Anand, India: Milk Capital of India
Anand, India is located in the Gujarat state of India. The Head Office of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd is established here, making it the Milk Capital of India. Vadodara Airport, 39 kilometers away from Anand, is the closest domestic airport, while Ahmedabad Airport, 83 kilometers away, is the nearest international airport from Anand. Both these airports are connected to the major cities in India, so finding flights to and from Anand is not a problem.
Best Time to Visit
Summer months from April to September are hot, it’s much better to visit Anand, during the winter months from October to May, where the weather is much cooler. Also the well-known festival of Navratri, happens during October. This nine day long Hindu Festival is celebrated with dancing and singing in different parts of India.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Many beautiful architectural structures can be found in Anand, the best examples are the temples BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Swaminarayan Mandir. Home also to some of best Engineering Institutions in India like the Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya G. H. Patel College of Engineering and Technology and Sardar Patel University.
Hotels Hampton by Hilton Vadodara-Alkapuri and Boulevard 9 Luxury Resort & Spa, both with a modernized vibe, are near train stations, making it an ideal place to stay, so that going to and from different tourist destinations will be a breeze. But if you prefer a luxurious place to stay amidst a lush green garden, Madhubhan Resort & Spa will be perfect.