Ahmedabad being the seventh largest city in India and the biggest in Gujarat is a major base of occupation, business and trade for industrial and financial growth of the state. Being vague from the close by city's wealth of picnic spots and resorts, Amdavadis complaint about finding no close by picnic spot and resort to spend the weekend with loved ones in complete harmony and have a god time. 
However, if have listed some of the best getaways from Ahmedabad, you can surely plan for your upcoming weekend vacation. 
 

The easiest way to reach Gandhinagar from Ahmedabad is via a taxi. Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, is situated at a distance of around 23 km from Ahmedabad on the western bank of Sabarmati River. Gandhinagar, one of India's urban communities include Akshardham Temple, one of the country's most beautiful temples. Other tourist attractions here include an enchanting Children's Park and extraordinarily built stepwell, Adalaj Stepwell. 
Distance from Ahmadabad: 23 km

Polo forest is one of the most popular weekend getaway close to Ahmedabad where the government of Gujarat coordinates Polo utsav consistently. Popped between purified hills on the east and west, polo forest holds the tales from past. It sounds sickening but there are ancient temples, a few actually doing their pujas somewhere inside this thick jungle. This forest itself is one big temple and the actual trees are the gods. It is one of the best weekend getaways from Ahmedabad.
Distance from Ahmadabad: 156 km

Built in 1498, it is one of the many step wells built in India to give admittance to groundwater. Adalaj Stepwell is a sublime construction fabricated splendidly to check water emergency in and around Adalaj Village. One can arrive at Gandhinagar from Ahmedabad via car or by bus and afterward proceed onwards to Adalaj Stepwell by a taxi or hired vehicle. The stepwell is situated 3 to 4 kilometers toward the south-west of Gandhinagar.
Distance from Ahmedabad: Around 19 Km

Zanzari waterfalls is situated on Vatrak River with a progression of fountains. The diverse fall is around 25 feet high with various rocks, stones and basins. The water flows in a single flow and split in seconds, after the monsoons the current is very high. It is at that time the sound of water sprinkling down the falls can be heard from a long way away. In summer, the stream is consolidated to a creek and there are spots to sit down and value the landscape. Visit the Zanzari falls from September to February. But while getting a charge out of at Zanzari falls.
Distance from Ahmedabad: Around 74 Km

The best way to reach at the Statue of Unity from Ahmedabad is to take a private taxi which can take 4 hours one-way. Statue of Unity is a memorial to The Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The sculpture has been raised to engender Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's vision of India and to move the Citizens of India through his patriotism and freedom struggle. The Bronze statue of the father of the Republic of India stands 182 meters tall, the 'Tallest statue in the World'. It is one of the must-visit best weekend getaways from Ahmedabad.
Distance from Ahmedabad: Around 197 Km

Lothal is an archeological site which is having a historical center divided into three galleries. The front gallery depicts a craftsman's imagination Harappan town of Lothal. The gallery at left side showcases terracotta ornaments, beads, imitations of seal and sealing, shell and ivory objects, copper and bronze objects, tools and earthenwares yielded from unearthing. The gallery at right shows objects animal and human figurines, objects, weights, painted potteries recuperated from entombments and ritual objects, little potteries, bricks. It is shut on Fridays.
Distance from Ahmedabad: Around 76 Km

The cool beaches, vegetation, grand natural beauty and in particular, simple accessibility of affordable alcohol makes Daman a famous location for young people and, surprisingly, as an escape for those in Gujarat. Families pick Daman as an end of the week escape from Ahmedabad when they are hoping to go out to the shoreline with kids. One can either drive or hire a private taxi to Daman from Ahmedabad. Taking a train to the station in Vapi is an easier way for getting to Daman, as the station is 10 km from Daman.
Distance from Ahmedabad: 365 km

It’s an island that looks like the shape of a tortoise; Kutch is the princely state of India. Kutch is one of the most beautiful, yet dreamlike spots in India with the huge breadths of the white salt desert. The spot shows signs of life during the winters when the Rann Festival is held during December-February wherever in which there are gigantic camp settlements with cultural programs, functions and adventure activities like hot air ballooning. To reach at Kutch from Ahmedabad, one should initially take a train to Bhuj, and afterward proceed onwards by road. Flights can be taken to Bhuj but they are not cheap.
Distance from Ahmedabad: 404 km

With various temples, small streets, and traditional handicrafts, Bhuj is one of the remarkable historical sites in India. It is a district in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Bhuj is known as a desert city, with a history going back to kingdoms and empires, palaces from the standard of the Naga chiefs, the Jadeja Rajputs, the Gujarat Sultans and the British Raj. The city was left in a condition of pulverization after the 2001 quake and is still in the recuperation stage. Bhuj can be reached from Ahmedabad by flight, train or via vehicle. Taking the train is the savvy choice. Do visit this one of the best weekend getaways from Ahmedabad.
Distance from Ahmedabad: 334 km

With the hills of the Western Ghats aside and being lavish with plant life, Silvassa is an optimal vacationer escape. Its Portuguese heritage puts it on the map among the history lovers too. The city is known for its colorful resorts and industries as well. Like other Union Territories, the minimal expense of liquor here makes it famous among party-attendees and the young overall. One can take a flight to Sahar Airport from Ahmedabad and afterward take a cab to Silvassa.
Distance from Ahmedabad: 378 km

Your trip to Gujarat is completed only after your visit to the Gir National Park. Rambling over a gigantic spread of 1412 square km of thick woods, it is the common house of the lion, the main spot after Africa where you get the chance to experience the wildcats in their typical residing space. Take in the experience of everything from the 250 kinds of twittering birds shooting out of the thick shade of trees above, to the crocodiles in the swamp waters. Gir National Park is furthermore a superb spot to wander around for trekking in the wild with a fantastic trekking area. Going on a jeep safari over here is one of the fun activities to do.
Distance from Ahmedabad: 330 km

Dwarka was a part of the ancient kingdom of Krishna and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is situated in Dwarka. Situated on the western tip of the Saurashtra landmass in Gujarat, Dwarka is an ancient city of India. It partakes in a wonderful strict importance and draws in thousands of pilgrims throughout the entire year. The beachside and the beaches are an additional vacation destination.
Distance from Ahmedabad: 445 km

Somnath, literally meaning 'lord of the moon' is a pilgrim centre and is home to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Somnath can be reached from Ahmedabad by bus directly. Its profound climate is ornamented by the enormous number of temples nearby. Somnath offers beaches, museums and different attractions. While the Somnath temple and Somnath beach are the essential spots to visit here, Gita Mandir, Kamnath Mahadev Temple, Balukha Tirtha, Somnath Museum are other different spots that one can visit. Time to be spiritual; do visit this best weekend getaway from Ahmedabad.
Distance from Ahmedabad: 415 km

The ancient port city with a huge event in its history is a tourist destination which unassumingly offers a number of attractions. Porbandar, most popular as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, is a beautiful beach town with some temples and dams and is presently a well known trading hub. Aside from the haveli where Gandhiji was born which has now been changed over into a temple, there are a couple of more temples, reservoirs, dams, tranquil beaches and wildlife spots to add to your involvement with Porbandar.
Distance from Ahmedabad: 398 km

Vadodara or Baroda is a cosmopolitan city located in Gujarat. Home to probably the most commendable shows of architecture, Vadodara is a fitting memorial to Maratha leader Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III who had imagined a fantasy to make this Big City an educational, industrial and commercial centre.
Distance from Ahmedabad: 114 km

Eklingji Temple is one of the most popular temples of Rajasthan and is 22 km toward the north of Udaipur. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and its splendid architectural design drives a few sightseers here each year. This double story temple looks radiant with its pyramidal style of rooftop and exceptionally cut tower. The external walls of the temple are extended with steps that lower contacting the quiet waters.
Distance from Ahmedabad: 282 km

Diu takes up most pervasiveness given the plentiful number of coastlines along Gujarat's southern float, for instance, the Nagoa beach, brings fundamentally more to the table also. The Diu Fort is an engraving of the Portuguese style, its design makes up a pervasive vacation destination. Chance to escape, best weekend getaway from Ahmedabad!
Distance from Ahmedabad: 440 km

Udaipur, otherwise called the City of Lakes, is the crown gem of the state of Rajasthan. The most ideal way to arrive at Udaipur from Ahmedabad is to take bus. Going by road is the main direct mode of transport.
This 'Venice of the East' has a wealth of natural beauty, hypnotizing temples and stunning bygone architecture. It is encircled by the wonderful Aravalli Hills, making this city very beautiful. A boat ride through the quiet waters of Lake Pichola is something one can't miss. 
Distance from Ahmedabad: 224 km