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Gandhinagar |
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Gandhinagar is
situated about 32 kms. north of Ahmedabad on the west
banks of the Sabarmati river. Gandhinagar is the new
state capital of Gujarat after Ahmedabad. Gandhinagar
forms a striking contrast to Ahmedabad, with big broad
avenues and lots of greenery. When the old state of
Bombay was divided along the linguistic lines into
Maharashtra and Gujarat in 1960, Bombay city fell to
the share of Mahrashtra. It was then decided to build
an entirely new capital for Gujarat. Ahmedabad became
the capital of Gujarat and later a new capital city
was planned for Gujarat. In the spirit of
independence, this new administrative centre was named
after the state's most famous son, Mahatma Gandhi as
Gandhinagar. As with Chandigarh, Le Corbusier was
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instrumental in design.
The numbered sectors are similarly impersonal. Its
construction began in 1965 and the secretariat was moved
here in 1970. It is the India's second largest city after
Chandigarh. This is where state politicians live in large
well fortified houses. Gandhinagar presents the spacious,
well-organised look of an architecturally integrated city.
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Tourist Attraction in
Gandhinagar
The main tourist attraction in Gandhinagar is the Akshardham
Temple. The Akshardam temple is one of the famous temple in
Gandhinagar. This temple belongs to the wealthy Hindu
Swaminarayan Group. The other tourist attractions in
Gandhinagar are the Capital Complex, Children's Park, Sarita
Udyan and Craftsmen's Village. The Adalaj Stepwell is famous
for its unique architecture with a huge artistic edifice and
a flight of steps that enables one to reach the water,
whatever be its level. The Adalaj stepwell is considered to
be the best of all stepwells in Gujarat.
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How to reach Gandhinagar
By Air
The nearest airport is Ahmedabad.
By Rail
The nearest railway station are Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad.
By Road
Gandhinagar is connected to the various cities of Gujarat
like Ahmedabad, Baroda, Patan. |
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