About Gandhinagar & Places to Visit
Adalaj Step Well (8.1 km from DA-IICT Campus)
Stepwells were quite popular in olden days as they were the source of water for drinking and other household needs. Adalaj Step well was founded by Queen Rudabai in 1499 A.D. The stepwell is intricately carved. Its wall and pillars are decorated with flowers, birds, fish, leaves and other attractive patterns.
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Akshardham Temple (7.6 km from DA-IICT Campus)
Akshardham temple is marvelous temple made up of pink stones. The mandir is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830) and the avatars, devas and sages of Hinduism. It is enclosed with foundations, gardens and amusement park around it.
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Craftsmen’s Village, Pethapur (7 km from DA-IICT Campus)
Craftmen’s village is situated in the Pethapur village on the banks of Sabarmati river. Craftsmen’s village is dwelling of various craftsmen mainly that belong to Gujjar Suthar cast. The village is recognized as Crafsmen’s village as it houses large number of craftsmen.
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Indroda Nature Park (2.9 km from DA-IICT Campus)
Indroda park is regarded as India's Jurrasic Park. Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park is a precious treasure spread over an area of about 400 hectares on either bank of Sabarmati river in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat.
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Kakaria Lake, Ahmedabad (27 km from DA-IICT Campus)
Kankaria Lake is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. A lakefront is developed around it, which has many public attractions such as a zoo, toy train, kids city, tethered balloon ride, water rides, water park, food stalls, and entertainment facilities.
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Mahatma Mandir (6.4 km from DA-IICT Campus)
Mahatma Mandir is a convention and exhibition centre as well as a memorial located at sector 13, Gandhinagar. It is inspired from life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. It is one of the biggest convention centre of India spread over 34 acres.
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