North Gujarat Voyage Tips and guide

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Map of North Gujarat

• 23.2156472.636941 Gandhinagar — administrative capital of Gujarat, city of Akshardham Temple and the second planned Green City

• 24.33172.851652 Ambaji — a town noted for its history and mythology. Famous for its marble and granite mines

• 23.6036372.963953 Himatnagar — a city noted for its ceramic industry. Himatnagar has many beautiful temples, the Maharaja Himmat Singh Fort and holds a wide range of festivals during the year

• 23.8250673.000824 Idar — located on the Idar hills, Idar is known for its temples and beautiful architectural monuments

• 23.3008872.332185 Kadi —

• 24.0283473.0413896 Khedbrahma — a city in Sabarkantha district.

• 23.48333372.7833337 Mahudi

• 23.5879672.369338 Mehsana — a city in the Mahesana District

• Modhera

• 24.1740572.43319 Palanpur — a once heavily fortified town with several temples dedicated to Hinduism and Jainism. The royal city of Nawabs.

• 23.8493272.1266310 Patan — ancient fortified town.

• 23.9178372.3721211 Siddhpur

• 23.966472.754712 Taranga

• 23.78572.6413 Vadnagar — an ancient historical town.

• 23.37572.6251 Thol lake (70 km from Mehsana, 40 km from Ahmedabad), ☏ +91 2717 223500. Small and beautiful bird sanctuary. This 7-km² lake has several islands. It attracts migratory birds in winter including pintails, flamingos, cranes, pelicans, mallards, geese and many more. 150 species of birds are seen here. It was established as irrigation tank in 1912. Call Assistant Conservator of Forests, Sanand for details.  

This is a region article; detailed listings go in the city articles, district articles, rural area articles or (national) park articles. This article should only provide a brief overview.

• 23.65903273.0830522 Roda Group of Temples (Temples at Khed and Roda), Near Raisinghpura (Roda) village (18 km from Himatnagar on Khed-Tasiya Road). Seven Hindu temples built during Gurjara-Pratihara or Rashtrakuta period (8th-9th century). Considered as the fountainhead of all classical temples of Gujarat. Free.  
• 23.73719473.1989173 Juna Bhavnath Temple, Mau, Near Mau viilage (6km away from Bhiloda). This 1300-year-old temple has a reservoir, kund, named Bhrigukund which believed to cure leprosy if bathed in its water. There is a temple dedicated to Shiva and temple dedicated to the son of Bhrigu, Avan Rishi. The place is situated on the banks of Hathmati river dam. The fair is organised on the last Monday of Shraavana month of Hindu calendar and on Mahashivratri which is visited by large number of people. Free.  
• 23.98505773.2687564 Polo Group of Monuments and the Vijaynagar Forest (Polo Forest), Near Abhapur village. There are several ruined ancient Hindu and Jain temples which are more than 500 years old. Free.  
• Sapteshwar Mahadev temple, 1.5km from Arsodia village (2 km from Fudeda village of Mehsana district, 32 km from Idar and 30 km from Himatnagar). Confluence of Sabarmati and Debhol rivers, this is place of natural beauty. The kund and a temple housing seven linga of Shiva is ancient and associated with lores of Saptarishis. Free. 
• Mahakali temple, Sampad village. Constructed by king of erstwhile Idar state in 15th century for the fulfillment of wish of child. Free. 

• Mini Pavagadh, Vaktapur village (8 km from Himatnagar). A 300-year-old temple dedicated to Mahakali is popular in pilgrims. Fairs are organised on Janmashtami and Mahashivaratri. Free. 
• 23.43555672.8577785 Tomb of Sikandarshah, Prantij.  

• 23.49333372.7833336 Mahudi Jain Temple. (updated Sep 2023)