Adalaj Circle — the principal roundabout junction at the centre of Adalaj town, Gandhinagar district — is one of the most heritage-adjacent and fastest-urbanising traffic circles in the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar metropolitan corridor. Adalaj, a census town with a population of approximately 12,000 within its town limits (2011 census), has seen rapid urbanisation in recent years, anchored by its exceptional historic and religious assets — the UNESCO-recognised Adalaj Stepwell (Adalaj Vav, built 1499 AD by Queen Rudabai), and the Adalaj Trimandir, a vast non-sectarian temple opened in December 2002. Adalaj Circle is the functional hub from which the town’s road network fans outward — toward the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway (NH-147) in one direction and the Ahmedabad–Kalol Highway (SH-41) in another — making it the town’s principal navigation landmark and transit interchange. Three AMTS routes terminate at or around the circle (near the Adalaj Trimandir), and GSRTC intercity services stop at the cloverleaf interchange at the northern edge of town.
Location of Adalaj Circle
- Address: Adalaj Circle, Adalaj, Gandhinagar District, Gujarat — 382421
- Pin Code: 382421
- Post Office: Adalaj
- STD Code: 02716
- Administrative Zone: Gandhinagar North Assembly Constituency — Gandhinagar District
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Adalaj Stepwell (Adalaj Vav) | 600 metres |
| Adalaj Trimandir | 1 kilometre |
| Khodiyar Railway Station | 5 kilometres |
| Gandhinagar | 25 kilometres |
| Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway (NH-147) | Adjacent |
| Ahmedabad–Kalol Highway (SH-41) | Adjacent |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport | 7 kilometres |
| Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur) | 12 kilometres |
| ISKCON Ahmedabad (Cross Road) | 5 kilometres |
| Vaishnodevi Circle (Chharodi) | 6 kilometres |
| Gandhinagar Capital Complex | 25 kilometres |
| Chandkheda | 5 kilometres |
Directions to Adalaj Circle
From Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur)
Take Ashram Road northward → continue on SH-17 toward Chandkheda → follow NH-147 (Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway) northward → Adalaj Circle approximately 12 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes.
From Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Exit airport onto Airport Road → take NH-147 (Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway) northward → approximately 7 kilometres → Adalaj Circle. 10 to 15 minutes.
From Gandhinagar (Capital Complex)
Take NH-147 (Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway) southwestward → approximately 25 kilometres → Adalaj Circle. 30 to 40 minutes.
From Chandkheda
Take SH-41 (Ahmedabad–Kalol Highway) northward → approximately 5 kilometres → Adalaj Circle. 10 to 12 minutes.
From Vaishnodevi Circle (Chharodi)
Take SP Ring Road–NH-147 connector northward → approximately 6 kilometres → Adalaj Circle. 10 to 15 minutes.
Road Connectivity of Adalaj Circle
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway (NH-147) | North–South | Gandhinagar (north) — ISKCON Cross Road, Airport, Ahmedabad (south) |
| Ahmedabad–Kalol Highway (SH-41) | South toward Chandkheda and Ahmedabad | Chandkheda, Nava Naroda, Kalupur |
| Koba–Adalaj Road | East toward Koba | Koba, Gandhinagar Sector zones |
| Adalaj–Uvarsad Road | East toward Uvarsad | Uvarsad Square, Shertha |
| Adalaj–Mehsana Road (NH-147 north) | North toward Kalol and Mehsana | Kalol, Mehsana |
| Adalaj Vav Road | Internal | Adalaj Stepwell — 600 metres from circle |
AMTS and VTCOS Bus Connectivity of Adalaj Circle
| Route | Service Details |
| AMTS Route 4 | Pathika Ashram to Adalaj — direct city service from Ahmedabad |
| AMTS Route 4D | L.D. Engineering College to Amba Township — via Adalaj Circle |
| AMTS Route 4E | Amba Township to Sarthi Bungalows — via Adalaj |
| AMTS Route 4U | Amba Township to L.D. Engineering College — via Adalaj |
| AMTS Route 4S | Sarthi Bungalows to Amba Township — via Adalaj |
| AMTS Route 8 | Pathika Ashram to Chandkheda Gam — via Adalaj–Gandhinagar Cross Road |
| AMTS Route 89/1 | Kalupur Terminus to Amba Township Sector-5 (Trimandir) — via Trimandir |
| VTCOS Route 109 | GEB (Naroda) to Amba Township Sector-5 (Trimandir) — via Adalaj |
| VTCOS Route 503 | Lal Darwaja to Kalol Institute Technology College — via Adalaj |
| GSRTC | Intercity buses — cloverleaf interchange at northern Adalaj |
First service: Route 89/1 and 4U at 6:03 to 6:04 AM. Last service: Route 4D at 11:28 to 11:30 PM.
Railway Connectivity of Adalaj Circle
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| Khodiyar Railway Station | 5 km | Western Railway — Ahmedabad suburban | Nearest Western Railway station |
| Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur) | 12 km | All lines | Main Ahmedabad terminus |
| Chandkheda Road Railway Station | 7 km | Western Railway suburban | Northern suburban access |
Metro Connectivity of Adalaj Circle
The Ahmedabad Metro network is expanding toward Adalaj. The planned Metro extension on the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway corridor is expected to bring Metro access to the Adalaj zone — further enhancing the town’s already strong highway and bus connectivity to Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Nearby Areas and Landmarks of Adalaj Circle
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Adalaj Stepwell (Adalaj Vav) | 600 metres | UNESCO-recognised 5-storey intricately carved stepwell built in 1499 AD |
| Adalaj Trimandir | 1 km | Non-sectarian temple inspired by Dada Bhagwan — opened December 2002 |
| Khodiyar Railway Station | 5 km | Nearest railway access |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport | 7 km | Direct road access via NH-147 |
| ISKCON Ahmedabad (Cross Road) | 5 km | ISKCON temple complex and adjoining zone |
| Chandkheda | 5 km | Growing residential and commercial suburb |
| Vaishnodevi Circle (Chharodi) | 6 km | Major Ahmedabad North junction — Nirma University zone |
| Uvarsad Square | 1 km | East of Adalaj — Arihant Pharmacy College zone |
| Randesan (Gandhinagar) | 8 km | Gandhinagar satellite township — Simandhar City |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Adalaj Circle located?
A: Adalaj Circle is in Adalaj town, Gandhinagar district — PIN 382421 — at the intersection of the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway (NH-147) and the Ahmedabad–Kalol Highway (SH-41).
Q2. How far is the Adalaj Stepwell from Adalaj Circle?
A: Approximately 600 metres — a 7 to 8-minute walk along the Adalaj Vav Road from the circle.
Q3. Which AMTS routes serve Adalaj Circle?
A: Routes 4, 4D, 4E, 4S, 4U, 8, 89/1, and VTCOS Routes 109 and 503 serve Adalaj. First bus at 6:03 AM, last at 11:30 PM.
Q4. How far is Ahmedabad Airport from Adalaj Circle?
A: Approximately 7 kilometres via NH-147 — 10 to 15 minutes by road.
Q5. Is Adalaj on the BRTS network? Yes. Ahmedabad BRTS (Janmarg) provides service to the Trimandir zone in Adalaj — the southern anchor of the Amba Township–Adalaj BRTS corridor.
Q6. How far is Gandhinagar from Adalaj Circle?
A: Approximately 25 kilometres via NH-147 — 30 to 40 minutes by road.
Q7. Which railway station is nearest to Adalaj?
A: Khodiyar Railway Station on the Western Railway suburban network is approximately 5 kilometres from Adalaj Circle.
Q8. Is Adalaj suitable for day trips from Ahmedabad?
A: Absolutely. Adalaj is just 12 kilometres from Ahmedabad Railway Station and 7 kilometres from the airport — easily reached by AMTS Route 4 or a 15-minute cab ride — making the Adalaj Stepwell and Trimandir among the most convenient heritage day trips from Ahmedabad.
