Deesa is a town located in the heart of Banaskantha District of Gujarat. The town is situated on the banks of River Banas. The town was ealier recognised by the name of Camp Deesa, when it was under the rule of Deewan Saheb. In 1982, a British army cantonment named Deesa Field Brigade was built in the middle of Rajasthan and Palanpur, for maintaining and protecting the regions between Abu and Kutch from dacoits, along with providing security to the eastern part that accomodated the Bhilad localities. In today’s time, these localities are recognised by the name of New Deesa.
The town of Deesa is popular for potato plantations. There is a Potato Agriculture Research Centre established for the development of potato plantations. This area is dotted with several temples such as Regiment Mahadev, Jalaram Mandir, Gayatri Mandir, Ramji Mandir, Resala Mahadev and Sai Baba Temple.
The best time to visit this town comes in between the months of October and March.
BY FLIGHT
Deesa does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Ahmedabad Airport.
deesa - 141 km away
BY TRAIN
You can easily get regular trains to Deesa from other major cities of the country.
Shopping in Deesa 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 Deesa to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Deesa
