Getaways from Ahmedabad

Mount Abu , Rajasthan (250 kms)
Located at 3500 ft above sea level this is the only hill station near Ahmedabad. Mount abu enjoys pleasant weather all through the year and is a preferred getaway from Ahmedabad. The Nakki lake is beautiful. Wondrously carved in marble, the Dilwara temples enshrine various Jain tirthankaras, saints.

Jaisamand Island Resort, Rajasthan ( 220 kms)
This is a lakeside Island Retreat with AC Rooms and facilities like Swimming Pool, boating and Indoor/outdoor games. There is a conference Hall for corporates and trips to nearby sanctuary for birders and wildlife enthusiasts can be arranged.

Udaipur , Rajasthan (250 kms)
Udaipur is a world renowned destination, known for its lakes ( Lake Pichola , Swaroopsagar and Fatehsagar). While in Udaipur you can take a boat ride in Lake Pichola or visit the nearby Ranakpur (60 kms), Eklingji (25 kms) and Srinathji (42 kms) Temples .

Kumbalgarh (300 kms)
It is a wildlife retreat in the aravalli hill. Aodhi heritage hotel is a good retreat offering swimming pool and cottage type accommodation and can arrange for a jeep Safari in the park. Winter and Summer Weekend Packages are quite popular with Ahmedabad Guests.

Gir Forest (360kms)
Sasan Gir is home to the world renowned Gir Forest, the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion. The Gir National Park and Sanctuary has a scenic charm and covers an area of 1412 square km of dry deciduous forest. The tranquility of the Gir Forest, with its splendid flora and fauna, is a nature lover’s delight. Apart from the leopard, jungle cat and rusty spotted cat, the Gir Forest also is home to the cheetal, sambhar, four-horned antelope, wild boar and hare. A bird watcher’s paradise, Gir has over 200 species of avi-fauna, including peacocks and parakeets. The lakes and perennial rivers enhance the serene surroundings of Gir. Lion Safari Camp is a good riverside retreat. Amidhara Resorts offers a swimming pool. The Gir lodge of Taj hotels is avery good option. Resorts offer park safaris by Jeep. The Kamleshwar dam in the middle of the sanctuary is home to a record population of marsh crocodiles.
Best period to visit the Gir Sanctuary is between the months of November and June.

Diu / Ahmedpur Mandvi (400 kms)

Diu , a union territory is the one of the best beach retreat from Ahmedabad. It is an island retreat gently rocked by the wind and the wave from the Arabian Sea. It offers you undisturbed peace and an unusual holiday. There are many option where one can stay.