Anand Travel Information

Anand is situated 35 Kms. from Vadodara which has Asia's largest milk cooperative--the Amul dairy. The Anand milk co-operative (Amul), produces more than one million tonnes of milk every day. Seventy percent of the milk produced here is sent to various neighbouring cities and nearby states.

Milk prroducts like butter, cheese, baby food, chocolates and milk-based drinks like Nutramul and cattle feed are also produced in this most modern complex. Amul is one of the most successful examples of a co-operative venture's in the country, a venture which has transformed the life of farmers in this region. It is well worth a visit.

Places of Interest :
Dakor: It is situated about 94 Kms. from both Vadodara and Ahmedabad. Dakor is a temple town sacred to Lord Krishna. His image, said to be the original from Dwarka, was brought here by a devotee and installed in the temple of Ranchodrai.

Champaner: It is situated 47 Kms. from Vadodara. The town of Champaner was subjugated by Sultan Mehmud Begara in 1484 and made it his new capital. Champaner lies at the foot of Pavagadh Fort. The ruins of its mosques and palaces reflected in the lake are some of the most picturesque ones in India.

Pavagadh Fort: The hill of Pavagadh rises from Champaner in three stages. The plateau at an altitude of 1471 ft. is known as the Machi Haveli. Pavagadh is 49 Kms. from Vadodara, and is also known as the birthplace of Gujarats famous musician, Baiju, who preceded Tansen.

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