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Gujarat Travel Guide

Gujarat is derived from Sanskrit (Gurjar-Rashtra), the Gurjar nation thus earlier it was known as ‘Gujjar Pradesh (Land of Gurjar). Gujarat was formed by splitting Bombay state in 1960 on linguistic lines.

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Hindi and English

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Indian Rupee (₹)

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UTC (+05:30)

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+91

Monuments in Gujarat

Ahmedabad old city

Ahmedabad was declared to be India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City in 2017. This City was founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah in the 15th century. The Old City is divided into pols,it has some of the finest Indo-Islamic architecture and Hindu Muslim art in India.
Opening hours: 10 Am – 5 Pm

Modhera Sun temple

Gujarat village Modhera holds a place of one of the most significant Sun temple. The temple was built by Solanki in 11th century. The temple consisting of a carved stepped tank, assembly hall, and main shrine. It’s covered in intricate stone sculptures. The sanctum is positioned in a way that it receives the first rays of the morning sun at the equinox.
Opening hours: 7 Am – 6 Pm

Rani ki Vav (the Queen's Stepwell), Patan

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rani ki Vav is an ancient abandoned stepwell dating back to the 11th century. It was also constructed during the Solanki dynasty, apparently in memory of ruler Bhimdev I, by his widowed wife. Opening hours: 8.30 Am - 7 Pm

Palitana

Palitana, a principal pilgrim center for Jains, has accumulated nearly 900 temples and more are being constructed. Climb in excess of 3,000 steps to the top of the hill to find an astonishing Jain temple complex with sensational views.

The Kutch

The Kutch region of Gujarat is stretch of largely barren and harsh desert landscape apparently spans more than 40,000 square kilometers. Its name, Kutch (or Kachchh), refers to the fact that it alternates between wet and dry. Much of Kutch consists of seasonal wetlands known as the Great Rann of Kutch (famous for its salt desert) and smaller Little Rann of Kutch (famous for its Wild Ass Sanctuary). Other attractions in the Kutch region include historic Bhuj, villages and traditional handicrafts, the ship building in the port town of Mandvi, and the Dholavira ruins of an ancient Indus Valley Civilization/Harappan city.

Dawarka

Dawarka One of the four most sacred char dham Hindu pilgrimage sites and seven most ancient sapta puri religious cities in India. The Krishna Janmashtami festival is a major event there. Here Dwarkadhish Temple, built around 200 BC, and Jagat Mandir. Head down to Gomti Ghat, at the holy water's edge, for a spectacle of decorated camels, tea stalls, and seashell jewelery sellers.

Marine National Park

Marine National Park lies along the coast on the way to Dwarka. It was established as a national park in 1982 and is the first of its kind in India. The national park is made up of 42 islands, 33 of which are surrounded by coral reef, and is home to diverse marine and bird life. The main one, Narara Island, is accessible by car and a long walk during low tide.

Somnath

An important pilgrimage destination, Somnath is one of the 12 jyotirlinga (shrines of Lord Shiva, where he's worshiped as a linga of light) in India. The temple was ransacked by Islamic invaders and rebuilt numerous times, with the final reconstruction taking place after India achieved Independence. Mahashivratri is celebrated in a big way there.

Gir National Park

Gir National Park, the only place in the world where the Asiatic lion can now be seen. Gir is considered to be the largest dry deciduous forest in western India. There's plenty of other wildlife there, including around 300 types of birds. You'll have the best chance of spotting a lion if you go during March until May, although to most comfortable time to visit the park is from December until March. Safaris run daily.

Junagadh

This is a prefect combination of Indo-Islamic architectural, the intricate design of the striking 19 century Mahabat Maqbara mausoleum complex of local rulers at Junagadh. This historical city, whose name means Old Fort is situated at the bottom of the sacred and temple-covered Girnar hills.

Saputara

Saputara, meaning "Abode of Serpents" is situated on a densely forested plateau on top of the Sahyadri range. This hill station has been developed as a tourist destination with hotels around a large lake, boat club, tribal museum, cable car, artist village, and other attractions.

Velavadar Blackbuck National Park

Blackbuck, the unusual spiral-horned Indian antelope, lives at Velavadar. It's also home to many species of grassland birds.

Shopping in Gujarat

Delhi has very popular and lively market, which you will definitely find very interesting:
  • Law Yard Market - Ahmedabad

One of the best places to purchase Gujarati traditional wear. The marketplace sells a variety of the famous mirror work clothing clothing and fabrics that Gujarat is well-known for.

  • Dhalgarward/ Teen Darwaja - Ahemdabad
This place is famous for its traditional garments, sarees, dress material, Chaniya choli and others at very reasonable rates.
  • Rander Road, Surat-Sindhi Market Surat Gujarat
Rander Road is known for its clothes in Surat. The marketplace is constantly discovered dynamic with both tourists and locals day in and day out.

Gujarat Cuisine

Gujarati cuisine has been influenced by two prominent movements in history. First is the influence of Jainism and second, that of Vaishnavism. The Jain influence came in even earlier than 6th century BC when the teachings of Mahavira had considerable influence on the common people as well as the royalty. Gujarat is widely perceived to be a vegetarian state
  • Khaman( The sponge snack)
A tasty and healthy steamed snack made from freshly ground lentils and chickpea flour, it is very similar to its humble cousin, the world-famous -dhokla.
  • Thepla
No Gujarati journeys, picnics, foreign trips or even business trips are complete without this ubiquitous snack. Made from gram flour, whole wheat flour, fresh fenugreek leaves and spices, these flatbreads are healthy snacking options with a long shelf life.
  • Khandvi
Thin layers of gram flour cooked with buttermilk and rolled up in mushy goodness, seasoned with sautéed sesame seeds and a few other spices, that’s khandvi
  • Undhiyu, The Winter Delicacy
The king of Gujarati dishes Undhiyu is the reason why a Gujarati eagerly awaits winter. It derives its name from the Gujarati word undhu, meaning inverted, it is a classical Gujarati dish made in an inverted clay pot.
  • Muthiya
Named after the action that is used to shape the dough, these fist-cakes make for a great breakfast or evening snack.
  • Handvo
Traditionally prepared over charcoal or in a pressure cooker, handvo is essentially a savory cake
  • Fafda-Jalebi
Fafda is a crunchy, fried chickpea flour snack, jalebi is a sweet deep-fried pretzel made of wheat flour and dipped in sugar. Together, they are a match made in heaven.
  • Lilva Kachori
A great winter and monsoon tea-time snack, kachoris are balls made of flour and stuffed with any filling of your choice.
  • Sev Tameta nu Shak
sweet, salty, tangy, spicy shak (vegetable preparation) made from tomatoes and sev is a favourite Gujarati dish, especially
  • Gujarati Kadhi
No Gujarati thali meal is ever complete without the kadhi. Distinctively recognized because of its white color, this is a traditional dish made of sour curd, spiced with thickened gram flour and sweetened with a jaggery or sugar.
  • Khichu
Khichu dough made from rice flour added to boiling water alongside green chillies, cumin seeds, and sesame seeds, then cooked in steam and seasoned with groundnut oil.
  • Gota
Gota is Gujarat’s very own pakoda dish made from gram flour and fenugreek leaves. Originating from the village of Dakor in Gujarat, Gota is a traditional Gujarati dish and a special

Interesting Facts of Gujarat

  • It is an alcohol free state
Gujarat is a state, which has banned alcohol since time immemorial.
  • Gandhinagar is the greenest capital of Asia
This city is full of greenery. The city has also maintained it and has always worked around it, making it look healthier and greener.
  • Amul
the taste of India is a brand from Gujarat
  • Gujarat has the highest number of airports
The Gujarat state has 14 airports, which are always busy.
  • Gujarat has the largest coastline
Gujarat has the lengthiest coastline in the country. The length of this coastline is around 1200 kilometres.
  • It has the highest number of Jain Temples
The city Palitana in the Bhavnagar district has more than 900 jain temples.

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