A trip to Ankleshwar Ankleshwar, the industrial town of Gujarat, is a popular place because of Sree Ankleshwar tirth. The town is well-developed and is one of the booming tourist spots of India. A weekend trip to this Gujarat's City of Oil will satisfy your mind of an explorer. Here is a brief description of the place which will help you to plan your forthcoming tour.
Ankleshwar is a city of Bharuch district of Gujarat. It is an industrial township of Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation. So, it is one of the well-developed city of the state. Apart from this industry, the city is the home of Sri Ankleshwar tirth pilgrimage which includes the four Jain temples. Ankleshwar is known as the Gujarat's 'City of Oil'. It is a
wonderful city for a holiday. There are many historical sites for sightseeing. The Golden Bridge is one of them. The bridge was built during the British Raj about 125 years ago. It was used to cross Narmada river for trade and administration and to reach Mumbai. Now, it connects Ankleshwar and Bharuch city which is about 13 km away from this industrial town. The place is also regarded as the biggest industrial zone of Asia and it has more than 1500 chemical plants. It is also a home to some of the leading companies of the country which includes Asian Paints, gharda chemicals, Godrej, Sandoz, Glaxo, etc. Being one of the major industrial towns as well as a devotional and tourist spot, there are enough hotels in Ankleshwar which offer a comfortable stay to its guests.
If not much, Ankleshwar has enough place to explore which will satisfy your mind of a traveller. The famous Ankleshwar temple ranks first on the itinerary. The 150 m statue of God Chintamani Parsvanath has a brown colour and attracts pilgrims from all over India. This assembly of famous Jain temples has enhanced the importance of the place. The Golden Bridge is a very strong bridge connecting the city to the other parts of the state. Rich quality of iron was used to build this bridge and it is also an attraction of the town. Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is about 100 km from the city and a must-visit place. Blessed with amazing bio-diversity, this wildlife sanctuary is home to animals like leopard, sloth bear, barking deer, etc. The Satpura range on the background of this wildlife sanctuary is a wonderful sight.
Vadodara is roughly 97 km away and it is the nearest airport from the city. Vadodara is well-connected via regular flights with other major cities of the country. Taxis and buses are available as soon as you reach the airport. Bharuch is the nearest railway station and it is well-linked by the Western Railways Division of India. You will get autorickshaws, taxis and cabs outside the railway station which will take you to your desired destinations.
It is always recommended to book rooms before you visit any tourist spots. Though the city is slowly and steadily growing as a tourist destination of India. Ankleshwar hotels are well-developed and provide all the modern amenities to its guests. Most of the hotels are located near the highway and station road, however, sightseeing is not a problem as the hotels also offer a car for exploring the city. The best time to visit the place is February, March and April.
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