Famous Tourist Places to Visit in Gujarat

Located on the western coast, Gujarat is the seventh largest state in India. Renowned for its wide coastline, rich cultural heritage, historically significant places, wildlife sanctuaries, it is attracting a lot of tourists from around the globe. It exhibits a perfect blend of traditional culture and modern developments. It is also known by ‘Jewel of the west’ and ‘growth engine of India’. Ahmadabad, Gandhi Nagar, Jamnagar, Vadodara, Champaner, Porbander, Anand, Pavagadh, Mandvi, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Surat, etc. are some of the few places in Gujarat that are must to visit once.

In order to enjoy your Gujarat Tours, it is better to make a list of all the famous places to see in Gujarat so that you can visit there. With all the requisite information, you will be able to have a clearer view about organizing your trip in such away that all the important places are included in it. Here, is a list of all the important places that you can visit on your travel to Gujarat.

Famous Tourist Places to Visit in Gujarat

Ahmedabad- Due to the association of the name of Mahatma Gandhi, it holds a very prominent place in the history of India. Being one of the important cities in Gujarat, it is thronged by visitors from all over the world throughout the year. Ahmedabad is popular for its unique architecture and cultural blend of Hindu and Islamic religion. Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Step-well, Kankaria Lake, Bhadra Fort, Shaking Minarets, Calico Museum of Textiles and Hathee Singh Jain Temple are some of the famous places that can be visited.

• Jamnagar- Located at a distance of about 302 kms from the city of Gujarat, Jamnagar is best known for its forts, religious structures, palaces and other architectural structures. Some of the famous tourist spots in Jamnagar are Willington Crescent, Lakhota Fort, Jamsaheb's Palace, Adinath Mandir, Bala Hanuman Temple, Shantinath Mandir, Lakhota Museum, Ranmal Lake, etc.

• Porbandar- Home to some of the sacred shrines in India dating back ancient India, it offers a perfect blend of rustic and modern life. while on tour to Porbandar, one can visit Kirti Mandir, Sudama Mandir, Arya Kanya, Gurukul and Bharat Mandir, and Planetarium.
• Pavagadh- It is a small hill station famous for its enthralling beauty, landscapes and serene environment. It is bestowed with the title of world heritage site and is one of the most visited places in Gujarat attracting a lot of tourists. some of the places where you can pay a visit are Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Machi Haveli, Sadanshah Pir Dargah, Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh Hill and Pavagadh Temple.

So, now you the places you have to add in your visiting list. You can visit Gujarat anytime of the year, however, planning a tour in October or November around navratri time is highly recommended to get an overview of the culture of Gujarat.

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