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Beaches in Gujarat
Gujarat has one of the longest coastlines in the country. Sprinkled with enthralling beach resorts, shore temples and blue lagoons Gujarat is home to some of the finest stretches of beaches in the country. An ultimate combination of nature history and religious monuments Gujarat forms one of the most important tourist destinations in the Indian subcontinent.

 

Religious Places in Gujarat
Gujarat is the seat of a lot of religious sites belonging to both Hinduism and Islam. Some such religious sites are:

• Dwarkanath Temple

• Somnath Temple

• Takhteshwar Temple

• Akshardham Temple

• Palitana Temples

• Kalika Temple

• Jama Masjid

• Raj Babri Mosque

• Rani Rupmati Mosque

• Narayan Temple

• Sidi Saiyad's Mosque

 

National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Gujarat

• Gir Forest Natural Park

• Blackbuck National Park

• Marine National Park

• Vansda National Park

• Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary

• Wild Ass Sanctuary

• Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

• Kutch Bustard Sanctuary

• Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

 

Ahmedabad
Having immense historical significance due to its association with Mahatma Gandhi Ahmedabad is one of the most important cities in Gujarat. Thronged by visitors from different parts of the country this famous tourist destination in Gujarat is popular for its unique architecture which is a vibrant culmination of Islamic and Hindu styles. More ...

Some of the popular places to visit in Ahmedabad are : 

• Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home

• Calico Museum of Textiles

• Adalaj Step-well

• Hathee Singh Jain Temple

• Kankaria Lake

• Bhadra Fort

• Shaking Minarets

 

 

Gandhinagar
Situated at a distance of about 25 kilometers north of Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar the capital of Gujarat offers numerous tourist sites like the Akshardham and Shamlaji. More ...

Some of the popular places to visit in Gandhinagar are:

• Children's Park

• Sarita Udyan

• Deer Park

• Akshardham Temple

• Botanical garden and the shopping bazaars

 

Jamnagar
Located at a distance of 302 km from Ahmedabad, Jamnagar is another gem in the crown of Gujarat. Offering some of the finest specimens of architecture in the form of forts, palaces and religious structures Jamnagar never ceases to allure its visitors.

Some of the tourist hotspots in Jamnagar include;

• Kotha Bastion

• Willington Crescent

• Lakhota Fort

• Solarium

• Jamsaheb's Palace

• Bohra Hajira

• Lakhota Museum

• Ranmal Lake

• Adinath Mandir

• Bala Hanuman Temple

• Bhid Bhanjan Temple

• Shantinath Mandir

• Bet Dwarka Beach Rozi

 

Vadodara
Known as the cultural capital of Gujarat Vadodara is speaks volumes about the culture and tradition of Gujarat. Reputed for its magnificent gardens, wonderful fine arts and folk dances Vadodara ranks tops the chart as far as tourist attractions in Gujarat are concerned. More ...

Some popular tourist places in Vadodara are:

• Laxmi Vilas Palace

• Baps Swaminarayan Mandir

• EME Temple Vadodara

• Baroda Museum and Art Gallery

• Sayaji Bagh Vadodara

• Khanderao Market

• Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum

 

Pavagadh
A wonderful getaway Pavagadh is a small hill station known for its enthralling landscapes and serenity. Bestowed with the title of a world Heritage site Pavagadh is counted among the most visited tourist destinations in Gujarat.

Some popular tourist places in Pavagadh are:

• Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park

• Pavagadh Hill

• Kalika Mata Temple

• Pavagadh Temple

• Machi Haveli

• Sadanshah Pir Dargah

 

Champaner
Nestled in the foothills of the Pavagadh hills in Gujarat, Champaner is the oldest rock formation in India. Home to a number of historical temples most of which are built in true Nagar style; Champaner serves as an archeologists delight. The other must visit in this town is the Jama Masjid which is an epitome of Indo Islamic style of architecture.

 

Porbandar
Mostly frequented by pilgrims throughout the year Porbandar is home to some of the finest sacred shrines that date back to ancient India. Offering a combination of rusticity along with modernity this city in Gujarat is counted as one of the best tourist destinations. More ...

Some of the popular tourist attractions in Porbandar are;

• Kirti Mandir

• Arya Kanya

• Gurukul

• Sudama Mandir

• Bharat Mandir, and the Planetarium.

 

Anand
Anand city of Gujarat is popularly known as the 'Milk Capital of India'. Anand city is well known for the renowned 'Amul' dairy and its 'milk revolution'. 'The National Dairy Development Board of India and Anand Agricultural University are located in the city of Anand in Gujarat.

Some of the popular tourist attractions in Anand are:

• Swaminarayan Mandir

• Ranchhodrai Dakor Temple

• Amul Dairy Museum

• Flo Art Gallery

• The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Veer Vithalbhai Patel Memorial

 

Surat
Surat in Gujarat lies on the banks of the River Tapti. Earlier it used to be one of the chief ports of western India. There are evidences that this port served as a gateway to the then state of Gujarat. Parsis came and settled at Surat in Gujarat in the 12th century. In 1573, Surat came under the rule of Emperor Akbar. He could identify the immense potentiality of the region as a port. It was then that the city became a prime Mughal trading port. More ...

Some of the popular tourist attractions in Surat are:

• The Chintamani Jain Temple

• Dutch Garden

• The Sardar Patel Museum

• Jawaharlal Nehru Garden

 

 

Rajkot
Rajkot in Gujarat owns the glory of being once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra. Formerly it was a British government headquarters as well. Rajkot in Gujarat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi had spent the early years of his life. Here you can visit the Gandhi family home, the Kaba Gandhi no Delo. The house now holds a permanent exhibition of Gandhiji's belongings. More ...

Some of the popular tourist places in Rajkot are:

• The Watson Museum

• Kaba Gandhi No Delo

• The Rajkumar College

• Mohandas Gandhi Vidyalaya

• Rashtriya Shala

• Aji Dam

• Race Course of Rajkot

• Rotary Midtown Dolls Museum

• Jagat Mandir

 

Other :-

Sasan Giri

Patan

Mandvi

Junagadh