GUJARAT TRAVEL GUIDE,
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Gujarat is the second largest populous state in western India & the ninth-largest populous state in the country. Gujarat is one of the topmost travel destinations in the country. This state is a very good destination for all kinds of travelers who love to explore museums, religious sites, Jyotirlinga, the desert Rann of Kutch, the Statue of Unity, wildlife sanctuaries including the Asiatic Lion, and sights include UNESCO sites. Here you will find local sightseeing, heritage walks, jungle safari, cultural tours, and historical trips. We will try to present here all the important information about Gujarat Travel Guide.
STATE OVERVIEW
The State has a geographical area of 196,024 sq km which is the 5th largest position in terms of the geographical area in India & divided into a total of 33 districts. It is bounded by the Indian states Rajasthan to the north, Madhya Pradesh to the east, Maharashtra to the southeast, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli to the southeast, and Pakistan to the northwest part. The total population of the state is approx. 6.9 crores in 2020.
CAPITAL
Gandhinagar is the state capital of Gujarat
CLIMATE
Generally, Gujarat has a warm and pleasant climate. The average temperature here is between 30 and 33 degrees.
Summer | Monsoon | Winter |
During summertime (March to June), the temperature here is between 36 to 42 degrees | In the monsoon time (July to October), the temperature here is between 26 to 35 degrees | During wintertime (November to February), the temperature here is between 12 to 28 degrees |
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The weather in Gujarat is pleasant and tourists come here almost all year-round. The best time to visit Gujarat is from October to March
HOW TO VISIT
By Air
The two main airports in Gujarat for passenger services are Sardar Ballabhbhai Patel International Airport which is located in Ahmedabad and another one is Surat International Airport which is located in Surat apart from these there are several domestic air services are available. Outside the terminal tourists can easily get taxi and bus services to reach their destinations.
By Rail
This state is connected to all the major cities by rail tracks, Like Westbengal, Delhi, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot are the busiest stations in the state. There are also many big railway stations like Porbandar, Gandhidham, Veraval, etc.
By Road
Gujarat is widely connected to national highways and state highways in most parts of the country, and there are many govt and private bus and taxi services for local citizens as well as tourists to easily travel to their destinations in and out of the state.
WHY VISIT
There are several main purposes of traveling here are to see the various Museum, UNESCO world heritage sites, Statues, cultural tours, large white desert Rann of Kutch, Religious tours and mostly if you love to explore the jungle safari including Asiatic lions then you must visit Gujarat.
PLACE TO VISIT
Gujarat is a very famous destination for wildlife lovers, historical tourists, educational tourists, cultural tourists, and pilgrimage tourists. Domestic and foreign tourists interested in exploring India’s heritage sites, white sand desert, jungle life, and architecture patterns visit Gujarat throughout the year. Below are the names of some important tourist places in Gujarat.
AHMEDABAD
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Sabarmati River Front
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Dada Hari Wave
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Statue Of Unity
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Swami Narayana Temple
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Sabarmati Ashram
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Rani Ki Vav
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Adalaj Step Well
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Kankaria Lake
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Manek Chawk
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Modhera Sun Temple
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Bhadra Fort
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Jama Masjid Ahmedabad
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Hutheesing Jain Temple
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Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
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Calico Textile museum
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Saddar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial
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Jhulta Minar
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Vaishno Devi Temple In Ahmedabad
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Kamala Nehru Zoo
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Lal Darwaja
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ISKCON Temple
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Law Garden
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Banascraft
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Kapasai Handicraft Emporium
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Lal Bhai Dalpat Bhai Museum
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Tomb Of Ahmed Shah and Ahmed Shah’s Mosque
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Dada Bhagwan Temple
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Gujarat Science City
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Shree Camp Hanuman Mandir
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Parimal Garden
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Lothal
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Sarkhej Roza
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Nehru Bridge
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Vastra Pur Lake
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Kite Museum
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Vcechaar Utensils Museum
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Sanskar Kendra
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Vadla
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Ahmedabad One
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Victoria Garden
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Dhanvantari Garden
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AUDA Garden
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Usman Pura Garden
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Banshidhar Garden
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One Tree Hill Garden
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Maniar’s Wondeland
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Shanku’s Waterpark
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Splash The Fun World
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Swapna Srushti Water Park
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Jaldhara Waterworld
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Butterfly Park
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Magan Abraham Synagogue
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Teen Darwza
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Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
KUTCH
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Rann Of Kutch
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Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
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Dhola Vira
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Kutch Museum
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Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
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Mandvi Beach Bhuj
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Aaina Mahal-Bhuj
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Kandla Port and Mudrapur
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Narayan Sarovar Bhuj
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Hamir Sar Lake Bhuj
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Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
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Prag Mahal Bhuj
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Mata No Dath Bhuj
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Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary
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Anjar
JUNAGADH
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Gir National Park
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Mahabat Maqbara
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Upar Kort Fort
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Girnar Hill
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Adi-Kadi Vav and Navgan Kuwo
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Edicts of Ashoka
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Sarkheswar Beach
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Buddhist Caves
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Jain Temple in Junagarh
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Sakkar Baug Zoological Garden
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Madhavpur Beach
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Shri Swami Narayan Mandir
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Dattatreya Temple
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Tulsi Shyam Springs
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Goddess Ambe Temple
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Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach
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Darbar Hall Museum
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Jatashankar Mahadev Temple
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Moti Baug
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Shri Damodar Hari Temple
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Damodarkund Water Reserve
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Dataar Hills
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Willington Dam
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Jama Masjid Junagardh
GANDHINAGAR
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Akshar Dham Temple
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Adalaj Stepwell
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Children Park Gandhinagar
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Sarita Udyan
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Puneet Van
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Fun World Gandhinagar
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Crafts Men;s Villege
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Tri Mandir
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Indroda Nature Park
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Aalloa Hills Resort Golf Course
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Rani Roopmati Masque
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Sant Sarovar Dam
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The Vithal Bhai Patel Bhawan
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Hanuman Temple Gandhinagar
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Mahudi Jain Temple
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Swarnim Park
VADODARA
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Lakshmi Vilas Temple
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Sayaji Baug/Kamati Baug
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Champaner-Pavagadh
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Archaeological Park
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Ajwa Nimata garden
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Baps Shri Swami Narayan Mandir
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Vadodara Museum and Picture Gallery
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Sur Sagar Lake
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Kirti Mandir Vadodara
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Maharaja Sayajirao University
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EME Temple
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ISKCON Baroda
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Sardar Patel Planetarium
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Kabir Vad
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Zerwani Waterfalls
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Suya Mandir Vadodara
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Khanderao Market
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Makarpura Palace
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Auro Bindo Ashram
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Nyaya Mandir
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Maharaja Fateh Sigh Museum
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Mandvi Gate
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Nadalay Temple
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Hazira Maqbara
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Hatni Waterfalls
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Thol Bird sanctuary
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Sardar Patel Zoological Park
SURAT
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Dutch Garden
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Dumas Beach
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Hajira Village
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Sardar Patel Museum
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Dandi Beach
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Sarthana Nature Park
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Jagadish Ch Bose Aquarium
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Tithal Beach
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Swami Narayan Temple
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Amaazia Water park
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Science Centre Surat
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Vansada National Park
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Choppati Jawahar Lal Neheru Garden
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ISKCON Temple Surat
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Surat Castle
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Suvali Beach
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Snow Park
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Snehrashmi Botanical Garden
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Tapi River Front
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Ubharat Beach
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Chinta Mani Jain Temple
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Bardoli
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Ram Madhi Rang Upvan
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Gavier Lake
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Shri Sirdi Saibaba Temple
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Jyotindra Dave Garden
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Virndavan Baug
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Shivaji Park
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Gandhi Baug
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Dabhari Beach
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Padamdungari
SOMNATH
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Somnath Temple
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Somnath Beach
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Paanchpandav Gufa
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Bhalkatirth
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Lakshmi Narayan Temple
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Triveni Sangam Temple
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Chorwad Beach
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Suraj Mandir
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Parshuram Temple
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Dehotsarg Teerth
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Shashi Bhushan Mahadev and Bhidbhanjan Ganpatiji Temple
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Kamnath Mahadev Temple
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Gita Temple
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Prabhash Patan Temple
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Junagarh Gate
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Prachi Tirth
RAJKOT
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Ranjit Villa’s Palace
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Gondal
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Jagat Mandir
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Gandhi Museum
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Ishwariya Park
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Lal Pair Lake
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Watson Museum
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Nayari Dam
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Aji Dam
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Lang Library
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Rotary Dolls Museum
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Tankara Museum
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Race Course
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Ram Para Wildlife Sanctuary
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Anal Gadh Hill
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Khambhaliba Caves
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Pradhyuman Zoological Park
DWARKA
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Dwarka Beach
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Dwarka Dish Temple
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Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
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Bet Dwarka
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Rukmini Devi temple
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Dwarka Lighthouse
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Gomti Ghat
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Gopi Talav
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Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple
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Sudama Setu
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ISKCON Dwarka
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Swami Narayan Mandir Dwarka
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Dunny Point
BHAVNAGAR
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Bhavnagar Blackbuck National Park
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Palitana
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Barton Library and museum
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Gandhi Smriti
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Water Lock Gate
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Takhteshwar Temple
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Victoria Park
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Nilambag Palace
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Gaurishankar Lake
PORBANDAR
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Porbandar Beach
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Porbandar Bird Sanctuary
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Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
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Kirti Mandir
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Naheru Planetorium
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Miyani Beach
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Bharat Mandir
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Bhutnath Mahadev Temple
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Krishna Sudma Mandir
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Ghumly
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Chowpatty Beach
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Huzoor Palace
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Bileshwar Shiva Temple
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Ramdhun Temple
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Jadeshwar Temple
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Khimeshwar Temple
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Satyanarayan Mandir
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Gop
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Sartanji Choro
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Rani Bug Park
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Daria Rajmahal
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Darbar Gadh
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Rokadia Hanuman Temple
GIRNAR
Popular Tourist Attraction
- Girnar Jain Temple
ANAND
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Amul Dairy and Chocolate Factory
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Amul Co-Operative Museum
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Flo Art Gallery
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Swami Narayan Mandir
AMBAJI
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Koteshwar
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Kamakshi Mandir
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Kailash Hills
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Ambaji Mata Temple
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Gabbar Hills
PATAN
Popular Tourist Attraction
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Sashatra Linga Talav
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Patola Sharee Making Unit
THINGS TO DO
Gujarat is a famous tourist destination for all travelers who love to explore India’s heritage sites, hiking, heritage walks, trekking, explore the past history, witness the white sand desert, jungle safari, bird watching and photography, and architectural patterns.
POPULAR FESTIVALS
Festive tourism is especially prevalent here. Various religious festivals are celebrated here throughout the year. Many tourists come here during the festival. Below are the names of some popular festivals.
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Navaratri
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Beach Festival
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International Kite Festival Uttarayan
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Rath Yatra
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Janmashtami
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Paragliding Festival
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Rann Utsav Kutch
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Shamlaji Mela
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Modhera Dance Festivals
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Vautha Mela
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Bhavnath Mahadev Fair
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Bhadra Purnima
FAMOUS FOOD
Due to the fact that people of different races and religions live in India, there is a wide variety of food in different provinces. Below are the names of the famous Gujrati foods that you must try once you visit here.
- Khaman Dhokla
- Khakra
- Thepla
- Lilva Kachori
- Fafda Jalebi
- Handvo
- Dabeli
- Doodhpak
- Khandvi
- Muthia
- Dakor Na Gota
- Cholafali
- Ghari
- Surati Undhiyu
- Gathiya
- Gujarati Kadhi
- Patra Vadi
- Ghughra
- Mohanthal
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