Calling all chocolate and cheese lovers to Anand, in the Indian state of Gujarat! The city of Anand is also known as the milk capital of India and Anand means happiness - what better combination than happiness and chocolate. Once you are in Anand, embark on a cheese or chocolate tour and set free the kid inside you.
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1. Explore the history of the dairy industry at the Amul Dairy Museum
Posted by Aravind Vg on Saturday, 5 October 2013
The Amul Dairy Museum can be found at the Amul Dairy Factory in Anand, Gujarat. Inside the museum, you’ll find a photo gallery and also an auditorium. The photo gallery will show you glimpses of how Amul began. Walking around the Amul Cooperative Museum will take you through the history of one of the greatest institutions of India. You will need to email the Amul authorities to seek permission, before visiting.
Amul Dairy Museum
Address: Anand, Gujarat
Price: 5 USD
Opening Hours: 2pm - 4pm. Closed on public holidays.
Duration: Around 5 hours required.
Access: It can be accessed by bus and taxi from Anand Railway Station
Contact: +91 2692 256124
Email: amuldairy@amuldairy.com
2. Visit the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial
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Posted by Official: Patel on Sunday, 3 May 2015
The the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial is a memorial and museum dedicated to the great leader and ‘Iron Man of India’, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, at Moti Shahi Mahal in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad. A tribute to a renowned freedom fighter, the musuem is housed in the Raj Bhavan, which used to be a palace and it exhibits the work of Sardar, throughout his life. One of the highlights of the museum, the 3D light and laser show illustrates the history of Indian independence and covers the Vedic period, the Mughal era, the British Raj and finally, free India.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial
Address: Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Price: 10 USD
Opening Hours: 9am - 6pm. Closed on public holidays. Closed on Monday
Duration: Around 5 hours required.
Access: Public transport and private vehicles are available from Ahmedabad Railway Station or Airport
Contact: +91 79 2286 7027, +91 2692 223005
3. Visit The ISKCON Temple
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Posted by Jayadhvaja Das on Sunday, 17 February 2013
The ISKCON Temple is located in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, and is a big attraction for those visiting the city and a popular stop for tourists and pilgrims from all over India and abroad. It promotes the Vaishnava culture and Vedic learning and it is considered the home of Radha and the Hindu god, Krishna. Pilgrims and devotees say they feel a lot of tranquillity, beauty, and bliss, here.
ISKCON Temple
Address: Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand
Website: ISKCON Temple
4. See the Swaminarayan Temple
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Posted by PRAMUKHRAJ on Tuesday, 24 January 2017
This Hindu temple is famed for its six-storeyed building which draws huge crowds, throughout the year. With five separate shrines, each dedicated to their own idol, you can see the shrines of Harikrishna Maharaj and Narayan Lakshmi in the first and shrines dedicated to Shri Akshar Purushottam Maharaj, Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj and Brahmaswarup Bhagatji, Shastriji, Yogiji and Pramukh Swami Maharaj, in the other shrines, respectively. It is one of the most popular Hindu temples in India and people flock here, throughout the year, from all parts of India and abroad.
Swaminarayan Temple
Address: Goya Talav Mathiya Chora, Anand, Gujarat 388001, India
Website: Swaminarayan Temple
5. Learn the art of chocolate making at the Amul Chocolate Factory
The Amul Chocolate Factory in Anand, Gujarat, is a wonderful place for all chocolate lovers to see the process of chocolate making and this factory produces world class chocolate. A part of the Amul Dairy Factory, the building has a stunning interior design with crystal glass mosaics throughout the corridors. You will be fascinated by the large tanks of chocolate and the other pieces of massive equipment used to make the tasty treats. However, the most interesting thing will be the free samples you can take with you for yourself, your friends and family. You can visit the factory anytime but an appointment is needed.
Amul Chocolate Factory
Address: Anand, Gujarat
Email: amuldairy@amuldairy.com
Website: Amul Chocolate Factory
6. Get artsy at the Flo Art Gallery
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Posted by Subhash Parmar on Tuesday, 6 November 2012
A popular handicrafts gallery, you can also buy authentic Gujarati handicrafts, here. The Flo Art Gallery is one of the largest art galleries in India dedicated to terracotta artwork and it is an art lover’s paradise! Located in Vallabh Vidhyanagar, the exterior is as beautiful and unique as the art, inside. Once inside you will see sculptures sitting along a stream with lotus flowers and goldfish, lush palm trees, exquisite thatched huts, and an amazingly designed landscape. You will fee like you are in a spa or retreat.
Flo Art Gallery
Address: Mota Bazaar, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Anand, Gujarat 388120, India
Website: Flo Art Gallery
7. Visit The Hanumanji Temple
Posted by "Lambhavel" Worldwide Community on Friday, 17 February 2017
The Hanumanji Temple is a popular Hindu temple, located in Lambhvel, Anand and it attracts huge crowds from all over the country. Containing the idol of the Hindu deity Hanuman, people flock to the temple, especially on Saturdays to seek blessings, peace and tranquility. A huge festival takes place here during October or November known as Kali Chaudash, which makes this site even busier than usual.
Hanumanji Temple
Address: Purushottam Nagar, Nadiad-Anand Rd, Lambhvel, Gujarat 388315, India
Website: Hanumanji Temple
Become a child again in Anand!
Some people feel that our childhood days are the best memories of our life and most of us wish we could get transported to that time, again. What better way to do so than by visiting the Amul Chocolate Factory in Anand, where you can have a Willy Wonka-style tour of the factory and treat yourself to some gorgeous treats, as well! So, pack your bags and head off to Anand, Gujarat, where you can see ancient temples, learn about the dairy industry and much more.
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