Gujarat, India

The city of vibrant color, Gujarat, blinked with its individual identity in 1st May 1960. It has been detected from history that the state is a nation of Gujjar tribe since the epic period of Mahabharata. This most industrialized states in India is situated on the west coast of India and covers a wide area of 196,124 sq. km.
City Travel of Gujarat
Designated as the ‘Jewel of the West', Gujarat is an ideal tourist destination that satisfy the quest of every visitors. The state comprises of 25 districts of which some place of interest are cited below-



Ahmedabad
The largest city in the state is deep-rooted on the left bank of the river Sabarmati. Being the center of textile and commercial it is also called the 'Manchester of the East'. The aesthetic beauty of the historical and archaeological importance offers the visitors a great holiday trip.

Highlights: Bhadra Fort, Teen Darwaza, Shahi Baag, Sabarmati Ashram, Science City, Pols and Sarkhej Roja, IskconTemple, Jagannath Temple, Param Dham, Manav Mandir, Jama Masjid, Kutbi Mazar etc.

Panchmahal
Godhra, the capital town of Panchmahal district recalls the Mughal and Maratha regim .This twin cities of in the state of Gujarat signifies itself as the ideal tourist spot.

Highlights: Kanelav Talav, Ram Sagar Talav, Hot Water Spring, Pavagadh Hills and Vaishnav Sampraday temples.

Vadodara
The princely district is also known as Baroda. The district offers some interesting museums art galleries and a fine park to the visitors.

Highlights: Aurbindo Society, Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, Darbar Hall, Kirti Mandir, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Mandvi, Maqbara, Nazarbaug Palace, Sayaji Sarovar and Sursagar Lake.

Surat
It is the second largest city in Gujarat and the ninth largest city in India, Popularly known for its textile and diamond business,Surat is also dipped with the eye-catching sites.

Highlights: Sardar Patel Museum, Old fort, Dutch Garden, Rangupavan, Dumas, Hajira, Bardoli and Dandi.

Rajkot
Located on the banks of the Aji river in the western part of the state, the district is the religious center with ancient architectural work.

Highlights : Race Course, Gondal, Jubilee Garden, Science Center and Planetarium, Raiya Naka and Bedi Naka Gate, Jagat Manidr, Mukti Dham Ramkrishna Ashram and SwaminarayanTemple, Aji River and Dam, Lal Pari Lake

Jamnagar
This fastest growing towns was built around 1540. It hugs the small Ranmal Lake and was popularly known as the 16th century pearl fishing town. A number of interesting place, lakes and gardens makes a worthy visit.

Highlights: Lakhota Fort, Darbargadh Palace, Pratap Vilas Palace, Jain Temples, Bala Hanuman Temple, Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, Cremation Park, Marine National Park and Rozi and Bedi Ports

Kheda
Also known as Kaira, this district is located 35 km away from Ahmedabad. The town is popular for has the ancient, church temples and a 19th century town hall.

Highlight: Jain Temple, Ranchhodraiji Temple, Khedia Hanuman Temple, Nadiad and Dakor

Architectural Heritage of Gujarat
The whole state is marked with ancient Buddhist, Jain, Hindu and Muslim shrines. The rich architectural thoughts crafted in every nook and corner of the monuments speaks of the great heritage of Gujarat arts and culture. Of all the 114 monuments in Gujarat, the Great Mosque (Jama Masjid) defines the perfect blend of Hindu-Muslim architecture in India. Mehrabs and the high minarets highlights the great mind of Mughal Architects.

Gujarat Wildlife Destination
The terrain of Gujarat is blessed with proper vegetation and dense forest land, clogged with a wide variety of flora and fauna. The state has four National parks and 21 wild life sanctuaries, of which some prominent ones are Gir National Park, Marine National Park, Khijadia Bird Sanctuary and Black Buck National Park.

Adventure travel in Gujarat
An adventure travel is the core desire of the visitors. Gujarat,too, offer some adventure tour like horse safari Ahmedabad, Gondal and Vadodara. One can also enjoy a camel safari in the saline desert of the Rann of Kutch. Trekkers can explore routes starting from Saputara to Ahwa or from Idar to Vijaynagar.

Beaches of Gujarat
The state is stretched with the longest coast line of 1290km and is renowned for a number of beaches like the Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach, the Chorwad Beach, the Diu Beach and the Gopnath Beach.

Cultural Highlights of Gujarat
A cultural tour in the Gujarat unfolds the rich culture and heritage of the Gujarati. The state is known as the land of festivals, music, dance and drama. The popular folk drama is the Bhavai completed with dance type like Garba Rass dance, Siddi Dance etc. One of the major festivals celebrated here is Navratri, a time when the festive night jazz off environment with Dandia Ras and Garba.

Famous Cuisines of Gujarat
The state is dominated with vegetarian cuisines. A traditional meal is served on a steel thali(plate) filled with dal, Kadhi, mix vegetables and pulses salad, sweets, puri or chappati, rice chutneys, hot pickles and papad. The popular delicacies include 'Khaman Dhokla', Doodh Pak , Khichidi and Gharis.

Popular Shopping Center in Gujarat
Gujarat is popular for Patola Silk Sarees, embroidered costumes, cloth toys and lacquer furnitures. Ahemadabad is the shopper stop of the state. Some popular shopping stalls are available in the Law Garden, Ratan Pole & Dahlgarwad and Gujarat Handicrafts emporium.

Major Railway Station/Airport of Gujarat
Gujarat is facilitated with a number of airport and railway stations. Some feasible routes are-

Major Airport

• Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport (Ahmedabad)
• Bhavnagar Airport (9 km from Bhavnagar)
• Jamnagar Airport (10 km from Jamnagar)
• Rajkot Airport (3 km from Porbandar)
• Rajkot Airport (4km from Rajkot)

Major Railway Station

• Ahmedabad Railway Station
• Godhra Railway Station
• Porbandar Railway Station
• Vadodara Railway Station
• Rajkot Railway Station Surat Railway Station