Mehsana

The beautiful city of Mehsana can be found in the Mehsana District of Gujarat. Dairy, natural gas production and oil are the city's main economic drivers. Rajput descendant and Chavda family scion Mehsaji Chavda created Mehsana. He erected a shrine to the goddess Toran and the city's Torana (arch gate). The Rajput dynasty is responsible for the town's namesake and the town's architecture. The city's natural attractions are among the most interesting aspects of life here. In addition to its reputation as a Vegan Paradise, this Gujarati city also has some of the state's finest ethnic restaurants.

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Things To See & Do

Poshina

Stunning hamlet with a rich culture
Located in the Sabarkantha area, Poshina is a hamlet around 29 kilometres from Ambaji. To learn about and take part in the everyday life of a native people, there's no better place than this hamlet. Darbargarh Poshina, formerly a palace, is now a historic residence famous for its unique combination of period furnishings and contemporary comforts. Additionally, it serves traditional food and welcomes customers into the kitchen to try their hand at making a dish.

2 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

Rajmahal Palace

Rajmahal Palace

Palace dating back to the 19th century
HH Bal Sinhji commissioned the construction of the Rajmahal Palace in the 19th century when it was still known as the Bal Vilas Palace. Set on 13 to 14 acres of park-like grounds with tennis courts, fountains, lily ponds and cricket pitches. An impressive pillared courtyard adorned with marble sculptures serves as the focal point.

3 to 4 hours

Suggested Time

Sharmishtha Talav

Sharmishtha Talav

Ancient technological structure
The Sharmishtha Talav, which was built during the Solanki era but is still in use today, is a fascinating example of a water retention system. This lake has been there for a long time, formed by the river Kapila which originates in the Aravalli Mountains.

2 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

Taranga Hills

Taranga Hills

Scenic tourist attraction
Twenty kilometres from Vadnagar, in the Aravalli range, you’ll find the Taranga Hills, which have deep ties to Buddhism due to their location as a refuge for Buddhist monks. This place dates back to the 12th century and is a perfect example of the care and preservation efforts made by the Solanki Rajputs.

3 to 4 hours

Suggested Time

Kirti Toran

Kirti Toran

Stunning walled town
Just north of the walled town is Kirti Toran, a pair of columns from the 12th century that supports an arch about 40 feet tall and made of red and yellow sandstone. On the road leading down from Arjun Bari, beside the bank of Sharmistha Talav, they stand tall and proud.

2 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

Kumbharia Jain Temples

Kumbharia Jain Temples

Revered temples for Jains
Five separate temples honouring Mahavir, Sambhavnath, Neminath, Parshwanath and Shantinath can be found among the Kumbharia Jain Temples, which were constructed by Vimal Shah in the 12th century. Vimal Shah, minister to the Chalukyan monarch Bhimdev I, constructed 360 Jain temples out of white marble, but today only five remain in their original form.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Dharoi Dam

Dharoi Dam

Technology in the lap of nature
Dharoi Dam, located in Dharoi village, Mehsana district, was constructed in 1978 and is a significant dam on the Sabarmati river.

2 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

Vadnagar

Vadnagar

Must-see site for Buddhists
Vadnagar, a city in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, is another must-see destination for vacationers visiting the state. Recent excavations in the Vadnagar region have uncovered a Buddhist monastery and artefacts dating back to the 2nd-7th centuries AD.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Mehsana

Winter Destination

  • NOV-FEB

    Peak Season

  • JUL-OCT

    Moderate Season

  • MAR-JUN

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with a dip in temperature at night
  • Things You'll Love:Religious spots, lakes and shopping complexes.

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