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Gujarat
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Gujarat
is a vibrant land with a historical and cultural tradition.
Verdant jungles, blushing sunsets, mighty Gir lions,
old palaces, marble temples, water parks, colourful
fairs and festivals and exquisite handicrafts characterise
Gujarat. It is also home to various archeological sites
and historical monuments. Nature has bestowed on Gujarat
some of the most breathtaking locations & scenic landscapes.
Capital : Gandhinagar
Language : Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, English
Temperature : Winter 10 C- 36 C, Summer 23 C- 41
C
Tourist season : Oct-March
Airports : Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Surat,
Baroda, Bhavnagar, Porbander, Bhuj
Mode Transport : Well connected through rail,
road and air routes.
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Gujarat may not sound like
one of the conventional tourist destinations in India,
but rest assured it has some of the most interesting
places full of culture and colour which will give you
the true essence of real India. Gujarat is the north-western
state on borders of Pakistan, to the north of Gujarat
is Rajasthan
and towards the Northeast, Madhya
Pradesh and Maharastra,
its coastline is on the Arabian Sea.
A BRIEF HISTORY
Gujarat has a history dating back 2000 years. This north-western
region has been under the rule of many dynasties such
as the Mauryans, Guptas, Pratiharas, Chalukyas and the
Marathas. Gujarat being a coastal state has also been
subjected to many foreign invasions, the Persians, Portuguese
and the British, have all resided and ruled over this
region. Prior to Independence, Gujarat was a part of
the Bombay Presidency. Gujarat was a home Mahatma Gandhi
making it one of the important states in Indian history.
Gujarat was formed in 1968, it has since, grown and
is respected as one of the most industrialised states
in the country.
TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN GUJARAT
Gandhi Nagar is the capital
of Gujarat. It is situated on the western bank of the
Sabarmati River. Shamlaji and Akshardham are the places
of tourist interest in this region.
Rajkot: The Rajput
ruler Kunwar Vibhuji founded Rajkot
in the sixteenth century.
Aji Dam, Mahatma
Gandhi's home, Lal Pari Lake and Renderda, Sardar Smriti
Bhawan, Watson Museums and Jubilee Gardens are some
of the tourist places in Rajkot
Jamnagar: Famous
for Handicrafts like silken and zari embroidery and
tie and dye fabrics.
Dwarka: One of the
most holy Pilgrimage sites for the Hindus. There are
many temples here - Dwarkadish Temple, Bhadkeshwar Temple
and Rukmani Temple are the important ones. The other
tourist spots are Sunset Point, Shri Jagalguru Shankaracharya
Math, Ved Havan, Lighthouse and Shardapath Math Museum.
Porbandar: Mahatma Gandhi was born in this
place. Today, it has been developed into a sea side
resort. The various places to see here are the Arya
Kanya, Gurukul, Bharat Mandir, Kirti Mandir, Sudama
Mandir and the Planetarium
Somnath Veraval
(Prabhas Patan): the Somnath Temple has one of the 12
jyotirlingas (Shiva Shrines). Holy sites here are the
Somnath Temple, Triveni Ghat, Ahilyabai temple, Junagadh
Gate, Bhalka Tirth, Dehotsarga and Manipur Masjid.
Sasan Gir: the Gir
Forest is the natural habitat of the Last Asiatic Lion.
The forest is also a home to other animals like the
Sambar, Chittal, Nilgai etc.
Junagadh (Old Fort)
The places to see in Junagadh
are the Uparkot fort, Shrine of Narsi Metha, Ashoka's
Eddicts, Mahabat Maqbara, Damodar Kund, Girnar Hills
and Temple, Willingdon Dam, Darbarhall Museum, Sakkarbag
Museum and Sakkarbag Zoo.
Wildlife
The Rann of Kutch Wildlife sanctuary
The Sasan Gir National Park. |
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