Short trips from Ahmedabad
Best getaways from Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad is close to the White Rann of Kutch and the forts of Rajasthan, with flights to the beaches and hills further away.
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Gujarat
Rann of Kutch
A white salt desert that glows under the full moon, and villages of master craftspeople.
The salt flat dries out by November and the Rann Utsav tent city at Dhordo runs from about November to February; full-moon nights are magical.
About 6–7 hours by road, or fly to Bhuj Nov – Feb3 days · from ₹2,500/daySee the 3-day plan - 02
Rajasthan
Jodhpur
The Blue City under Mehrangarh, one of India's mightiest forts.
Pleasant 25°C days from October to March make the fort climb and old-city walks easy; the Rajasthan International Folk Festival is held at the fort around October.
About 7 hours by road or train Oct – Mar2 days · from ₹1,800/daySee the 2-day plan - 03
Rajasthan
Jaisalmer
A living sandstone fort, carved havelis and a night under the stars in the Thar.
Desert days are warm and nights cool from October to February, the only comfortable time for the dunes. The Desert Festival usually lands in February.
Overnight train Oct – Mar3 days · from ₹2,000/daySee the 3-day plan - 04
Rajasthan
Pushkar
A holy lake of 52 ghats, the Brahma temple and the world-famous camel fair.
The Pushkar Camel Fair runs around Kartik Purnima in late October or November: thousands of camels, folk music and a carnival in the dunes.
About 8 hours by road, or train to Ajmer Oct – Mar2 days · from ₹1,500/daySee the 2-day plan - 05
Rajasthan
Ranthambore
Tigers among the ruins of a thousand-year-old fort.
The park reopens on 1 October after the monsoon; winter safaris are cool and the forest is green, with good tiger sightings.
Overnight train to Sawai Madhopur Oct – May2 days · from ₹3,000/daySee the 2-day plan - 06
Maharashtra
Mahabaleshwar
Strawberry fields, valley viewpoints and a Maratha fort.
Strawberry season runs from about December to March, and the cool, clear days are perfect for viewpoints.
Flight to Pune, then by road Oct – May2 days · from ₹2,000/daySee the 2-day plan
Good questions
What are the best weekend getaways from Ahmedabad?
Rann of Kutch, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Pushkar, Ranthambore are the most popular short trips from Ahmedabad right now.
What is the cheapest trip from Ahmedabad?
Pushkar, from about ₹1,500 a day per person on a budget, plus travel (About 8 hours by road, or train to Ajmer).
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