It is situated 35kms, from Vadodara. One of the most successful examples of a cooperative venture in the country. The Anand milk cooperative has transformed the life of farmers in this region. It is well worth a visit.

Places to Visit

Dakor
Located 94 kms. from the city of Ahmedabad is the sacred place of Dakor known for Lord Krishna. It is said that the idol of the Lord said to be the original from Dwarka, was brought here by a devotee and installed in the temple of Ranchodrai. .

Champaner
The historical town of Champaner is situated 47 Kms. from Vadodara. Champaner lies at the foot of Pavagadh Fort. It was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the founder of Hindu rule in Gujarat in 8th century AD. He named it after the name of his friend Champa. It is an excellent masterpiece representing Indo-Sarcenic architecture. The town of Champaner was subjugated by Sultan Mehmud Begara in 1484 and made it his new capital. The ruins of its mosques and palaces reflected in the lake are some of the most picturesque in India.

Pavgadh Fort
The hill of Pavagadh rises from Champaner in three stages. The plateau at an altitude of 1471 ft. is known as the Machi Haveli. Pavagadh is 49 kms. from Vadodara and is also known as the birth place of Gujarat's famous musician, Baiju, who preceded Tansen.

Bharuch
It is situated 70 Kms from Vadodara. Ancient town with a 2000 year history. On a hilltop is a fort which overlooks the river Narmada.

Dhumkal
This is the Sloth Bear sanctuary which also houses the tiger and leopard.

How to get there ?

Air
Various Domestic airlines connecting Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay), Daman, Pune.

Rail
Vadodara is on the Western Railways, Mumbai (Bombay), Delhi and Mumbai (Bombay), Ahmedabad line.

Road
State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect various centres of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan. Vadodara is 112 Kms. from Ahmedabad and 420 Kms. from Mumbai (Bombay).