Gujarat Tours: A Kaleidoscope of Vibrant Culture

Gujarat, the most colorful state in India is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, great historical sites and splendid wildlife. Popularly known as the "Jewel in the West", Gujarat is one of the famous tourist destinations in India. Tourists from the country and the world, come here to explore its beauty. People of the state bestow a warm and splendid welcome to tourists. From historical monuments to magnificent temples, wildlife to colorful festivals, Gujarat tours offer almost everything to make your vacations astounding. The land of Gujarat has also given birth to the "Father of Nation", Mahatma Gandhi.

Ahmedabad

"Manchester of the East", Ahmedabad is renowned as the commercial capital of Gujarat. In other words, it is the commercial hub of the state. Ahmedabad enjoys a booming cultural tradition, rich culinary traditions and the forte of the city is their folk art.

The city is renowned for its certain tourist attractions, which will lure your attention towards them. These attractions include Gujarat Science City, Calico Museum of Textiles, Swaminarayan Mandir, Jama Masjid, Vastrapur Lake and Hathee Singh Jain temple.

Vadodara

Vadodara, also known as Sanskari Nagari, is situated on the banks Vishwamitri river. The traditional handicrafts of the city are famous all across the country, which include embroidery with gold, silver and silk thread, gold and silver ornaments, and engraving on ebony, sandalwood and other wood and lacquer work.

Vadodara is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Gujarat. Some of the major tourist attractions in Vadodara include Nazar bagh Palace, Maharaja Palace, Maharaja Fatehsingh Museum, Namada Canal, Kabirvad and Baps Swaminarayan mandir. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, emblazoned as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, is situated nearby and major tourist attraction owing to its immense cultural and heritage value.

Gandhinagar

Gandhhinagar, situated on the west bank of the Sabarmati River, is the capital of the state. It is the second planned city in India after Chandigarh and is renowned for its Educational and Research Institutes. The city presents the spacious and well organized look for an architecturally integrated city.

The city is famous for some of its attractions, which will entice your attention towards their mesmerizing charm. The attractions include Akshardham temple, Children’s Park, Sarita Udyan, Deer Park and Craftsmen’s Village.

Porbandar

The birth place of the "Father of the Nation" – M.K. Gandhi, Porbandar has got its name registered in the history of the country. It is also popularly known as the "White City" because of its white stone construction. Situated on the west coast of India, the city is remarkably planned with stone structures and rich carvings.

The city has numbers of religious places and public buildings overlooking the serene waters of the sea. There are many attractions, which you would like to explore such as Kirti Mandir, Darbargadh, Sudama Mandir, Chowpati, Huzoor Palace and much more.

Junagadh

Situated at the foot of Girnar Hill, Junagadh takes its name from the ‘Old Fort’, which encircles the medieval town. It is a wonderful nature reserve for various flora and fauna and is also the dwelling of the majestic Asiatic Lion. It is an ancient city, which has many eye catching temples, museums, palaces and caves.

A plethora of tourists from all across the globe come to Junagadh every year in various seasons and occasions. Some of the tourist attractions of the city are Somnath, Girnar, Uparkot Fort, Chorwad Beach and Sasan Gir Forest and Sanctuary.

Gujarat tour packages provide you an opportunity to explore various tourist destinations, which include Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Porbandar, Gandhinagar, Junagadh and much more. Renowned as the cradle of culture and home to an array of heritage sites makes Gujarat one of the popular tourist destinations in India. Gujarat tours offers fulfilling vacations to the tourists catering to diverse needs of the tourist looking forward to explore this vibrant state.

Harren Lee is an avid traveler and has same passion for writing. His articles offer practical information, review, news and interesting trivia about traveling and holidays in India and luxury trains in India. This article include information about Gujarat tour packages.