India /Gujarat /Banaskantha /Ambaji
Mangalya Van is located on top of a Kailash Hill, which is at a distance of 1.5 kms from Ambaji. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Mangalm Van as its name suggests provide pleasure, tranquility and solace to the visitors. This van is settled on high of small hill referred to as Kailash tekri on Khedbrahma Highway, North Gujarat. Mangalm Van is exclusive garden and also referred to as ‘Om Vatika’. One must climb steps to achieve Kailash tekri and Mangalya Van to witness many water bodies and charming views of this place. Mangalam Van has distinct USP ‘Astrological garden’ (Rashi Van) within the garden of plants, that astrologers say have the same result as stones on one’s life. Tourists pick plants according to their zodiac sign so plants can be grown in their home backyards. Ambaji Town is one amongst the most important religious destinations of Gujarat. Mangalam Van, in close vicinity of the Ambaji Temple, is visited by about 800 to 900 tourists daily. the beauty of van is in its flower plants, bio diversities and natural water bodies. Rashi Van is that the major attraction among the tourists who regularly enquire about the effects of plants on sun signs and want to take back home saplings that favor their zodiac sign. Shastri Radhaswami and others feel that certain green vegetables have the same influence on the human beings as any precious stone.
HistoryEdit
The van was developed by the forest department five years ago and now has become a huge attraction mainly due to ‘Rashi Van’ spread over18M.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to May.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 to 3 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are also available here from railway sation and airport to reach this site. Ambaji is located at a distance of roughly sixty five kilometres from Palanpur, forty two km from Shri Amirgadh, forty five kilometres from Mount Abu and fifty km from Kadiyadra close to the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Bus : Gujarat state buses are run on a frequent basis from the nearest cities and towns to Ambaji. The city is well connected with Ahmedabad, Mt. Abu, Delhi, Palanpur and Himmat Nagar through these buses and cabs.
Train : Nearest Railway station to Ambaji is Mount Abu, which is situated at a distance of 32 kms from Ambaji. The railhead is well linked with almost all the important cities of the country. Taxis and other vehicles are available from here to reach Ambaji and charges are quite low.
Air : Nearest airport to Ambaji is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad is located 180 km. from Ambaji. The airport connects the town with all the major cities and towns of the world. taxies is available from the airport to reach Ambaji.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera and plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101