The Anand milk co-operative has transformed the lives of
over 60,000 families in the area. Anand is said to have
been established by a 'Gosai' (cowherd) named 'Anandgar'
during the 9th century.
The Kheda district co-operative Milk Producers' Union,
the most unique co-operative unit of its kind, was established
in 1946 AD. Today it covers an estimated area of 2,000 square
miles.
Prime Attractions
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
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 feet is known as the
Machi Haveli. Pavagadh is 49 kms from Vadodara, and is also
known as the birthplace of Gujarat's famous musician, Baiju,
who preceded Tansen.
Bharuch:
It is situated 70 kms from Vadodara. It's an ancient town
with a 2000-year old history. On a hilltop is a fort, which
over looks the river Narmada.
Dhumakal:
Sloth Bear sanctuary, which also houses the tiger and leopard.
How to Get There:
Air:
Various domestic airlines connecting Ahmedabad , Delhi
, Mumbai, Daman, Pune.
Rail:
Vadodara is on the Western Railways, Mumbai, Delhi and
Ahmedabad line.
Road:
State transport buses and private luxury coaches connects
various centres of Gujarat, Maharashtra , Delhi and Rajasthan
. Vadodara is 112 kms from Ahmedabad and 420 kms from Bombay.
