10 Best Weekend Places to Visit Near Ahmedabad by Taxi (2026)

Ahmedabad is perfectly situated in central Gujarat, serving as a gateway to heritage UNESCO monuments, lush wildlife reserves, hill stations, and royal palaces. Here are the 10 best road trip destinations near Ahmedabad accessible comfortably via private AC taxi:

1. Statue of Unity (Kevadia) — 200 km

The world's tallest statue (182m) is a must-visit 1-day or 2-day road trip from Ahmedabad via National Expressway 1. Don't miss the Viewing Gallery, Jungle Safari, and evening Laser Show.

2. Modhera Sun Temple & Rani Ki Vav (Patan) — 130 km

Visit the 11th-century Solanki dynasty Sun Temple at Modhera and the UNESCO World Heritage underground stepwell (Rani Ki Vav) at Patan in a single day heritage cab tour.

3. Mount Abu (Rajasthan) — 225 km

The only hill station in Rajasthan! Nestled in the Aravalli range, Mount Abu is ideal for a 2-day weekend getaway covering Nakki Lake, Dilwara Jain Temples, and Sunset Point.

4. Polo Forest (Sabarkantha) — 150 km

A lush green sanctuary filled with ancient 15th-century temple ruins, rivers, and trekking trails. Perfect for monsoon and winter eco-picnics.

5. Vadodara & Laxmi Vilas Palace — 110 km

A fast 2-hour drive via NE1 expressway allows you to explore the majestic Laxmi Vilas Palace (4 times larger than Buckingham Palace) and Kamati Baug.