The 14 Best Day Trips from Mahesāna
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 Mahesāna, India, led by Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Nadiād. The closest is Visnagar, about 30 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Mahesāna at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 67 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Gandhinagar | 52 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Nadiād | 112 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Anand | 130 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Surendranagar | 123 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Pālanpur | 64 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Kalol | 41 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Pātan | 38 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Deesa | 76 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Khambhāt | 144 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Kadi | 34 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Himatnagar | 59 km E | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Dholka | 97 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Visnagar | 20 km NE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Mahesāna
- 1
Ahmedabad, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Mahesāna2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Science City.
Also nearby: Sānand.
- 2
Gandhinagar, India
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Mahesāna2 hr round trip - 3
Nadiād, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Mahesāna3 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Anand, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Mahesāna4 hr round trip - 5
Surendranagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-west of Mahesāna3 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Pālanpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north of Mahesāna2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Kalol, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south of Mahesāna1 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Pātan, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km north-west of Mahesāna1 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Deesa, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north of Mahesāna3 hr round trip - 10
Khambhāt, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Mahesāna4 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Kadi, India
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km south of Mahesāna1 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Himatnagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km east of Mahesāna2 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Dholka, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south of Mahesāna3 hr round trip - 14
Visnagar, India
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north-east of Mahesāna1 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Mahesāna to Ahmedabad
A realistic pace for Ahmedabad, 67 km from Mahesāna. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Mahesāna
- 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 Mahesāna
- 17:00Home in Mahesāna
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Mahesāna?
- The best day trips from Mahesāna are Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Nadiād, Anand, Surendranagar. The closest is Visnagar, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Mahesāna?
- Visnagar is the closest, 20 km north-east of Mahesāna, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Mahesāna?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Mahesāna: Visnagar (30 min), Kadi (40 min), Pātan (45 min), Kalol (45 min), Gandhinagar (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Mahesāna for a day out?
- Ahmedabad is the largest city in day-trip range, 67 km south of Mahesāna 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 Mahesāna?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Khambhāt at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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