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GANDHI NAGAR


Gandhinagar, capital of Gujarat is one of the most important cities of western India. Named after the great Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi. In 1960, Gujarat was established after the partition of Gujarat and Maharashtra it was decided to provide Gujarat with its own capital then Gandhinagar was developed as the state. Gandhinagar rises on the west bank of the Sabarmati river, and is about 32kms, north-east of Ahmedabad, which is the commercial and cultural heart of Gujarat. Gandhinagar presents the spacious, well-organised look of an architecturally integrated city.

Gandhinagar is well connected through air, roads and railways and provides a comfortable business center, apart from the hustle and bustle of Ahmedabad, for the Gujarati businessmen. City of Gandhinagar is ranked as one of the most greenest cities of India and also that of the Asian continent. The city was planned after the well laid out city of Chandigarh and is also divided into various sectors just like the original city because of all this planning and its greenery Gandhinagar is a favorite host of many multinational bigwigs offices.

Gandhi Nagar Location:
Gandhinagar, Gujarat is situated on the Western Indian coast.
Rainfall in Gandhi Nagar:
1200 mm. (June to September)
Climate of Gandhi Nagar:
Summer:   43 °C - 25 °C
Winter:       27 °C - 12' C
Best Time to Visit:
October to March.
How To Reach Gandhi Nagar:
By Air:
Nearest Airport is Ahmedabad situated about 31 km. from the city of Gandhinagar, is connected with all major India cities and some gulf countries.
By Rail:
Nearest Railway Stations are Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad and are connected with all the major cities in western parts of India.
By Road:
State transport buses connects various centers of Gujarat. It is situated 32 kms. north east of Ahmedabad.
Tourist Attractions:
Akshardham, Children's Park, Capital Complex, Sarita Udyan, Craftsmen's Village.