“Gandhidham”
an Indian tourist place is one of the best destinations of India. It is a city located
in Gujarat State, India popular for various tourist attractions. Once you reach
Gandhidham you can enjoy the Kutch that is world’s biggest white desert. Kutch
is the region of Gujarat State and Gandhidham comes under this district.
However, you have to move towards northern east to reach Kutch Marusthal
(desert). Gandhidham is divided in countless sectors because it was planned as
refugee town for people who came to India after partition with Pakistan. Kandla
port is the major port of city Gandhidham.
Tourist
attraction is always priority for the city so you will find countless places to
visit. However, few important destinations are only described in this short
note. Jain Centers are major attraction of city because they are designed with beautiful
architectural style. Gandhidham is a house of Bhadreshwar that is big pilgrimage
place for Jain community. Huge idol of God Shiva is placed in the ground floor of
temple. The 10th century temple of Lord Shiva is located at Kera.
Purneshwar is another holy place closer to Gandhidham.
Attraction
of Gandhidham:
Akshardham: A
well known Jain temple Akshardham is best place to visit in town. The other
name of Akshardham is Swaminarayan Temple located in Gandhinagar. However, the
town Gandhinagar is quite far from Gandhidham but you can get the bus or
private vehicle to reach the spot. The temple is dedicated to Saint Swaminarayan
who was the founder of Swaminarayan Sanstha. You will find the Akshardham
temple at many other cities of nation, though Gujarat is the state housing
biggest Akshardham temple of India.
SCPLDT (Shri
Chandra Prabh Labdhi Dham Teerth): A holy place reachable through NH (National
Highway) 8A is other spot comes under Kutch region of Gujarat. It is kind of
trust managed by SCPLDT (Shri Chandra Prabh Labdhi Dham Teerth) Trust.
Purneshwar
Temple: A spot known as Purneshwar Temple is next destination for voyagers.
This temple is located close to Gandhidham and Bhuj city. Temple is built
between 9th to 10th centuries famous for ancient
sculptures and paintings.
Modhera: A
worship place known as Modhera is next destination of Gandhidham. It was built in
Solanki structural design in 11th century. This place is famous for Sun
Temple constructed in 1026. An idol of God Surya is designed amazingly and a deep
stone tank is popular for holy dips. Place is covered with carvings of Hindu
gods, goddesses, beasts, flowers and birds.
Gandhi
Samadhi: Gandhi Samadhi is another location where travelers much reach. It’s a memorial
of Mahatma Gandhi.
City is
having beautiful beach and there are countless ports available. Gandhidham is completely
a commercial place but some major attraction spots makes it first choice for
the travelers or beach lovers.
Kandla Port:
A business place linked to major nations through sea. You have to take permit
to visit the port as it is completely business area.
Jesal-Toral
Samadhi: A place at Anjar is another closer tourist attraction of Gandhidham. Anjar
town is famous for legendary temples.
Shopping in
Gandhidham:
If you love
handicrafts items then reach Kutchi or Kutch Kala circle. It’s a market where
you will find the handmade products at reasonable prices. Gujarat is full of
handicrafts so you will find ample of items. Get any item as memorable stuff of
Gandhidham. Milk Sweet is famous of Gujarat and numerous varieties are available
in this section.
Favorite
food:
Dabeli: A
famous snack item of Gujarat Dabeli available at every eatable shop. However,
you will find several south Indian food places such as Chawla Cafe and Circle.
Drink in
Gandhidham:
Fruit Juice
at Tagore road will relax you from all tiredness. Gujarat is a dry state so no
wine or bar shops are accessible in the city. The state gets hot in summer
season and fruit juice is only method through which people fulfill their
drinking requirements.
Some major
spots closer to the town are Mandvi (famous for serene beach located at 74 Kms distance),
Bhuj (located at 54 Kms distance) and Dholavira.
Attaining to
Gandhidham:
Gandhidham city
is properly connected through Rail, Air and Road. Gandhidham Railway Station is
having direct trains from various cities of India. NH (national highway) 8A connects
the Gandhidham to Mumbai, Delhi and some big cities of India. Bhuj is having
domestic airport so travelers can reach their destination through Bhuj.
