Mahesana district, Gujarat, India

Places to visit near Vadnagar

Vadnagar is a town in Mahesana district, Gujarat, India, home to about 24,832 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 14 temples, 17 forts & heritage, 9 jain sites and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Chimnabai Sarovar (20 km), Sapteshwar Temple (27 km) and Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan Shwetamber Jain Derasar (29 km).

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Vadnagar at a glance

Location
Mahesana district, Gujarat, India
Population
about 24,832
Coordinates
23.7859° N, 72.6389° E
Places within 50 km
70 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and jain sites
Nearest city
Ahmedabad, 106 km
Railway station
Unjha (UJA), 33 km
Airport
Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD), 99 km

Top places to visit near Vadnagar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vadnagar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Vadnagar

48 temples within 100 km of Vadnagar. The closest is Hinglaj Mata Temple Khandosan (22 km); the best-known is Sapteshwar Temple (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vadnagar

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vadnagar. The closest is Arjun Bari Gate (1 km); the best-known is Solanki (Chalukya) Era Kirti Toran (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Jain sites near Vadnagar

24 jain sites within 100 km of Vadnagar. The closest is 108 Shri Kalyan Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Derasar Tirth (17 km); the best-known is Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan Shwetamber Jain Derasar (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vadnagar

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vadnagar. The closest is Sharmishtha Talav (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vadnagar

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vadnagar. The closest is Herbal Garden - tNp (22 km); the best-known is Taranga Hill Wildlife Sanctuary (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Vadnagar

9 parks within 100 km of Vadnagar. The closest is Tirupati Natural Park (22 km); the best-known is Tirupati Rushivan Adventure Park (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Vadnagar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vadnagar
  2. 1 km Solanki (Chalukya) Era Kirti Toran · heritage site, Mahesana
  3. 1 km Sharmishtha Talav · lake, Mahesana
  4. 1 km Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum · museum, Mahesana
  5. 26 km Sapteshwar Temple · temple, Mahesana
  6. 27 km Buddhist Monastery Ruins · monastery, Mahesana
  7. 1 km Back to Vadnagar

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How to reach Vadnagar

  • By train: Unjha (UJA) — about 33 km from the centre
  • By air: Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD), Ahmedabad — about 99 km by road
  • By air: Vadodara International Airport (BDQ), Vadodara — about 215 km by road
  • By road from Ahmedabad: about 106 km · directions
  • By road from Mount Abu: about 113 km · directions
  • By road from Udaipur: about 176 km · directions

All places near Vadnagar by distance

Within 15 km of Vadnagar

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Vadnagar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1448Hinglaj Mata Temple Khandosan (22 km)
Forts & heritage1736Arjun Bari Gate (1 km)
Jain sites924108 Shri Kalyan Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Derasar Tirth (17 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs719Sharmishtha Talav (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens415Herbal Garden - tNp (22 km)
Other attractions812Ghaskol Gate (1 km)
Parks39Tirupati Natural Park (22 km)
Museums16Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints16Divine Hills (29 km)
Mosques & dargahs35Mira Datar Dargah Khadim Waqar Ali (35 km)
Caves23Tatvarshi Cave (28 km)
Waterfalls02Paniyari Waterfall (55 km)
Buddhist sites11Buddhist Monastery Ruins (1 km)
Treks01Mountain Souls - A Trekking Community (91 km)

Vadnagar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Vadnagar?

Solanki (Chalukya) Era Kirti Toran (heritage site, about 1 km), Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum (museum, about 1 km), Buddhist Monastery Ruins (monastery, about 1 km), Sapteshwar Temple (temple, about 27 km), Sharmishtha Talav (lake, about 1 km), Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan Shwetamber Jain Derasar (Jain temple, about 29 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vadnagar?

70 places on Spotwander: 14 temples, 17 forts & heritage, 9 jain sites, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Vadnagar?

Hinglaj Mata Temple Khandosan, about 22 km by road; Shree Valinath Mahadev Temple (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vadnagar?

Arjun Bari Gate, about 1 km by road; Nadiol Darwaja (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Jain temple to Vadnagar?

108 Shri Kalyan Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Derasar Tirth, about 17 km by road; Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan Shwetamber Jain Derasar (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vadnagar?

Start in Vadnagar, visit Solanki (Chalukya) Era Kirti Toran, then Sharmishtha Talav, then Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum, then Sapteshwar Temple, then Buddhist Monastery Ruins, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Vadnagar?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and jain sites.

How do I reach Vadnagar?

By train: Unjha (UJA), about 33 km away. By air: Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD), about 99 km by road. By road: 106 km from Ahmedabad.

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