Tour spots in Gujarat

The time period from beginning of Indian ancient age to today Gujarat plays a vital role on every field of Indian traditions and cultures. The first Indian culture Indus Valley Civilization includes some other major ancient metropolitan cities like Lothal, Dholavira and Gola Dhoro were established in this region. There have lots of historical cities, forts, monuments and temples. That is why Gujarat is a perfect destination for tourists who love historical sites.

Major templs – Dwarakadheesh Temple in Dwarka, Somnath Temple located in the Prabhas Kshetra, The Sun Temple, Shankheshwar Jain Temples at Ahmedabad, Patan houses 84 magnificent Jain Temples built by Kumarpal, Ambaji temple on the Arasur Hill, Dakor 90 km from Ahmedabad, Becharaji Temple at Mehsana district, Goddess temple of Chamunda in Surendranagar district, Pavagadh temple near by Baroda and Shamlaji temple is situated in Sabarkantha district.

Forts and Palace – Major forts of the state are Bhujia, Champaner, Dabhoi, Kanthkot, Lakhpat, Pavagadh, Roha and Tera Fort. Major palaces of the state are Adalaj Vav, Aina Mahal Digvir Niwas Palace, Ranjit Vilas Palace, Rao Pragmalji Palace, Rudra Mahal, Sarkhej Monuments and Sharad Baug Palace.

Major hill areas of Gujarat are Aravalli, Sahyadri, Vindhya, Satpura, Gir hills, Barda, Jessore, and Chotila etc. Saputara is the only hill station. Some other attractive places to visit in Gujarat are several wildlife sanctuaries, museums and lots of seasonal fair & festivals.

Wildlife sanctuaries of Gujrat include: Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary, Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Porbandar Bird Sanctuary, Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and Kutch Bustard Sanctuary etc. Museums of Gujrat include: Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya in Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar, The Calico Museum of Textiles at Ahmedabad, The Vadodara Museum in Vadodara and the Lakhota museum in Jamnagar etc.