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Mehsana is categorised as Heritage / Pilgrimage


Modhera Sun Temple (Nivalink Trip Dated - 7 May 2004)
Taranga Hill - Photo Courtesy Klompernindia
Vadnagar - Photo Courtesy Bhadresh Vyasa
Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple (Photo Courtesy: Bhadreshvyasa)
View from Shanku Waterwold Resort (Nivalink Trip Dated - 7 May 2004)

Reasons to Visit
  • Mehsana is Situated 60 kms North of Ahmedabad and is home to couple of getaway resort, most notable being Shanku Waterpark (Waterworld Resort).
  • From Mehsana, World heritage sites of Modhera Sun temple and Patan step wells are accessible.
  • Mehsana could also be a transit stay option for guests travelling on Jain temple circuit of Vadnagar, Taranga and Kumbhariyaji.
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Destination Ideas

  • Ex- Ahmedabad Jain Pilgrimage Circuit
  • Kumbhariyaji Jain Pilgrimage
  • Taranga Jain Pilgrimage
  • Vadnagar Jain Pilgrimage

Festivals linked to Mehsana (Gujarat)

  • Modhera Dance Festival
  • Siddhpur Cattle Fair

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    The Sun Temple (1026 AD) at Modhera in Gujarat, is a temple dedicated to the Hindu Sun-God, Surya. Sun temple today is a well maintained site and a popular visit enroute for all travellers. There is a stepwell within a temple complex and Sun temple is characterised by erotic carvings.
    Heritage Site
    Heritage Temple
    25
    Vadnagar is a temple town 34 kms from Mehsana having 12th century Torans, beautiful carved Solanki period gates, lake, Nagar Brahmin havelis, Jain temples (Derasar), 17th century Hatkeshwar Shiva temple. Mahudi, Vadnagar, Taranga, Kumbhariyaji and Dilwara Jain temple is part of a popular ex-Ahmedabad Jain temple circuit.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Jain Temple, Lord Shiva
    34
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Taranga Hills, 20 kms from Vadnagar is home to caves that were used by Buddhist monks thousands of years ago. It has Buddhist sculptures carved in stone that resemble the Bodhi Vriksha or Kalpavruksha and other Buddhist motifs. Taranga Hills harbours connections with Buddhism. The main idols enshrined in the Taranmata and Dharanmata temples are of Buddhist goddess Tara. Broken terracotta images of Buddha, four carved images of Dhyani Buddha on a stone plate, stone and brick walls inside rock shelters etc. have been discovered from here Taranga Hills is popularly visited alongwith Mahudi, Vadnagar, Kumbhariyaji, Ambaji and Dilwara Temple as part of an ex-ahmedabad pilgrimage circuit.
    Heritage Site
    Buddhist Heritage
    75
  • Places visited Enroute
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Mahudi is a major Jain Pilgrimage center at 35 kms from Gandhinagar and 70 kms from Ahmedabad. Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir temple here is visited by millions of pilgrims all round the year.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Jain Temple
    49
    Rani-ki-Vav at Patan (11th Century) is a set of stepwells and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site List since 1998. This magnificent east facing step well measures approximately 64m long, 20m wide & 27m deep. A stepped corridor compartmented at regular intervals with pillared multi-storeyed pavilions is a unique feature. It was one of the largest and the most sumptuous structures of its type. There are many Tourist Attractions around Patan including Forts, Vavs (Step Wells), Talavs (Lakes) and places of worships. Salvivad, a place where Patolas (Textile handicraft) are woven along with places where traditional clay toys are made are also worth visiting. Patan is typically visited enroute from Ahmedabad to Mount Abu / Palanpur / Ambaji or as excursion ex-Ahmedabad alongwith Modhera Sun Temple.
    Heritage Site
    UNESCO Heritage Site, Stepwell
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Nearest Airport in Mehsana
  • Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Airport ( AMD ) , Ahmedabad-60 Kms
Railway Stations in Mehsana
  • Mahesana Junction ( MSH ), Mehsana
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