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GODHRA

Gujarat, INDIA

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About Godhra

Godhra is a town and originally the name came from gou which means cow and dhara which has two meanings: one in Sanskrit which means hold or land and the other in Hindi which means flow. So, identically it means The Land of the Cow, a municipality in Panchmahal district in Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Panchmahal district. Godhra is also one of the religious places in the India which has four temples for Vaishnav Sampraday. There are two main seats of are of Lord Gokulnathji, and one each for Lord Gusaiji and Lord Mahaprabhuji. Godhra is the only city in India that has all three seats of the Mahaprabhuji, Gusianji and Gokulnathji. Godhra also has three beautiful Jain temples. Panch Mahal means "Five Palaces" from the district namely Baria, Jambughoda, Lunawada, Santrampur and Champaner. Famous food of the people of Godhra is Maize Bread, Makai No Rotlo. Champaner, a UNESCO World Heritage site is located in this district. Pavagarh hosts a temple of Kalika Mata, whose holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims throughout the year.

 


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Hot Water Spring
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Adventure

Hot Water Spring

Godhra is known for the natural hot water spring that contains sulphur which is said to have medicinal value. This is lo…

Godhra is known for the natural hot water spring that contains sulphur which is said to have medicinal value. This is located in Tuwa and many people visit this place for taking bath in the hot water. Saint Sharbang and Lord Ramchandrari are believed to have stayed in an ashram located near the place.
 

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Kanelav Talav
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City Attraction

Kanelav Talav

It is a nice pond set in a scenic setting, has offered refuge to generations of Godhra residents. It has beautiful scene…

It is a nice pond set in a scenic setting, has offered refuge to generations of Godhra residents. It has beautiful scenery and a check dam. Rotary Club Godhra has developed, with the help of local institutes and organizations, beautiful infrastructure at Kanelav, popularly known as Kanelav Picnic Point.
 

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Brick Tomb
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Brick Tomb

These brick tombs are the only tombs in Gujarat made of bricks. They have a central dome and a dome at each of the four …

These brick tombs are the only tombs in Gujarat made of bricks. They have a central dome and a dome at each of the four corners. The entrances are beautifully arched with bricks at each side of the monument.
 

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Helical Stepwell
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City Attraction

Helical Stepwell

This scary looking step well is located at Champaner in Gujarat. It was built during the 16th century and is 1.2 mts dee…

This scary looking step well is located at Champaner in Gujarat. It was built during the 16th century and is 1.2 mts deep. The step well is built differently from the other step wells of Gujarat with a staircase that spirals down along the wall of the well.
 

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Jama Masjid
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Religious

Jama Masjid

The Jama Masjid is one of the most visited mosques of Champaner. It is adorned by two proud minarets of 30 mts each. The…

The Jama Masjid is one of the most visited mosques of Champaner. It is adorned by two proud minarets of 30 mts each. The detailed carvings and beautifully worked pillars make this place a lovely sight.
 

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Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary
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Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary

Jambughoda Wldlife Sanctuary is one place that shouldn't be missed. It is a mere 20 kms away from Champaner and has a ri…

Jambughoda Wldlife Sanctuary is one place that shouldn't be missed. It is a mere 20 kms away from Champaner and has a rich variety of wildlife and greenery to offer. The sanctuary has huge number of trees in teak, mahuda, bamboo among the rest. Many rare species of wildlife like barking deer, nilgai, chausingha, sloth bear, etc. are also found here. The beautiful valleys which were once home to many tribes now make a lovely site for hiking and camping.
 

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Transportation Facilities in Godhra

By Air - The nearest airport to Godhra is Vadodara Airport, Vadodara which is 63 kms away from Godhra city centre.

By Train - The nearest railway station to Godhra is Godhra Railway Station which is 4 kms away from Godhra city centre.

By Road - One can conveniently get in Panchmahal by road as it is well connected to National Highway 8 which connects all the major cities of India like, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar etc. So, one can easily get in here via hired taxi or personal car.

Local Transport- The best way to explore the beauty of this place is to travel by foot, though the option of hiring horses is also available. It is a gigantic place but the locales are so splendid that tourists certainly wouldn't mind treading a few miles for sure.
 

Famous & Traditional Food in Godhra

1 - THAKKAR KHAMAN HOUSE, LOCATED AT SONIWADA, SHERA - (FAMOUS FOR DHOKLA, JALEBI ,SAMOSA)



2 - BHAVNAGARI, LOCATED AT PRABHA ROAD, BESIDE PANCHMAHAL TILES FACTORY - (FAMOUS FOR FARSAN IS A SNACK MADE FROM POTATOES AND GRAM FLOUR)



3 - SHANKAR, LOCATED AT GARDEN ROAD, KACHIAWAD, SONIWADA, SHERA - (FAMOUS FOR PAV BHAJI)



4 - SHREE KRISHNA SWEETS, LOCATED AT OPPOSITE POLICE HEADQUARTER, LALBAGH TEKRI - (FAMOUS FOR KACHORI)


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