Ahmedabad to Shree Kashtabhajan Dev, Sarangpur – One‑Day Pilgrimage

Day 1: Departure & Pilgrimage

Morning: Depart Ahmedabad by 7:00 AM and drive south on Gujarat State Highway 8 toward Sarangpur (≈ 2.5 hours). Enjoy the sunrise over the Sabarmati plains and stop briefly at Mahesana Junction for refreshments.

Afternoon: Arrive at Shree Kashtabhajan Dev Temple around 12:30 PM for darshan and the special midday aarti. After the rituals, savor a traditional Gujarati thali at a nearby dhaba, sampling local specialties such as dhokla and jalebi.

Evening: Take a leisurely stroll around the serene Sarangpur Lake before heading back to Ahmedabad. Expect to leave the temple precinct by 5:30 PM, reaching the city by 8:00 PM, where you can unwind with a light dinner.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Travel (Ahmedabad ↔ Sarangpur round trip) – 5 hours total – Rs 800 (fuel & tolls)
• Parking at the Temple – 2 hours – Rs 30
• Temple Darshan & Aarti – 1.5 hours – Free (optional donation Rs 100)
• Gujarati Thali Lunch – 1 hour – Rs 250 per person
• Snacks & Beverages – 0.5 hour – Rs 100 per person
• Total Estimated Cost – Rs 1,480

Tips

To extend the trip, consider spending a night in Sarangpur and visiting the nearby Brahma Sarovar or the Sarangpur Wildlife Sanctuary the following morning. If you need to shorten the itinerary, you can depart later (around 9 AM) and pack a lunch to skip the restaurant stop, reducing travel time and costs.