Gujarat situated in western India, is famous for its beaches, temple towns, historic capitals, rich wildlife and hill resorts. There are lots of places to explore, discover and experience in the state.
The key cities of the state are Ahmedabad, Vadodara (Baroda), Surat, Rajkot and Jamnagar.
The important landmarks of the state are Sidi Sayed Jali, Adalaj Wav and Sabarmati Ashram while the temples like Rukmini Temple, Dwarakadhisha Temple, Somanath Temple. Shamalaji temple, Shiva temple at Vasan, Hanuman temple at Sarangpur, Jain pilgrimage at Sankeshwar are sacred pilgrimage symbols of the state.
Gujarat is a home of rare Asiatic lion. Besides Gir National Park, the other notable national parks of the state are Marine National Park, Blackbuck National Park, Vansda National Park, Wild Ass Sanctuary, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Narayan Sarovar Chinkara Sanctuary, Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary and Thol Wildlife Sanctuary.
The 1600 kms long coastline of the state is dotted with some lovely beaches like Ahmedpur-Mandvi, Kutch-Mandvi, Chorwad and Gopnath.
A visit to the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, Utensils Museum also should be included in the itinerary of the tourists.
The tourists can enjoy comfortable stay in the hotels of Gujarat that are equipped with state of the art facilities.
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