Gandhinagar (Gujarati: ગાંધીનગર, Hindi: गांधीनगर) is the capital city of the Indian state of Gujarat and the twin city of Ahmedabad. Often hailed as the greenest capital in India, it is fast emerging as a desirable destination for real estate for the Gujaratis, with neighbouring Ahmedabad spilling over.
It is in a green farm belt, and houses major Gujarat Government organisations and administrative buildings, along with famous educational institutes like Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), National Institute of Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology and the Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology. Kalol is most populated tehsil (taluka) of Gandhinagar.
After being separated from Maharashtra, the state of Gujarat had its government offices in Ahmedabad temporarily. This town was created to set up the government offices through which the state can run. All the bureaucrats travelled by public transport from Ahmedabad to serve the government offices (or, Sachivalaya - Gandhinagar has Old Sachivalaya and New Sachivalaya). Some still do so. New Sachivalayar surrounds Vidhan Sabha or State Senate Building). From its start is a town of bureaucrats. It is now booming with tourism. It is one of the greenest cities in the world and has many high cader high schools and professional teaching institutes. New infrastructure projects by the Gujarat Government are attracting people from whole state and the country. The population is now getting diverse with a mix of professionals, government service personnel, college students. Non-Gujarati community from all over India is increasing like never before. Gandhinagar is becoming a symbol of cultural and economic hub of Gujarat with a lot of foreign investments and multinational companies and businesses.
Here are the main places to visit in Gandhinagar.
- Adalaj Stepwell. 15 km away from Gandhinagar in the National Highway. It is famous for its unique architecture.
- Akshardham Temple, 'Akshardham', Sector 20, 'J' Road, Gandhinagar - 382 020 Gujarat, +91 79 23260001. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. One of the biggest religious attractions in Central Gujarat. The temple has pink stones with beautiful carvings. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and awesome fountains. A laser water show, the first of its kind in the world, is a must to see.
- Capital Complex, Sector 10. A magnificent domed building.
- Children's Park. An attraction for children and holiday-makers of the Children's Park in Sector 28 has a mini train and a lake with boating facilities.
- DeerPark. Near Sarita Udyan, at Indroda village, nice place to visit for both children and adults.
- Sarita Udyan. In sector 9 and along the river front is the lovely Sarita Udyan, an ideal spot for picnickers. The entire area is being developed to provide full recreational facilities.
- Indroda Park.
- Mahatma Mandir. A museum dedicated Mahatma Gandhi
Adalaj Stepwell. 15 km away from Gandhinagar in the National Highway. It is famous for its unique architecture.
Akshardham Temple, 'Akshardham', Sector 20, 'J' Road, Gandhinagar - 382 020 Gujarat, +91 79 23260001. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. One of the biggest religious attractions in Central Gujarat. The temple has pink stones with beautiful carvings. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and awesome fountains. A laser water show, the first of its kind in the world, is a must to see.
Capital Complex, Sector 10. A magnificent domed building.
Children's Park. An attraction for children and holiday-makers of the Children's Park in Sector 28 has a mini train and a lake with boating facilities.
DeerPark. Near Sarita Udyan, at Indroda village, nice place to visit for both children and adults.
Sarita Udyan. In sector 9 and along the river front is the lovely Sarita Udyan, an ideal spot for picnickers. The entire area is being developed to provide full recreational facilities.
Indroda Park.
Mahatma Mandir. A museum dedicated Mahatma Gandhi
- Sanskriti Kunj
- Vidhan Sabha
Alcohol is prohibited in Gujarat.
- Ahmedabad
- Adalaj