MAHUDI

MAHUDI

Location : Modhera, Gujarat. Dedicated To: Vir Ghantakarna. Famous As: Jain Pilgrimage. Situated on the bank of the river Sabarmati, Mahudi is a centre of pilgrimage for the Jains and Khadayata Banias. The Jain temple is dedicated to Vir Ghantakarna. Jain Muni Buddhisagarji had observed a long period of penance here and had inspired the construction of the new temple. The Sun temple of Kotyark attracts the Khadayata community. The mother and child idol of this temple dates back to Gupta period. Devotees offer 'Sukhadi' (assorted varieties of food) to the reigning deity. Tradition forbids the devotees from taking this 'Sukhadi' out of the temple complex.

Tours to Zainabad

You must visit the beautiful city of Zainabad. It is situated around 50 kms from Modhera and 95 kms from Ahmedabad. It is a very small yet picturesque town sitting on the fringes of the Little Rann of Kutch. On a tour to Zainabad you will come across different and interesting sightseeing spots. However the one that has brought it immense fame is the Wild Ass Sanctuary. You must come to this sanctuary first. In this sanctuary you will catch the glimpses of exotic wildlife and bird population. To your delight, the sight of the rare Asiatic Wild Ass and the endangered Hubara Bustard will make your day. On Zainabad tour you will also be able to spot the Nilgai (Blue Bull), Chinkara, Black Buck, Jungle and Desert Cats. In fact the fascinating sight of the avian population comprising of the migratory birds such as Flamingos, Cranes, Waterfowl, Waders, Raptors Sand grouse will prove to be a very exciting experience. It can be said that a trip to the wildlife sanctuary of this region will be highly enriching as you can spot more than 300 species of birds which are not only exotic but rare to find too.

Known for refined cultural heritage and considered to be the ideal base to discover the charisma of the Little Rann of Kutch, Zainabad is all about fun and excitement. You will also vouch for the same after taking a tour to Zainabad. Apart from enjoying the sights of the exotic wildlife you can also take part in several activities. You can opt for camel and jeep safaris. Or to experience thrilling fun you can take time out for bird watching. This apart you will also love to capture the panoramic views of the sunrise and sunset at Rann of Kutch on a travel to Zainabad. These sights are truly spectacular and absolutely mesmerizing to behold. Embarking on tour to Zainabad is very easy and convenient for it has very strong air, rail and road connectivity. If you want to come here by air then Ahmedabad is the nearest and easily accessible airport located 95 km away. You can also take a rail route to this town. The nearest railhead is Viramgam on 45 km distance. It receives regular trains from Rajkot and other big towns and cities of Gujarat. Or else, by road you can arrive here availing the Gujarat State Road Transport bus services.