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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
Mandvi - Transport & Sight Seeing
How to Reach Mandvi

By Air: Nearest airport is Bhuj, situated at a distance of 50 km.
By Rail: Nearest railway station is Gandhidham, situated at a distance of 95 km.
By Road: State buses available from Bhuj, Ahmedabad and Rajkot
Attraction

Vijay Vilas Palace
Vijay Vilas Palace is one of the main attractions of Mandvi. It is a splendid monument set amidst sprawling gardens and dotted by a number of marble fountains. The palace was constructed by Rao Pragmalji and designed by a Jaipur architect. Vijay Vilas Palace was built in the year 1920 AD. It contains all the elements of Rajput style of architecture and is a must visit destination.

Mandvi Beach
Another hot spot here is the Private beach of the Vijay Vilas Palace. It is maintained by the tourism department. Consequently, it has been the location for many film shootings. The pristine beauty of the beach is a huge crowd puller.

Other Places of Interest
The girls' high school built by Rao Lakhpat (1741-60 AD) and a light house are also worth seeing. The school was a former palace and is a replica of the Aina Mahal of Bhuj. It is adorned with intricate stone carvings. There is also a wind farm on a picturesque beach nearby. The Swami Narayan Temple is also a popular tourist spot with bright painted exterior and elaborate plaster decorations. Other interesting religious buildings at Mandvi are the Vaishnav Temple at Sundarvan, Rameshwar Temple, Laxmi-Narayan Temple, Swami Narayan Temple, Jami Mosque.

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