The 14 Best Day Trips from Anand

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Anand

  1. 1

    Ahmedabad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north-west of Anand

    Known for Science City.

  2. 2

    Vadodara, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south-east of Anand

    Known for Harni Motnath Lake Zone.

  3. 3

    Bhavnagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Anand
  4. 4

    Gandhinagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north of Anand
  5. 5

    Nadiād, India

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-west of Anand
  6. 6

    Mahesāna, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Anand
  7. 7

    Surendranagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Anand
  8. 8

    Bharūch, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south of Anand
  9. 9

    Godhra, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Anand
  10. 10

    Kalol, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-west of Anand
  11. 11

    Botad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Anand
  12. 12

    Vejalpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km east of Anand
  13. 13

    Dohad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km east of Anand
  14. 14

    Khambhāt, India

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south-west of Anand

A sample day: Anand to Ahmedabad

  1. 08:30Leave Anand
  2. 09:45Arrive in Ahmedabad (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Science City
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ahmedabad
  6. 15:45Head back to Anand
  7. 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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Anand?
For a weekend away from Anand, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Botad (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Dohad (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Surendranagar (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Mahesāna (130 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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