Weekend Tours from Ahmedabad

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Weekend Getaways from Ahmedabad

Maybe you prefer spending a weekend lazing around, enjoying the comfort of your own home, or maybe, you are one of those for whom a weekend means going someplace. There are many things that are great in a city like Ahmedabad, one of which is that there are plenty of weekend destinations to choose from.

Some of the weekend holiday options where you can plan a getaway are states which lie near to Ahmedabad in Gujarat like Rajasthan, Goa and Maharashtra, and even the other cities in Gujarat itself which are located in close proximity to Ahmedabad.

Our packages are created by travel experts, who know how much diversity of choices matter, so we offer you lots of them! With our all inclusive weekend holiday packages from Ahmedabad, you can plan a getaway with your friends and family at the best places to visit near Ahmedabad.

Top 10 Weekend Destinations from Gujarat

• Dwarka
• Porbandar
• Gir National Park
• Udaipur
• Diu
• Ujjain
• Mount Abu
• Bhavnagar
• Dasada
• Somnath

Best Hill Stations Near Ahmedabad Worth Visiting Over Weekends

• Wilson Hills : Situated 367 kilometers from Ahmedabad, it’s famous for its vantage points, museums with artefacts which showcase the history & Pangarbari Wildlife Sanctuary, located close by.
• Lonavala : The hill station of Lonavala, situated 593.2 kilometers, is great for a 2-3 days tour from Ahmedabad. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and explore the forts, caves & temples.
• Saputara : Saputara, located just 410 kilometers away, is ideal if you are looking for a nearby place to visit. It’s famous for its lush landscape, Saputara Lake, gardens, Pushpak ropeway & adventure activities like rock climbing & paragliding.
• Mount Abu : The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is ideal for a short weekend trip. Located just 227 kilometers away, it’s dotted with attractions like Lake Nakki, Jain Dilwara Temples & Sunset Point.
• Matheran : Matheran is wonderful for couples as well as for families. Steep cliffs, toy trains, waterfalls, the ever present mist, all these make Matheran a wonderful hill station getaway from Ahmedabad.

Best Adventure Places from Ahmedabad Worth Visiting On Weekends

• Deesa : Deesa, about 172 kilometers away from Ahmedabad, is an ideal adventure weekend getaway as you get to enjoy skydiving. In this lakeside city, you can dive from a height of over 13,000 feet while free falling for a minute.
• Idar : Select Idar if you are looking for a weekend getaway within 200 kilometers. The gigantic boulders, although quite sharp, are suitable for rock climbing.
• Mandvi : Travel to Mandvi, located 382 kilometers from Ahmedabad, to enjoy water skiing at the Mandi Beach. You can also enjoy a beach walk at the beach.

Best Pilgrimage Places Near Ahmedabad Worth Visiting Over Weekends

• Somnath : Somnath is perhaps the best pilgrimage destination to visit near Ahmedabad. Loaded with both historical & religious significance, it's famous for Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines.
• Dwarka : Located 439 kilometers away, Dwarka is famous for being the birthplace of Lord Krishna and the first capital of Gujarat. It is counted among the Char Dhams & 7 most ancient religious cities in India.
• Nashik : Nashik is famous for being the place where Lord Rama, along with Laxmana & Sita, stayed during their 14 years exile. It is famous for its temples & sightseeing places including Pandavleni Caves.
• Palitana : Palitana is located 214 kilometers from Ahmedabad and ideal for a weekend getaway within 300 kilometers. It is famous for its 863 exquisite Jain Temples built on Shatrunjaya Hill.
• Kalo Dungar : Kalo Dungar is home to the 400 years old temple of Lord Dattareya. It’s also the highest point of Kutch & offers spectacular views of the Rann of Kutch & Indo Pak border.

Popular Heritage Getaways Near Ahmedabad Worth Visiting On Weekends

• Modhera : Modera is an ideal heritage getaway within 100 kilometers of Ahmedabad. It’s famous for the remains of the Sun Temple built by the Chalukya dynasty & is a spiritual hub.
• Dholavira : Dholavira is the best heritage weekend destination to visit from Ahmedabad as it contains excavations of the Indus Valley Civilisation. There are several archaeological sites too.
• Vadodara : Located 111 kilometers from Ahmedabad, it is home to Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site & associated with Hindu mythology.
• Junagadh : The district of Junagadh, located 316 kilometers from Ahmedabad, has inscriptions, temples, forts, stepwells, tanks & cannons dating back to the 2nd century. There is also Girnar Hill, now an extinct volcano.

Popular Wildlife Destinations from Ahmedabad Worth Visiting Over Weekends

• Gir National Park : Located 348 kilometers from Ahmedabad, Gir is famous for its Asiatic Lions, which can be seen closely with a jeep safari. Other animals spotted are leopards, golden jackals & sloth.
• Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary : Visiting Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is one of the top things to do for ornithologists & bird lovers for the incredible variety of migratory birds. It is the biggest wetland sanctuary in Gujarat.
• Hingolgadh Wildlife Sanctuary : This one is ideal if you are looking for a wildlife getaway within 200 kilometers from Ahmedabad. Some of the animals found here include foxes, wolves, chinkara, jackals & birds.
• Wild Ass Sanctuary : Ideal for a short getaway, it’s located about 140 kilometers from Ahmedabad, the sanctuary is home to the Indian Wild Ass, cobras & birds like lesser flamingos, dalmatian pelicans and desert foxes.
• Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary : Plan a road trip from Ahmedabad to Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary for a short getaway within 200 kilometers. Besides a large number of sloth bears, there are snakes, boars & leopards to be seen.

Best Ayurveda & Spa Destinations Near Ahmedabad Worth Visiting for Weekend Holidays

• Nadiad : Visit the Boulevard 9 Resort & Spa at Nadiad is a luxury resort where you can enjoy holistic massage treatments, unique therapies & personalised body & facial treatments.
• Gandhinagar : Plan an ayurveda weekend getaway at Cambay Sapphire luxury resort with facilities & recreational activities like restaurants, health club, spa & gym. The resort also has a 9 hole golf course.
• Mandvi : At Navjivan Nature Cure Center in Mandvi, located 381 kilometers away, you can benefit from an array of wellness treatments like naturopathy & facilities like health shop, communication & theatre.
• Vadodara : Plan an Ayurveda & Spa weekend at Vadodara in AUM Health Resort, which boasts state of the art accommodation, recreational facilities & wellness treatments like Naturopathy, Ayurveda & Homeopathy.