Top Destinations In Gujarat

Vibrant Gujarat stretches out into the Arabian Sea, with a hint of the desert and a coastline of 1600 km. It is the home state of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. It is renowned for its beaches, temple towns and historic capitals. Wildlife sanctuaries, hill resorts and natural grandeur are gifts of Gujarat. Sculpture, handicrafts, arts, festivals also make the state rich. Gujarat is also among the most technologically advanced, housing the largest petrochemical complex in the country.

Gujarat is known for its many exotic destinations and is also considered as one of safest places, especially for solo travelers in India. Explore amazing weekend getaways from the former capital of Ahmedabad. Visit the thick forests of Gir, ancient temples at Dwarka and Somnath, historical places of Lothal and Modhera, salt marshes at Kutch and more.

Gir National Park, Polo Forest, Rann of Kutch, Diu & Daman, Somnath, Surat, Don Hill, Saputara, Zarwani Waterfall, Velavadar Blackbuck National Park, Marine National Park are a few topmost tourist attractions In Gujarat.

Gandhi Circuit

Gujarat is proud to be the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of India. Today the state has preserved the Mahatma with museums, statues, ashrams, and more.

Those wishing to know more about Mahatma Gandhi's life should visit Gujarat. This is the place where he was born and started the movements that drove the British out and gave India independence. Gujarat has several Gandhian attractions. Today, the state government has developed the Gandhi Tourism Circuit that lets tourists follow the life of Mahatma.

Rann Utsav

A plethora of varied hues, profusion of design, superfluity of culture, cornucopia of music and dance, all together in the arid lands of Kutch create a mosaic of exquisiteness, which reflects the identity and spirit of the region. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse districts of the state is a celebratory land of art, crafts, music, dance, people, and nature. During the full moon night of winters, amid the awe-inspiring and contrasting landscape, each year a three-day festive extravaganza brimming with hospitality, vigor and traditional flavor of the area is hosted and known as the Kutch of Rannutsav.

Sasan Gir

This forested, hilly, 1412-sq-km sanctuary, about halfway between Veraval and Junagadh, is the last refuge of the Asiatic lion (Panthera leopersica). Taking a safari through the thick, undisturbed forests is a joy – even without the added excitement of spotting lions, other wildlife, and myriad bird species. Access to the sanctuary is by safari permit only, bookable in advance online.

Statue Of Unity

October 31st, 2018, marked the inauguration of the world’s tallest statue – the Statue of Unity, against the backdrop of the dramatic Satpura and Vindhyachal hills in Kevadia, Gujarat. The 182-metre (600 feet approx.) statue is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of independent India. The colossal monument towers over River Narmada, a tribute to India ‘from the people of Gujarat’ to the leader who placed people’s welfare first. The Statue of Unity overlooks a vast area, including the river basin of the Narmada and the sprawling Sardar Sarovar dam.

The Great Rann Of Kutch

A mesmerizing kaleidoscope of centuries-old traditions and spectacular nature is what awaits you in the Kutch region in Gujarat. A large part of this district is known as the Rann of Kutch which is shallow wetland submerged in water during the rainy season and becomes dry during other seasons. The Rann is famous for its marshy salt flats which become snow white after the shallow water dries up. The district is also famous for the ecologically important Banni grasslands with their seasonal marshy wetlands which form the outer belt of the Rann of Kutch. Kutch District is surrounded by the Gulf of Kutch and the Arabian Sea in the south and west, while the northern and eastern parts are surrounded by the Great and Little Rann of Kutch. The walled city of Bhuj is the headquarters of the Kutch district.