The monsoon season presents the perfect opportunity to plan weekend getaways with Ahmedabad tour packages. It’s a great way to enjoy the Indian monsoon by packing your bags for a new destination.

Ahmedabad lies near many monsoon destinations, which offers the luxury of picking an existing destination—a hill station, historical site, and more—with options for short drives and long journeys. 

Top 12 Monsoon Places to Visit from Ahmedabad 

Here are the places to visit from Ahmedabad for Monsoon 2024:

Saputara

Saputara is a famous hill station in the Dang district on the Sahyadri mountain range. It is about 400 km from Ahmedabad and 875 m above sea level.

You can visit Sunset Point, Step Garden, Lake Garden, and Pushpak Ropeway. Saputara is the perfect place for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. 

Daman, Diu, and Silvassa 

Daman and Diu are union territories in the west of India. They are two separate areas divided by the Arabian Sea and 650 km from each other. Daman and Diu are 364 km and  332 km from Ahmedabad, with many beaches, churches, historical Portuguese monuments, and more. 

Silvassa is the administrative headquarters of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and has a Portuguese heritage. It is 378 km from Ahmedabad. Some places to visit are Lion Safari Wildlife Park, Hirwa Van Garden, and the Tribal Cultural Museum.

Jambughoda

Jambughoda is a village in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat, 176 km from Ahmedabad. It is considered a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

It has many forest trails, waterfalls, abundant wildlife, temples, and monuments. You can visit The Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and observe the animals. 

Statue of Unity 

The highest monument in the world was erected in honor of freedom fighter and "Iron Man of India," Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 

It is located near Kevadia, facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam. It is about 198 km from Ahmedabad. You can plan a day trip to witness the 182m statue, the Light and Sound show in the evening, the Valley of Flowers, and more. 

Polo Forest 

The Polo Forest is a scenic place to enjoy the monsoons with Ahmedabad tour packages. It is located in Sabarkantha, about 160 km from Ahmedabad, and spread across 400 sq. km. 

You can visit the ruins of many Jain and Hindu temples, such as Polo Jain Temple, Sharaneshwar Shiva Temple, Surya Mandir, and Lakhena Temple.

Mount Girnar — Junagadh 

Mount Girnar is a hill in Junagadh, an important pilgrimage site with many Hindu and Jain temples. It is located about 364 km from Ahmedabad. 

It is a must-visit place during the monsoon. You can visit the Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uparkot Fort, Bhavnath Mahadev Temple, and Mahabat Maqbara Palace.

Sasan Gir

Sasan Gir, also known as the Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, is a wildlife sanctuary, forest, and national park about 403 km from Ahmedabad. 

The Asian Lion is found in Gir National Park. This is the only location outside of Africa where you can see a lion in its native environment. 

It is a must-visit place in the Ahmedabad local tour packages.

Dwarka

Dwarka is an ancient city and a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site associated with Lord Krishna. It is located at the tip of the Saurashtra peninsula, about 445 km from Ahmedabad. 

The Dwarkadhish Temple and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga are prominent Hindu places of worship. You can also visit the many other temples in the city and a few beaches.

Mount Abu

Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan and the state’s summer capital. It is about 175 km from Ahmedabad and a 5-hour drive for the perfect weekend getaway. 

It is located in the highest peaks of the Aravalli range. You can visit the Dilwara Jain temples, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Nakki Lake, and Achalgarh Fort.  

Udaipur 

Udaipur, known as the ‘City of Lakes’, is a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan. It is about 265 km, a 4—to 5-hour drive from Ahmedabad. 

You can plan weekend getaways from Ahmedabad to explore its forts, palaces, and lakes — the City Palace, Lake Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Moti Magri, Lake Pichola, and more.

Kumbhalgarh

Kumbhalgarh is a historical town in the western range of Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan with a prominent fort. It is 351 km from Ahmedabad. 

The Kumbhalgarh Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the second-longest wall in the world. You can visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort Tour, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. 

Jawai

Jawai is located in the Pali district in Rajasthan, about 254 km from Ahmedabad. The place is popularly known as Jawai Bandh due to the nearby dam on the Jawai River. 

You can experience a jeep safari to see the Jawai leopards, one of the area's biggest attractions. It is the perfect destination for wildlife enthusiasts who want to spot leopards. 

Conclusion 

These are the top weekend getaways that will make your weekend memorable. They are perfect for short trips and longer getaways from Ahmedabad to experience and enjoy the monsoons. 

The places are close to Ahmedabad and are known for being some of the best destinations to travel to experience the beauty of the monsoons.