Places To Visit In Gujarat

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There are many places to visit in Gujarat and to make your huge number of vacations memorable. The Father of India, Mahatma Gandhi also belongs to this state. The state offers you, scenic beauty, cultural beauty, and historic beauty. It is a technologically advanced state, which is having the largest petro mechanical complex in the city. The grace, of all ‘Gujarat tourist places’, cannot be explained in words. If you really want to know about the state, then visit this state, which will surely give you unforgettable memories. The cuisines of Gujarat are mainly vegetarian, but the food of this state is very light, so you can digest it easily. The state is also known as the ‘Jewel of the West’. Every Gujarat destination has its own beauty and importance. A unique type of handicrafts can be seen here, like high-quality weaving, hand block printing, and many more. Places to visit in Gujarat are:

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Surat

Earlier Surat was known as Suryapur. This city is the 3^rd cleanest city of India. Surat is also called as Textile City because of the production of silk and other fabrics & also known as Diamond City, because 95% of rough diamonds are cut and polished here. Surat is one of important, interesting and famous tourist spot of Gujarat. It is the 4^th fastest growing city in the world. It is the most dynamic city of India. Places to visit in Surat:

Jagdish Chandra Bose Aquarium
Surat Castle
ISKCON Temple
Suvali Beach
Hazira
Sardar patel Museum
Dumas Beach
Chintamani Jain Temple
Science Centre
Ambika Niketan Temple
Ubharat Beach
Bardoli
Tithal Beach
Choppati, Jawahar Lal Nehru Museum
Dutch Garden
Dandi
Swami Narayan Temple
Vansada Natinal Park
Amaazia Amusement Park
Gavier Lake

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is the largest city of Gujarat. It is situated on the banks of river Sabarmati. Ahmedabad is the second largest producer of Cotton in India. It is having the second oldest stock exchange in the country. Ahmedabad is one of the interesting place to visit in Gujarat. The city was founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah, in 1411 A.D. It is having the world’s oldest mall known as ‘Gujari Bazaar’, which was founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah. Places to visit in Ahmedabad are:

Sabarmati Ashram
Vaishno Devi Temple
Adalaj Step Well
Kamala Nehru Zoo
Juma Masjid
Swaminarayan Temple
Dada Hari Wav
Calico Textile Museum
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
Kankaria Lake
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
World Vintage Car Museum
Jhulta Minar
Iskcon Temple
Science City
Bhadra Fort

Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat. It is the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. This city is located on the West Bank of Sabarmati River. Gandhinagar is one of the well planned city of India. It is one of the peaceful place to visit in Gujarat, as the city is free from heavy traffic and noise. In every sector of the city there are shopping centers, place for playing children, temples, greenery and many other things which will give you calmness in the city. Places to visit in Gandhinagar are:

Akshardham Temple
Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park
Hanuman Temple
Mahudi Jain Temple
Adalaj Step Well
Agora Mall
Craftsmen Village
Children’s Park
Gujarat Science City
Trimandir
Dandi Kutir
Sarita Udyan
Puneet Van
Capital Complex
Aallola Hills Resort and Golf Course

Vadodara

Vadodara also called as ‘Baroda’ is situated on the banks of river Vishwamitri and is the third largest city of Gujarat. The city is also known as ‘cultural Capital’ of Gujarat. Vadodara is an exploring historical sites, in Gujarat Tourism. It is a graceful city having parks, temples, palaces and many historic sites. Vadodara is also known as ‘Garden of Gujarat’. It is the fastest growing city of Gujarat and also an industrial hub of Gujarat. Places to visit in Vadodara are:

Laxmi Vilas Palace
Aurobindo Ashram
Nazarbaug Palace
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Sayaji Baug
Khanderao Market
Champaner-pavagadh Archaeological Park
Makarpura palace
Chhota Udaipur
Surya Mandir
Ajwa Nimeta Dam and Gardens
EME Temple
Kirti Stambh
Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery
Kadia Dunger Caves

Patan

Patan is an ancient fortified town. It was founded in 754 AD, by Vanraj Chavda. It is the hub of finest made textiles in the world. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, which is situated in Patan and it was named after Acharya Hemachandra. Earlier is was known as North Gujarat University. The city is famous for its Patola Sari, which is the finest Hand Woven Sarees produced here. Places to visit in Patan are:

Rani Ka Vav
Khan Sarovar
Patola Sari Making Unit
Hemchandracharya Gyan Mandir
Sahastralinga Talav
Jain Temple
Patan Museum
The Central Zoo

Dwarka (Somnath)

Dwarka, the glamorous kingdom of Lord Krishna. It is situated at the opening of Gomti River, on the Arbian Sea. The city is mainly known for Dwarkadheesh Temple. The city is one of the spiritual and holy place in Gujarat tourism. According to the traditional story, Dwarka was submarined in water after the death of Lord Krishna, later the city was rebuild. It is also known as the ‘Golden City’. Places to visit in Dwarka are:

Somnath Temple
Dwarka Beach
Beyt Dwarka
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Rukshamanee Mandir
Gomati ghat
Dwarkadish Temple
Gita Temple
Dwarka Lighthouse
Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Mandir
Samudra Narayan Temple
Dunny Point
Hanuman Dandi Temple

Jamnagar

Jamnagar is beautiful place to visit in Gujarat. The city was actually built by Jam Saheb Shri Ranjitsinhji, in its modern look. World’s largest oil refinery of Reliance Industries, has been setup in this town. Jamnagar is also known as ‘Brass City’, because of the production of brass parts and extruded rods. It is also called as ‘Jewel of Kathiawar’. There are lots of lovely monuments, beaches, island, national parks and many other sites to see. Places to visit in Jamnagar are:

Lakhota Fort
Kotha Bastion
Willingdon Crescent
Ranmal Lake
Bhora Hajira
Darbargadh Palace
Marine National Park
Sivrajpur Beach
Pratap Vilas Palace
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary
Lakhota Palace and Museum
Bhujiyo Kotho
Positra Beach
Shri Swami Narayan Mandir
Pirotan Island

Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil, in 1724. The city is having the world’s largest ship breaking yard. It is an important center of diamond cutting and polishing industry. Beautiful water bodies and small hills makes it the lovely Gujarat destination. The city is having the largest production of salt. Bhavnagar is also famous for the Gujarati snack known as ‘Ganthiya’. Places to visit in Bhavnagar are:

Barton Library
Takhteshwar Temple
Gangajaha
Gopnath Mahadev Temple
Victoria Park
Gaurishankar Lake
Gandhi Smriti and Barton Museum
Bhav Vilas Palace
Black Buck National Park
Pill Garden
Gandhi Smirti
Nilambag Palace

Rajkot

Rajkot is the 4^th largest city of Gujarat. It is the seventh cleanest city of India and 22^nd fastest growing city of the world. Rajkot is located on the banks of river Aji. The city was founded by Vibhoji Ajoji Jadeja in 1612. The city is famous for Bandhani Sarees, furniture, silver, textiles, silk embroidery, and patch work. Places to visit in Rajkot are:

Watson Museum
Ramakrishna Ashram
Jagat Mandir
Ishwariya Temple
Aji Dam
Prem Mandir
Jubliee Garden
Lal Pari Lake
Kaba Gandi No Delo
Rotary Midtown Dolls Museum
Nyari Dam
Khambhalida Caves

Porbandar

Porbandar is one of the coastal city of Gujarat. It is situated on Saurashtra peninsula, on the Arbian Sea. The city is the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of Nation) and Sudama (Friend of Lord Krishna). The attractive thing of the city is that, it is made in fully planned way, with beautiful stone work and cravings. Places to visit in Porbandar are: