Adalaj Wav

This major tourist spot is located around 19km north of Ahmadabad. The finest of all Gujarat baolis, built by Queen Rudabai in 1499, is a wondrous architecture. The sleepy hamlet of Adalaj Wav is renowned for water work. The well is not less than any monument, intricately carved served both as religious and for useful purpose but its origin is debased by tragedy. The well is classic example of Indo Sarcanic architecture. This unique water work is a nice symbolisation of Hindu and Islamic style. The floral patterns of Islamic style is finely intermingle with Hindu symbolism, which depicts animals and human forms. At every steps of the well there are carved pillars, showing strong Jain and Hindu influences. The well is entirely built of sandstone and has three sides to enter that consist of huge carved colonnades and intricately carved niches. Carvings are Islamic style with Hindu symbolism. Some of them are abstract represetation of Hindu god and goddess but most them are from the erstwhile lifestyle. Such as women churning buttermilk, musicians accompanying dancing women.

Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

The sanctuary is spread over an area of 116 sq km, 60km southwest of Ahmadabad. The sanctuary is best visited in spring and winter when migrants in their colorful attire emblazoned the sanctuary. The park is welcome nest for over 250 species of wetland birds. The best time to visit the place between November and February when sanctuary sees flocks of indigenous and migratory birds with as many as 250 species passing through the park. Plenty of birds including Rosy Pelicans, Flamingos, White Storks, Brahmini Ducks and Herons visit Nal Sarovar. Some birds like ducks, geese, pelicans and flamingos are best seen early in the morning and the evening. The islands is inhabited by Bharwad shepherds. They are mainly folk dancers, artisans and boatmen. The nearby Goyal Water Park is a nice option for angling, boating and camping. Some animal rides are also offered at the sanctuary.

Lothal

Lothal is an architectural site that was discovered in 1954. The place is located 85km southwest of Ahmadabad. The ruined city is a relics of valley cities of Mohenjodaro and Harappa. Lothal means 'mound of the dead' in local language as does Mohenjodaro in Sindh. The neat road network, scientific drainage system, carefully arranged brickwork, everything is Strongly resemblance with Indus Valley civilization. The archaeological museum at the middle of the site displays different rare fragments of this 4000 years old civilization such as intricate seals, weights and measures, games and jewelery. Just 7km from the archaeological site, imposing palace Utelia oversees the village. The palace is now a heritage hotel with amazing charm. Lothal is a long day trip from Ahmadabad. There are buses or can be reached via train to Bhurkhi(6km). From Bhurkhee to Lothal by bus or rickshaw.

Modhera

Modhera is famous for beautiful Sun Temple, which strangely resemblance Konark Temple. The temple was built by King Bhimdev I in 1026, exact 200 years later to Konark Sun temple. The main shrine and hall are reached through a complex, pillared pavilion. The temple exterior is intricately and delicately carved showing demons and evolving gods. The most of it unfortunately demolished by Mahmud of Ghazni. The temple has 52 carved pillars, depicting Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. The interior of temple consist of a hall with Surya(sun god) different monthly manifestations. The erotic sculpture panels complete the sensual decoration.

Patan

About 130km northwest of Ahmadabad, Patan was an ancient Hindu capital, now a dusty, little visited town, houses more than 100 Jain temples, the largest of which is Panchasara Parasvanath. The magnificent baoli Rani -ki-Vav is the oldest and finest in Gujarat and remarkably preserved. Patan is also famous for Patola silk saris.