Less than an hour drive from Sanand, Sabarmati Ashram was set up by Mahatma Gandhi and was fully operational in 1917. The ashram was used by Gandhi's followers and other freedom fighters. The ashram's main attraction is the museum where you can find the memories of historic events including books, manuscripts, and photocopies of various documents.
Spread across an area of 23 acres, this temple is built on the banks of river Yamuna. Inaugurated in 2005, this temple is one of the largest temples of Lord Swaminarayan. 6000 tons of pink sandstones along with five years of hard work is what it took to construct the structure. People in huge numbers visit the temple every day for blessings.
Kankaria Lake was built by Sultan Qutbuddin in the 15th century and was known as ‘Hauz-e-Qutb' or ‘Qutb Hauz'. It is the largest lake in the entire Ahmedabad. The lake also houses a water purification system which has got damaged with time. The circular pathway around the lake leads to a garden in the middle of the lake. This place gives a true feeling of serenity and calmness!
If you are a car enthusiast and love to explore an exclusive collection of vintage cars, then you must visit this museum. Auto World Vintage Car Museum houses antique cars, bikes, buggies, utility vehicles, and much more. You can find more than a 100 variety of cars here, from every part of the world. You can also find restaurants and cafeterias here so that you can enjoy as much time here without hurting your tummy!
Next time you are in Sanand, don't forget to visit these locations. You can book your stay at Ginger Sanand and enjoy elegant service, top-class amenities at a pocket-friendly price. All the locations mentioned above are just an hour drive from Ginger Sanand.