Acknowledged as the seventh largest state of India, Gujarat is nestled in the western region of our country that has a coastline of approximately 1600 kilometers (one of the longest in India). Gujarat is truly the most famous tourist destination in India. It offers picturesque exquisiteness from the Great Rann of Kutch that extends to the Satpura hills. It is actually known as one of the place where one can view the pure Asiatic lions of the world. At times of the Sultanate era, the Hindu craftsmanship was blended with Islamic architecture, which further led to spectacular Indo-Saracenic reign. Almost all the states of India are constructed in this fashion. Did you know that this is the place where Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel were born? These are few of the iconic figures representing India's fight for independence. Amitabh Bachchan, is presently the brand ambassador of Tourism of Gujarat. An ideal hub in Gujarat is Ahmadabad, which covers all tourists' destinations.

The state government of Gujarat presents an exquisite hill station of Gujarat - Satpura that has beautiful attractions. These places offer green cover locations thereby promoting eco-tourism of India.

Astonishing but there are numerous historic forts, palaces of historical prominence, temples, mosques, palaces, etc. within Gujarat. All these depict the country's struggle for independence. Most of these palaces and forts have now actually been transformed into royal and lavish hotels that allure the tourists to seek into the vibrant history of Gujarat.

Well recognized for its rich culture, Gujarat has its folk arts which form a main part of the Indian culture. Gujarat's folk art forms a main part of India's culture. It has extremely rich tradition of dramas, dance, song etc. The handicrafts of Gujarat include - pithora, rogan painting, namda, pottery, metal crafts, woodcrafts, embroidery, block printing, bamboo crafts, khadi, kutchhi work, patolas of patan, bandhani and many other kinds of such work. The British, Mughals, Dutch, Portuguese, and Arabs together with Parsis have actually left prominent mark on the culture of Gujarat.

Acting as an abode to numerous devotional temples and centers particularly the religious centers such as the Lojpur, Sattadhar, Tulsi Shyam, Narayan Sarovar, Swaminarayan Mandir - Bhuj, Ashapura Mataji Madh temple in Kutch, Sudama Mandir, Hindu Temples, Jain temples, Ahmadabad, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Akshardham Gandhinagar, Modhera, Sun temple, Kabirvad, Pavagadh, Bahucharaji, Shamalji, Somnath, Shankheshwar, Mahudi, Palitana, Ambaji, Dakor, Dwarka etc.

Ahmedabad is one prominent city in Gujarat which is mainly preferred to be visited by people from different parts of the country for medical tourism also. It offers world class medical facilities together with economical medical cost. Undoubtedly, the city is now becoming a leading and much sought after medical tourism hub in India.

There is a royal orient train which is a popular luxury train that commutes between Rajasthan and Gujarat covering prominent tourist locations of Gujrat.

Fairs & Festivals in Gujarat

Gujarat fairs and festivals are well known worldwide. It’s conjointly referred to as the 'Land of fairs and festivals'. Around 3500 fairs and festivals are noted all around the year. The importance of them is that they take quicker step for the rich enlightening kind of the folks....

Fairs (Bhadrapad Ambaji Fair, Bhavnath Fair, Chitra Vichitra Fair, Kavant Fair, Lili Parikrama Fair, Shamlaji Fair, Tarnetar Fair, Vautha Fair)

Gujarat ranks highest in the country in terms of number of fairs conducted every year. There are close to 3500 fairs conducted annually here. These fairs are mostly organised by the tribal population. Therefore, these fairs....

Festivals (Dangs Darbar, International Kite Festival(Uttarayan), Modhera Dance Festival, Navratri Festival, Rann Utsav, Tanariri Festival)

Festivals in Gujarat signify people's edifying, communal and holy aspirations. They help public to exist a fuller and enhanced life. Festivals also lend a hand in removing boredom and afford vigorous leisure. They support harmony, fellow -feeling....