Named after the famous West Banas River, running between Aravalli mountain range and Mount Abu, the district of Banaskantha is located in Northeastern part of Gujurat. This third biggest district of Gujarat is surrounded by the state of Rajasthan in its north and is famous for the diamond industry, which is mainly based in its major city Palanpur. Banaskantha is has also earned a name for being the largest seat for co-operative firm biggest dairy known as Banas Dairy. Large deposits of copper and quarries have also made this place very famous.
Banaskantha is a well-known tourist destination of Gujarat and draws huge crowd. Some of the important places of tourist interest include Ambaji Temple, Balaram Temple, Sri Desa Teerth, Dhantiwada, a perfect place for watching birds, Gabbar Hills a principal pilgrimage site and many more.
Banaskantha has a number of hotels, which give an ideal opportunity to the tourist for exploring the city. The hotels in Banaskantha include heritage hotels and budget hotels.
Banaskantha has a number of hotels, which give an ideal opportunity to the tourist for exploring the city. The hotels in Banaskantha include heritage hotels and budget hotels.
Heritage Hotels in Banaskantha
- Balaram Palace Resort
Located in Village Chitrasani, Balaram Palace Resort is a popular heritage hotel of Banaskantha. There are 17 rooms in this palace which are beautifully furnished to cater to the needs of the guests. Guests can select from Gold and Platinum rooms and Nawabi suite. Attached washroom, telephone, beautiful furniture, fireplace are some of the important room facilities of the hotel. The air-conditioned multi-cuisine restaurant serves popular dishes of Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. Cloak room, conference hall, health club, swimming pool, facilities for horse riding, terrace banquets are the principal services and facilities provided in this palace resort. - Bhavani Villa
Bhavani Hotel is located in Bhavangadh in Banaskantha district of Banaskantha. This heritage hotel of Banaskantha is housed in the house of Maharanan Mahipendra Singh. There are five rooms in this hotel which have attached balconies. The affordable rooms are fully furnished and provide the utmost comfort to the guests. The restaurant of the Villa serves delicious dishes of various cuisines. The hotel offers safari, free parking to the guests.
Budget Hotels in Banaskantha
- Hotel Akashganga
This budget hotel of Banaskantha is located in Ambaji, near the bus stand. The rooms cater to the necessities of the guests. All the rooms have attached bathrooms and have supply of hot water. The restaurant of Akashganga serves mouthwatering delicacies to the guests.