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State Gujarat
City Ahmedabad
Airports Ahmedabad International and Domestic Airport
Distance from City Centre 10 Km/ 6 Mile
Railway Junctions Ahmedabad
Local Languages Gujarati
Dabhoi-Transport & Sight Seeing
 
Travel Information:
  • Air: Nearest airport is Vadodara (29 km)
  • Rail: Railway station on Dabhoi-Chhota Udepur railway line.
  • Road: Ahmedabad (142km), Vadodara (29 km)
    Local transport: Non-metered auto rickshaws.
Sight Seeing

Ten Talav: (10 km from Dabhoi)

This well constructed octagonal tank with stone steps and embankments is symbol of a love-legend of Hiradhar Shilpi, architect of Dabhoi Fort and a beautiful girl ten. The legend says that Hiradhar was madly in love with Ten and while constructing the Dabhoi Fort he was secretly constructing Ten Talav for his lover. He was accused of misappropriation and was sentenced to death and buried alive in the fort wall of Dabhoi.

Chandod: (22 km from Dabhoi)

This picturesque town on the bank of the Narmada, at the confluence of three rivers - Narmada - Orsang and Gupta Saraswati, is an ancient seat of Sanskrit learning for Brahmins. The ghats leading to the pure waters of Narmada and the temple, make it a scared place for Hindus performing the rituals after death. Mandvi Mahal, a haveli of the Mahida Rajputs, dating back to the late 19th century, is now a heritage hotel. It is located close to river Narmada, in a serene setting. The haveli offers a picturesque vista of bathing ghats, temples with fine carvings and life on the river.

Karnali: (24 km from Dabhoi)

Karnali is a twin town of Chandod, on the opposite bank of Orsang. Karnali has several Shiva Temples and beautiful ghats. The footprints of Lord Dattatreya lend great sanctity to this town. A big fair is held here on very Chaitra Sud 15.

Sankheda: (20 km from Dabhoi)

Sankheda is an internationally known craft centre for furniture and wooden articles. They are made in the Gujarati style, on a lathe, using the generation old secret technique of lacquer work.

Rajpipla: (60 km from Dabhoi)

Rajpipla is situated on the banks of Karjan river and at the foothill of Satpura mountains. It was a capital of the former princely State of Rajpipla. Vijayraj Palace (1923 AD), is a famous heritage hotel on an elevated plain, overlooking the picturesque surroundings.

Excursion:

Jambu Ghoda Sanctuary (panthers, four horned antelopes, bird watcher's paradise) 49 km, Pavagadh - Champaner (Kalika Mata Temple, rope-way, fortification, Jami Mosque and other beautiful monuments) 75 km, Sardar Sarovar Dam (one of the largest dams of India) 65 km, Vadodara (Laxmi Vilas Palace, museum, Sayajibag) 29 km.

 

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