Gujarat
With colourful festivals, rich heritage, and scrumptious cuisine, Gujrat has become one of the most visited states in India. Gujrat’s vibrant outlook and cultural diversity attract millions of visitors throughout the year. From heritage tourism in the form of the Forts, Step wells, Mansions to the eco tourism places like waterfalls, deserts, jungles, Gujrat is an enchanting centre of India. The bustling bazaars of Gujrat will leave you gaping at the extravaganza of gujrati handicraft. With a beautiful blend of tradition and modern approach, Gujrat is a great escape for holiday season.
Kutch Rann
It is one of the most beautiful, yet surreal places in India with the vast expanses of the white salt desert. Kutch is a mesmerising place in Gujarat that is known for its beautiful topography and rich ecology. Rann Utsav in Kutch provides a multifaceted view of the place’s culture, tradition, artwork and natural beauty.
Rann Utsav is a festival that is celebrated for months in the city of Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. Starting from 1st November, the carnival ends on 20th February and is marked by a lot of freshness and enthusiasm. The carnival evokes the rich cultural and traditional splendour of Gujarat. It underlines the diverse life of Kutch with all its colours and beauty.
Somnath
Somnath Temple in Gujrat is one of the most sacred religious places for Hindus. This important pilgrimage destination is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and people visit this temple as one of the place in Char Dham Yatra. Primarily a temple town, Somnath is a place where a strong scent of religion and legends lingers around tourism, however, Somnath also offers beaches, museums and other attractions. Somnath Temple, Somnath Beach, Paanch Pandav Gufa, Laxminarayan Temple are main places to visit here.
Dwarka
Because of its mythological reference, this city is esteemed high as a spiritual center. Appearing to be rising from Arabian Sea, it is believed that the entire Dwarka Island was submerged in the sea and it’s recent architecture support this theory. Dwarka was a part of the ancient kingdom of Krishna and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the twelve jyotirlingas, is also located here. For these reasons, it enjoys a remarkable religious significance and attracts thousands of pilgrims all year around. Dwarkadheesh Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Rukmini Devi Temple, Bet Dwarka, Gomti River Ghat are main places to visit. The beachside and the seashores are an added tourist attractions.
Junagarh
The city which literally means ‘Old Fort’ is dotted with Hindus and Buddhist Temples, Mosques and many other historical structures. Mahabat Maqbara, Girnar Hills, Adi-Kadi Vav and Navghan Kuwo, Edicts of Ashoka, Buddhist Caves, Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Darbar Hall Museum, Willingdon Dam are main places to visit in and near Junagarh.
Bhuj is an ideal launchpad for the craft and archeology lovers. Here you can adorn the scenic Prag Mahal, Aina Mahal, Hamirsar Lake, and the crafty Living and learning design center, and Bhujodi Village. Bhuj is one of the most captivating cities in Gujarat with dozens of things to surprise you.
Bhuj
Gir National Park
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only remaining home for the Asiatic Lions. Gir provides you with the unique experience of visiting a place which almost singularly plays a crucial and defining role in the preservation and sustaining of certain species. With approximately 295 species of birds, 39 species of mammals and 37 species of reptiles, Gir boasts a fantastic array of fauna. Amongst the carnivores, other than the famed Asiatic Lion, Gir is home to the Indian leopards, golden jackals, sloth bears, desert cats and striped hyenas. The herbivores at Gir include Neelgai, four horned antelope and the less frequently seen blackbucks. With an undulating terrain with moderately high hills and plateaus, Gir Forest provides an excellent landscape for a variety of flora and fauna. It is most advisable to visit the reserve during winters from December to March where the minimum temperatures fall to approximately 10 degrees.