Flights from Vidyanagar

  About Vidyanagar

Vallabh Vidyanagar is a recognised educational city in Gujarat. The city received its name from the first Home Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Their Sardar Patel University is famous for its thriving educational milestones. The city is nestled between Vadodara and Ahmedabad.

Best time to visit Vallabh Vidyanagar

As part of the state of Gujarat, Vallabh Vidyanagar also enjoys the same kind of subtropical weather like other cities. This means the weather during summers is sweltering. The months from April to June see the worst heat as the temperatures spike up to an unbearable extent. It becomes difficult to step out of the house because the heat is too much to handle. Unless you've lived in a tropical environment before or are born in it, dealing with such a hot climate would be a task. There are severe chances of dehydration and heat strokes too for people who are sensitive to the heat.

The winters, however, are pleasant and lovely. The temperatures see a favourable drop from the summer heat and make it easier to venture out of the house. Although the city does not have many places to see, strolling through the clean streets of Vidyanagar during winter would be an evening well spent. In fact, the months between October and December also see various festivals which add to the city's vibrant atmosphere. Since it is predominantly housed by students and scholars, they are comparatively more gung-ho about festivals and celebrations. From Navratri to Diwali to New Year's, the knowledge city sees a thriving atmosphere with young folks celebrating them all with utmost gusto. It would be an amazing time to visit the city. You can book a hotel room in Vidyanagar and explore the city that has been dedicated to education and promoting the same.

Monsoons are quite moderate in Vidyanagar. Due to the hot and humid climate, though, it is recommended to avoid visiting the city. There is a considerable drop in the accommodation price, making it ideal for a staycation. You can book a hotel in Vidyanagar during monsoon and find yourself enjoying the relatively soothing weather.

Places to visit in Vallabh Vidyanagar

Vallabh Vidyavihar is majorly crowded with educational institutions and research centres. Hence, you will find some specific institutions that cater to specific studies. The city actually has a research centre called the Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute (SPRERI). You can actually take a tour around this institute and be amazed by their work. The town also has a colony of rose-ringed parakeets which you can visit. In fact, the colony has more than 63,000 parakeets that have been taken care of perfectly well. The place is maintained and would be a good place that you can visit.

Not to mention, you should also check out the home of photographer Sunil Adesara. The photographer is recognised in the field for receiving tremendous accolades for his work. The photographer also received an award by UNESCO Japan for his picture in 1992. Not just that, over the years, he has also managed to carve quite a niche for his profile by hosting many exhibitions in the country. Even the WHO Geneva has acknowledged the photographer for his work 'life for all'. You can literally walk around the complex of Vallabh Vidyanagar and be amazed by their slew of institutes and their love streets.

Things to do in Vallabh Vidyanagar

Although the city doesn't really have a lot of things to do, you can always indulge in some of the fun fast food and eateries that are present in the area. You can actually visit the Vidyanagar Nature Club. It is also popularly called the Voluntary Nature Conservancy. The place was built by 1988 with special focus on environmental studies. They have further created an NGO within the premises too. The NGO is actually recognised popularly in the Anand district. The place protects trees and is known to be a pollution-free zone. The air around this place is so fresh and beautiful that you would be elated. As part of your rendezvous in the educational city, you can actually participate as a volunteer and engage in some of their activities. Vallabh Vidyanagar is also recognised to have over 80 species of diverse trees that have been planted on the roadside. This has put it on the maps of the state to be the highest number of trees in the state in a small area. You can actually plant a tree here as part of their movement too.

While you are here, you should definitely indulge in their food culture. With the city's educational complex reputation, the fast food and establishments are also quite diverse. You would get lost in the place with the range of food. From cafes to eateries to pocket-friendly joints, these food establishments will keep you busy during your trip to Vallabh Vidyavihar.

Food and Restaurants in Vallabh Vidyanagar

The fact that Vallabh Vidyanagar is an educational city gives it diversity in terms of food. You will find far too many thriving fast food joints and diverse Indian cuisine. You will find pizzas, pastas, burgers, etc., to satiate your millennial soul. Simultaneously, you will also find Punjabi, South Indian, Maharashtrian, Bengali and other such Indian cuisine, in case you were missing home. The best part about the food culture in Vallabh Vidyanagar is that it serves all kinds of meals for students. The city does cater to the students with many educational institutions. Hence, you can expect some cheap and affordable food establishments here. Vallabh Vidyavihar does have a good spread of Gujarati restaurants too. Since the city is in the state of Gujarat, you can expect some restaurants that prepare some of the finest Gujarati cuisines. As part of their fast food complexes, you should check out Dev's Foodway. The establishment also has takeaway options and serves near the joint too. Poptos and VVN Food Plaza are other important places where you can hang out and enjoy fast food. From chaat food to sandwiches, there are a plethora of food options that you will be able to find in these food joints. That also includes tasty momos and Chinese food such as fried rice, noodles and more.

Although Gujarat is predominantly a vegetarian city with a major crowd relishing veg food, there are some establishments who eat non-veg as well. You can actually find some of these joints here in Vidyanagar as well. Raju Omlet, located in Vidyanagar, is one such place where you will get a slew of interesting egg dishes. You will find omelettes, bhurji paos, boiled eggs, even egg biryanis. The establishment is actually pretty cool as it has many experimental versions of eggs that would be perfect for college students who want some quick dishes to devour before leaving for their lectures. Some more food establishments include Maa Fast Food, Mohini Corner Restaurant, Mahalaxmi Fast Food and Chinese Restaurant, Dilipbhai Ghughra Wala, to name a few are also amazing. While you are in the city, do not miss the famous Havmor Eatery. Havmor is actually one of the famous ice cream brands in Gujarat. Hence, it would be the perfect place to visit the parlour to round off the meal. You can actually eat to your heart's content and then finish your food expedition with some desserts. Do visit Havmor Eatery and try out their signature ice creams.

How to reach Vidyanagar (Transportation)

By Air

Flight connectivity to Vidyanagar is non-existent as the educational city does not have a dedicated airport. However, for people who want to travel to the town, the nearest airports are in Vadodara and Ahmedabad. In fact, for flight connectivity to Vidyanagar, you should opt for Vadodara as the city with its international airport has more flights flying in from various metro cities in India. The green airport has good connectivity that will benefit you, if Vidyanagar is your destination. In fact, Vadodara is your best bet to reach Vidyanagar by flight. There are airport shuttle services that you can opt for to reach the knowledge city after getting down at Vadodara airport.

By Rail

Vallabh Vidyanagar does not have a dedicated railway station as well. Travelling to the city means to go through several modes of transport. Just like how you will have to land in Vadodara to hire a rental and reach Vidyanagar, you'll have to do the same for trains as well. The closest domestic rail route connecting Vidyanagar to other cities is Anand Junction in the Anand district. From the railway station, there are transport services that will reach you to Vallabh Vidyanagar. Anand Junction is only 8 km away from the main city, making transport a tad bit easier.

By Road

The only ideal mode of transport to choose to travel to Vallabh Vidyanagar is via road. The domestic routes to Vidyanagar are perfectly connected via roads. Major cities within Gujarat such as Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, to name a few, have dedicated buses travelling to and from Vidyanagar. Inter-state buses are also available. However, once again, they do not enter the city as it doesn't fall in the route that they take. You will have to change your mode of transport depending on which bus you are travelling from and which route the bus has taken.