The 14 Best Day Trips from Anand
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Anand, India, led by Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bhavnagar. The closest is Nadiād, about 25 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Anand at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 65 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Vadodara | 38 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Bhavnagar | 121 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Gandhinagar | 79 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Nadiād | 18 km NW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Mahesāna | 130 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Surendranagar | 135 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Bharūch | 95 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Godhra | 72 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Kalol | 90 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Botad | 139 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Vejalpur | 64 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Dohad | 137 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Khambhāt | 43 km SW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Anand
- 1
Ahmedabad, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north-west of Anand2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Science City.
Also nearby: Sānand.
- 2
Vadodara, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km south-east of Anand1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Harni Motnath Lake Zone.
- 3
Bhavnagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Anand3 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Gandhinagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north of Anand3 hr round trip - 5
Nadiād, India
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km north-west of Anand50 min round trip - 6
Mahesāna, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Anand4 hr round trip - 7
Surendranagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Anand4 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Bharūch, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south of Anand3 hr round trip - 9
Godhra, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Anand2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Kalol, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-west of Anand2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Botad, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Anand4 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Vejalpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km east of Anand2 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Dohad, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km east of Anand4 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Khambhāt, India
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km south-west of Anand1 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Anand to Ahmedabad
A realistic pace for Ahmedabad, 65 km from Anand. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Anand
- 09:45Arrive in Ahmedabad (1 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Science City
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ahmedabad
- 15:45Head back to Anand
- 17:00Home in Anand
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Anand?
- The best day trips from Anand are Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Gandhinagar, Nadiād. The closest is Nadiād, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Anand?
- Nadiād is the closest, 18 km north-west of Anand, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Anand?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Anand: Nadiād (25 min), Vadodara (45 min), Khambhāt (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Anand for a day out?
- Ahmedabad is the largest city in day-trip range, 65 km north-west of Anand and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Anand?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Botad at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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