Hill Stations near Ahmedabad – 7 Places for Weekend Trip

Here is the list of 7 most popular hill stations that is near by Ahmedabad for the Weekend trip. Find how to reach, best time to visit and sightseeing places. Ahmadabad-the industrially advanced and developing city in India- has in its vicinity many tourists’ places. The ancient city has several monuments that bring reminiscences of its grand past. The luscious forests and the hill stations give immense peace of mind to the nature lovers. The most magnificent mountains and the scenic atmosphere get hundreds of thousands of tourists to the hill stations, who spend wonderful time in the lap of the nature. The hill stations are wonderful natural attractions and the serenity of the place is unique as it is free from all types of distractions.

Let’s know about the wonderful hill stations in the proximity of Ahmedabad.

Saputara

Sayadri range of mountains has in its lap Saputara hill station. Located at a distance of 400 kilometers, the picturesque hill station offers magnificent green landscape, gardens, and Lake and literally the tourists get lost in the tranquility of the place. Visitors love to take fun-rides in the rope way and bide a pleasant time in boating. Often making trekking a pastime, the visitors take pleasure of the virgin beauty of nature.

Landmark Place:

Step Garden, Lake Garden

How to Reach?

There are several transport services available to reach Saputara.

Best Time to Visit

Best time to visit the Saputara is October to June.

 

Mount Abu

Although this hill station is located in Rajasthan, the highest number of visitors from Ahmedabad visits this hill station every year. Located at a distance of 225 kilometers, the drive from the city of Ahmadabad gives the tourists a lot of fun and thrills. While driving through the desert, the visitors feel surprised as they find the verdant beauty of 10 mountains. Moreover, the magnificent sight of Nakki Lake surrounded by trees gives everyone cool breeze and wonderful environment. The Jain Dilwara Temple, Gaumukh Temple, and Adhaar Devi Temple are the irresistible attractions for religious people.

 

How to Reach?

Hire taxi and enjoy the trip.

Best Time to Visit

October to May

 

Wilson Hills

The dense jungles of Wilson Hills is almost a magnetic attraction for the tourists to the historic city of Ahmedabad. The atmosphere inside the hill station could recharge the bodies and minds of every visitor as the cool weather and breeze from the hills help the visitors to overcome mental tension. Moreover, the sunrise and sunset in this picturesque hill-station have the most soothing effects on the minds of the visitors. The museums in the station give glimpses of the past as those have treasured the grandeur from the past.

How to Reach?

Taxi and Bus

Best Time to Visit

From March to June month.

 

Matheran

The visitors to Matheran discover a home away from home in the quietude of the mountains of Matheran. While driving through an exhausting trip of 500 kilometers, the tourists from Ahmadabad find the trip extremely relaxing and pleasing to their bodies and minds. Situated at the height of 2516 feet, the hill station offers an amazing panoramic view of the natural beauty around itself. The visitors take immense pleasure from rides in toy trains and lovely waterfalls. Besides this, it has a cave and park as everyone could see that this hill station is the most magnificent gateway from Ahmedabad.

How to Reach?

Taxi is the best option to reach this place.

Best Time to Visit

During summer season.

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Lonavala

The lakes, gardens, and magnificent greenery in Lonavala could give the tourists breath-taking views of the hill station. Situated at a distance of 600 kilometres from Ahmadabad, it could give the best breeze to the visitors to get recharged. When the visitors have a weekend, they invariably seek this destination for getting refreshed in the wonderful atmosphere. To add to it, this picturesque destination has a number of caves and magnificent temples in its proximity to offer great views of the hill station.

Landmark Place:

Karla Caves, Bhushi Dam, Visapur Fort and Valvan Dam

How to Reach?

Trains and Buses are available.

Best Time to Visit

Best visiting time for Lonavala is between October to May (summer season is best).

 

Indroda

The banks of Sabarmati River in Ahmadabad is not only famous for the Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi, it also has the great picnic spot, named Indroda Nature Park. Known as the 2^nd largest hatchery of the Dinosaur eggs, India’s Jurassic Park has many attractions for the tourists. In its various sections, the visitors could take pleasure of watching Avifauna, avian, reptiles, plants, and other botanical things.

How to Reach?

Best option is to hire Private taxi like Ola.

Best Time to Visit

Between end month of September to May.

 

Thol Bird Sanctuary

As a popular picnic spot, Thol Bird Sanctuary is a artificial wetland in Mehsana district near Ahmadabad. The visitors find many spectacular avian species like Sarus crane and other migratory birds.

How to Reach?

Frequent bus and private taxis are available.

Best Time to Visit

October to May