Gujarat Tours- A Repository of Vibrant Culture and Heritage

Gujarat, also known as the ‘Jewel in the West’ is one of the most developed states in India. Renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historical sites and lion population, this state never fails to enchant you. From historical monuments to magnificent temples and wildlife to colorful celebrations, Gujarat tours offer everything to make your vacations mesmerizing to the hilt. Gujarat is not only popular as a tourist destination but also as the land where many eminent personalities took birth such as Mahatma Gandhi, Dhirubhai Ambani and Ratan Tata.

Gujarat has a 1600 kilometer coastline and an easily traversable landscape. The largely visible Jain community is highly responsible for the significant growth of Gujarat’s trade and commerce. Spectacular white marble temples, exquisite and delectable vegetarian cuisines and prohibition regarding the consumption of alcoholic drinks could be attributed to the industrial growth and peace-loving community of this state.

Renowned as the ‘Manchester of the East’, Ahmedabad is a charming mini-metropolis and a major destination of Gujarat tours. Straddling the Sabarmati River, Ahmedabad offers a flawless blend of past and present. The traditional Ahmedabad city offers old-world charm manifested in mosques and wooden Jain temples while the walled city of Ahmadabad is known for its intricately carved wooden architecture and neighborhood settlements of poles. Then there is Vadodara, also known as the Sansakari Nagri (cultural city), which houses the wonderful UNESCO World Heritage site Champaner- Pavagarh Archaeological Park.

The beaches of Gujarat are the loveliest and its sand varies in texture and colors from gray to golden to silver. Among all the beaches, Ahmedpur Mandvi is one of the most beautiful and picturesque and offers peaceful ambience as well as various water sport activities. While staying at Gujarat's beaches, a tourist can have exotic vacations along with bird watching and cultural tour.

Gujarat tours also offers opportunity to rub shoulders with the rich wildlife and bird species spread across this state. It is considered as the paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. Gujarat is home to some highly endangered species such as Asiatic Lions in Gir National Park and the Great Indian Bustard at Kutch Bustard Sanctuary.

Gujarat tour plays a predominant role in promoting some important pilgrims and revered shrines in India. Somnath temple in Junagarh district of the state is renowned for being one of the twelve jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Then there is Dwarka which is one of the four pilgrimages widely revered by Hindu pilgrims and has an important place in history owing to its relation with Lord Krishna. Apart from these pilgrimages, Gujarat has world famous Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar and the Sun temple in Modhera.

Thanks to its rapid industrialization growth and the standards of living, Gujarat certainly scores the top slot when it comes to holidays in India. The aforementioned destinations and attractions is a small list of things to do during tours to Gujarat. When ii comes to the best in Gujarat, this ‘Jewel in the West’ has this and much more to offer. Varied experiences, world class hospitality, and eclectic mélange of culture and modernity add to the vibrant tour experience in Gujarat.

The Harren is a full time writer and an expert in traveling when it comes to vacations in India. His articles offer practical information about various tour options available in India. The harren’s niche include Gujarat tour packages, Goa tours, Kerala tours, Rajasthan tours, group holidays, Beach adventures and North India travel among others.