Weekend Getaways from Ahmedabad on a Budget

People in Ahmedabad – rejoice! A quick weekend getaway from your city will not make you worry about unsettling your monthly budget! There are plenty of places around 4- 7 hours from the city, or less, where you can escape for a simple quiet weekend getaway, or an adventurous mini-holiday.

Here are 5 weekend getaways from Ahmedabad where you can go on a budget:

1. Saputara

A quaint hill station near Surat, Saputara is a wonderful escape from the urban life at Ahmedabad. You can go boating the beautiful Saputara Lake, experience living like the local tribals at Artist Village, get a panoramic view of Saputara from Sunset Point, take a short excursion to Gira falls and more! 

Distance from Ahmedabad: 400 kms

2. Daman and Diu

Daman and Diu are invariably mentioned in the same breath. Administratively, they constitute a Union Territory; geographically though, they are two distinct coastal enclaves separated by about 750 km. Daman is located in the Gulf of Khambat (Cambay), while Diu is a miniscule island off Gujarat’s Kathiawad coast. Relatively unexplored attractions and loads of unpretentious charm make Daman and Diu two happy getaways. From Ahmedabad, head to either of the destinations, and enjoy the beach charms of Goa at a much closer destination, and much more economical 

Distance from Ahmedabad: 353 kms

3. Gir

Gujarat is known for its wildlife and rich natural reserves and Gir National Park embodies this love for wildlife. With 2,375 species of distinct mammals, birds and other forms of wildlife, head to this weekend getaway from Ahmedabad to say hello to the majestic asiatic lion. A great destination to go with your loved ones, Gir will also not be hard on the pocket due to its reasonable staying options and earthy nature.

Distance from Ahmedabad: 347 kms

4. Kutch

A popular destination of late because of the Rann of Kutch, take a short weekend getaway in the winter months in this uniquely rich cultural extravaganza. Rann of Kutch will give you a luxurious experience, of Gujarati culture, adventure sports, and more, on a budget! Read more about this unique experience here.

Distance from Ahmedabad: 402 kms​

5. Mandvi

​A quaint beach destination for a quick holiday from Ahmedabad, Mandvi is an untouched pristine beach-side hamlet, where you can head for a tranquil weekend. Not busy like the popular beach towns in India, this is the perfect hide away for a stress-free retreat, on a budget. Take a camel ride of the beach, swim in the clear waters and get to know about the local Gujarati handicrafts at this petite sea-side town.There are plenty of beach stay options at reasonable prices!

Distance from Ahmedabad: 382 kms

So, people in Ahmedabad, take a break from your busy lives, and make your way to these quick weekend getaways destinations, without worrying about leaves or budget! Enjoy your weekend!