Tharad — Travel Guide
Tharad is a town in Tharad taluka in the Banas kantha district of the state of Gujarat in India. It is the administrative center of Tharad taluka. Tharad is near the border of Gujarat, 40 km from the border with Pakistan and 15 km from the Indian state of Rajasthan. The town was a princely state ruled by the Vaghela Rajputs, and the majority of its population follow the religion of Hinduism. Its main industries are agriculture and diamond polishing. It is one of the first major towns in Gujarat on National Highway 15. The verse, dohra, about the founding of Tharad, states that in 115 Tharpar Parmar, leaving Shripur or Bhinmal in Marwad, went to the west and established the city of Tharad. The town continued in the hands of the Parmars till the tenth century, when it was taken by Chaulukya king Mularaja (942-997). Tharad is said to have originally belonged to Parmar Rajputs, and many Parmars of the Suvar and Kalma clans were found in subordinate positions in the Tharad villages during British period.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Airports Near By Tharad Ahmedabad Airport 204 KM near.
By Train
Dhanera Rail Way Station is major railway station near to Tharad.
Shopping in Tharad is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Tharad to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Tharad means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Tharad is the most important activities among the tour
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