Day: May 14, 2018

On your Manali trip, you can include these places as well to make it more wonderful, especially when these are the cities in the vicinity.

Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a beautiful city in the Himachal Pradesh state of India, surrounded by cedar forest. The city is also known for being a home to Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Some serene sites in this location include Chintpurni– a Hindu temple, St. John Church, Dal Lake, to name a few.

Distance between Manali and Dharamshala: 240 kilometers, 7.5 hours drive

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Ambala

Ambala is a lovely city of the Haryana state of India. The city is named after the famed Ambika Devi of the region. The attractions of this city include-

• Holy Redeemer Church
• Ambika Devi Temple
• European Cemetery

Distance between Manali and Ambala: 339 kilometers, 9.5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Manali to Ambala

Kasol

Kasol is the hotspot for the people seeking treks in the Himalayan region. Kasol is truly a beauty with rivers, mountains, forests, all packed in one place. It is located in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. The main attractions of the city are-

• Gurudwara Shri Manikaran Sahib
• Manikaran hot water pool
• Chalal trek trail
• Shiv Mandir

Distance between Manali and Kasol: 77 kilometers, 3 hours drive

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Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a capital city of two states of India- Punjab and Haryana. The city is extremely well planned and peaceful. Some of the great sites of this city include-

• Capitol complex and open hand monument
• International Dolls Museum
• Shantikunj Park
• Sukhna Lake
• Nada Sahib

To know more about the International Dolls Museum, click here.

Distance between Manali and Chandigarh: 310 kilometers, 8.5 hours drive

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Shimla

Shimla is known in the world for being a serene hill station of India. People mostly visit this place for relaxing summer holidays. The notable sites of the city are-

• State Museum
• Christ Church
• Jakhoo Hill and Temple
• Rashtrapati Niwas
• Kalka-Shimla Railway

Distance between Manali and Shimla: 249 kilometers, 8 hours drive

Book a taxi from Manali to Shimla

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Looking for quick getaways from Gandhinagar? Here is a list.

Rajkot

An important district of Gujarat, Rajkot is located in the Saurashtra Peninsula. The city offers many great sites to visit on a relaxing holiday. Following are some-

• Watson Museum
• Kaba Gandhi No Delo (It was originally Mahatma Gandhi’s family house, now a museum)
• Aji Dam
• Rotary Dolls Museum
• Pradhyuman Zoological Park

Distance between Gandhinagar and Rajkot: 237 kilometers, 4.5 hours drive

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Vadodara

Vadodara is also called as Baroda. The city is also important from the manufacturer’s point of view. Well, if you are visiting Vadodara, do not miss these sights-

• Laxmi Vilas Palace
• Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery
• Sayaji Baug
• EME temple
• Kriti Mandir

Distance between Gandhinagar and Vadodara: 131 kilometers, 2.5 hours drive

Book a taxi between Gandhinagar and Vadodara

Ahmedabad

It is the largest city in Gujarat and a city that hosts many national and international events. The top sights in this city include- Sabarmati Ashram, Jama Mosque, Adalaj Baoli (Step well), Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Calico Museum of textiles, Vintage car museum, etc.

Distance between Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad: 26 kilometers, 1 hour drive

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Bhuj

Bhuj is a historic city in the Gujarat state of India. Despite huge damage during 2001 earthquake, Bhuj elaborately displays the centuries-old monuments and temples. Some must visit places on your trip to Bhuj are-

• Prag Mahal
• Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
• Kutch Museum
• Aina Mahal Palace

Distance between Gandhinagar and Bhuj: 350 kilometers, 6 hours drive

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Somnath

The Somnath city of Gujarat is famous for the sacred Somnath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. More interesting sites in this city include-

• Bhalka
• Somnath beach
• Prabhas Patan Museum

Distance between Gandhinagar and Somnath: 435 kilometers, 7.5 hours drive

Book a taxi between Gandhinagar and Somnath

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Akshardham temple: Interesting facts to know

Allahabad, a holy city in the Uttar Pradesh state of India is known for the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the invisible- Saraswati. If you have only a day’s time to spend in Allahabad, you can make the most of it by visiting these places.

Triveni Sangam

It is a confluence of three holy Indian rivers- the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati. A confluence is a meeting point or junction of two or more rivers. Out of these three rivers, Saraswati is invisible and people believe that the river is present in a metaphysical form.

Address: Triveni Sangam, near Hanuman Mandir, Allahabad, India

Time to spend: 45 minutes

Next destination: Minto Park, 15 minutes drive

Minto Park

It is also known as Madan Mohan Malaviya Park and is a historic tree-lined park.

Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India

Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 07:30 PM

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Akshay Vat, 10 minutes drive

Akshay Vat

It is a legendary banyan tree, over hundreds of years old and is believed to be never dying.

Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Patalpuri Temple, 5 minutes drive

Patalpuri Temple

It is an underground temple within the Allahabad Fort, housing the roots of the Akshaya Vat.

Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India

Contact: +91 70599 44396

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Allahabad Fort, 5 minutes walk

Allahabad Fort

It is a 16th-century massive Fort built by the Mughal emperor Akbar. In its time, the Fort showcased an unrivaled architecture.

Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India

Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Contact: +91 70599 44396

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Anand Bhawan, 20 minutes drive

Anand Bhawan

It was originally built as a residence of the Nehru family, the political hierarchy since India’s struggle for freedom. At present, it is a museum showcasing the furnishings and household items of that time.

Address: Near Balson Chauraha, Allahabad – Faizabad Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211001, India

Visiting time: 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday closed

Contact: +91 81126 00600

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: All Saints Cathedral, 20 minutes drive

You can read more about Anand Bhawan here.

All Saints Cathedral

Also known as “Patthar Girija” (meaning stone-walled church), All Saints Cathedral is an ancient cathedral built in the Gothic style of Architecture.

Address: Sarojini Naidu Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211001, India

Contact: +91 96218 30875

Time to spend: 45 minutes

Next destination: Khusro Bagh, 10 minutes drive

Khusro Bagh

It is a walled garden and a burial complex.

Address: Lukarganj, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211016, India

Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Contact: +91 96206 93859

Time to spend: 45 minutes

You can also hire a cab on day rental in Allahabad and enjoy a hassle-free trip.

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