Sarita Udyan Gandhinagar

Sarita Udyan Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar is the capital city of Gujarat and lies on the west bank of the sabarmati River. Gandhinagar is Located approximately 25km North from Ahmedabad and the largest city of Gujarat, on the west central point of the industial corridor between Delhi and Mumbai.

The amazing location of Gandhinagar and numerous parks and gardens make it very beautiful to attracts tourists form India and abroad. Gandhinagar is rightly referred as green city of Gujarat because of its strategic location, planned structures and unique greenery all over the city. Sarita Udyan is the most famous garden of this city. The garden is centrally located sector-9. The atmosphere and ornamental flowers, trees with other entertainment sites are sure to attract all visitors coming here to enjoy the bounty of nature.

Brief History

Two separate states, Maharashtra and Gujarat, were carved out of Bombay state in 1960. Immediately, Ahmadabad became Gujarat's capital and a new capital was to be built on a new land, once part of pethapur state ruled by king pethasinh in the 13th century.

For the purpose of setting new capital, the then Government selected Mr. H. K. Mewada, who had worked as a trainees under legendary architect Le Corbusier in Chandigarh Project in the 1950 as Chief Architect.

The city was developed in four divergent phases:

From 1970 to 1980, the city was Known as Gandhian city based on Gandhji's Principles and concepts, for infrastucture completion.

City was tagged as unpolluted city during 1980 to1980, an overall of low pollution in India. many trees, plants and greeneries planting projects were under taken from 1990 and thus the city became the "Green City". In this phase, Which is continuing, the city should be cosmopolitan, green and utilize solar energy in gemeral.

The city has been divided in sectors and each of these sectors will accommodate about 7500persons as residential community with all necessary facilities viz. Schools, Shopping, playgrounds, Parks, etc. These Sectors are situated on rectangular pattern and measuring one km by four km with an approximate area of 190acres.

Beauty

The beautiful Sarita Udyan in Gandhinagar is located on the bank of river Sabarmati. The atmosphere of the garden trees and flower plants are is a positive attraction for all the visitors.

 There is Botanical garden also within the Udyan, Sarita Udyan attracts all from children to aged populace, families, couples to fulfill their entertaining, learning and picnic needs. A deer park is situated nearby and enhances the charm of this garden.

 

Other attractions of Gandhinagar for a must visit:

Adalaj Stepwell:

Queen Rudabai built this well in 1499AD. This step well is several stories deep and depicts leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other ornamental designs on its walls and pillars. It is situated about 18km south of Gandhinagar.   Read more

 

GIFT City Tower:

The tallest Tower building of Gujarat and was completed in record time of 14months. It is going to be a global hub of financial services as per Gujarat Govt. planning’s.

 

Akshardham Temple:

This is a beautiful Mandir surrounded by fountains and gardens. It is built of pink sand stones with religious carvings.

 

Deer Park / Indroda Park:

This park is also known as GEER Foundation Park and spread in large area. It is a must see park due to its Jurassic Park theme, Aquarium, Snake park, Bird Park and Deer Park etc. in various sections.

 

Mahatma Mandir:

It is not a Mandir but an exhibitor area of the economic and industrial development of the state. It is located in sector-13.

 

Capital Complex -Vithalbhai Patel Bhavan, a magnificent domed building.

Address:

         Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382021, India