Gujarat is a tourist's delight. The vibrant state located on the western border of India is a perfect blend of scenic landscapes, architectural marvels, beautiful culture, and rich heritage.
At a Glimpse
Gujarat is the fifth-largest state in India and is blessed with the longest coastline of 1290 km. The capital of Gujarat is Gandhinagar while Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara are its most prominent cities. Most spoken language is Gujarati while Garba and Bhawai are popular folk dance. Gujarati cuisine is loved by people all over the country. It is a vegetarian fare comprising of zestful snacks such as dhokla, handvo, bhakri, thepla, and more. When in Gujarat, you can shop for local handicrafts and traditional textiles of Gujarat such as bandhani and patola besides clothes embellished with Kachchi embroidery.
Places to Visit
There are fascinating attractions for tourists of different interests. The most famous destination being Rann of Kutch, where tourists throng to witness the cultural extravaganza of Rann Utsav in the back-drop of the white desert. Gir Forest famous for its lions, Saputara for its scenery, and Statue of Unity for being the tallest statue in the world are other hot destinations of Gujarat. Somnath Temple, Dwarka, Palitana, Pavagarh, Akshardham in Ahmedabad are famous religious places. History buffs will love to visit Champaner and Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, besides several attractions in Ahmedabad such as Rani ki Vav and Sabarmati Ashram.
Spend few days in Gujarat to make the most of your stay!