction and turn right onto the Athirappally road. Athirappilly is easily reachable from Chalakudy by taking a vehicle for rent or by bus from the Chalakudy private bus terminal. Nearest railway station is

Ninai Fall – The Liril Fall, Near Vadodara.

Only one identity is enough for this fall. Before years ago, an ad of liril soap was come in which a beautiful girl was bathing. That ad was made over here. You have to pass through forest to reach this fall at Malsamot, near Dediapada, Panchmahal district. This substantially elevated place near Maharashtra border, is amidst, teak forests with sunset, sunrise, valley view points, bracing cool climate and the Ninai waterfalls is breath- taking. It is a 2 hour drive around a winding road from Rajpipla located in the Dediapada Wildlife Sanctuary. These waterfalls and hills of Malsamot offer a splendid picnic location and nature trip near Rajpipla.  There is an eco campsite located at dediapada wildlife century, where guest house and bamboo huts are available for night stay.

Wilson Hill - A romantic hill station, Valsad, Near Surat

Wilson Hill is a fabulous hill station of south gujarat other than Saputara. It is situated near Dharampur. You can reach to Wilson Hill via Valsad-Dharampur cross road on Nh-8. One can go towards dharampur bypass and reach to the destination. It is about 25 kms from Dharampur.

There is a small monument like umbrella in the memory of lady Wilson. A good quality restaurant and small games for children are available there. The atmosphere is quiet romantic on the hill. Many couples from surroundings are enjoying the beauty or nature. Nearby visiting place is Shankar Waterfall which came on the way. Most preferable visiting time is July to March.

Fajalpore - Fabulous Picnic Spot near Vadodara

A holy river flowing near city of Vadodara in the Gujarat state is Mahisagar. Mahisagar is one of the largest rivers supplying lot of water to the Central Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. It is a very pleasant experience to take a bath in River Mahisagar at Fajalpore, near town of Vasad near Vadodara. The one day picnic at the bank of Mahisagar at Vasad is the most preferred outing of all the residents of Vadodara.

Vasad is only 30 kms. away from Vadodara. You can travel by your own car, hired car or taxi to reach your destination You will have to travel towards the River shore as per the sign boards shown. However, you need to park your car little away from the river bank due to the bad road condition. The other way to reach here is by the passenger train from Vadodara. The passenger train leaves from Vadodara at 9 am and reaches

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