Gujarat is one of the most diverse and also one of the popular tourist destinations in India. From bustling and busy cities like Ahmedabad, to unique wildlife of Gir, Gujarat has everything to offer that would make your holiday a memorable one.
If it has been on your list for a while and are still looking for reasons to visit Gujarat, then this article will give you enough reasons to plan your next trip to Gujarat:
This is a perfect place for history lovers who want to look inside Mahatma Gandhi’s life. You can visit the living quarter of Gandhi. There is also an open-air museum that presents an informative record of his teachings and life.
It is the latest addition to the long list of popular destinations in Gujarat. It is the world’s tallest statue and currently has the maximum number of visitors among all tourist attractions in Gujarat. It is dedicated to SardarVallabhbhai Patel and stands 182 meters in Narmada Valley Kevadiya colony. There are other reasons as well to visit this place like sound and laser show, butterfly garden, cactus garden, Ayurvedic wellness center, etc.
There is a saying, ‘if you have not visited Rann of Kutch, you have not visited anything in Gujarat.’ Rann of Kutch is a symphony of salt and sand between the boundless Thar desert and the Arabian sea. A moonlight camel safari is one of the musts to do things.
For temple lovers, the Somnath temple is a sheer delight. It is the first and most sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. It is on the shores of the Arabian Sea. As per legends, it is a place where Lord Krishna ended his Leela and started for heavenly abode. Other temple to visit when in Gujarat includes the iconic Sun Temple at Modhera. It is the temple dedicated to the solar deity and is almost 1000 years old.
The best time to visit Marine National Park is between November and March. It is India’s first marine national park and wildlife sanctuary. It is perhaps the only place in India where you can see coral reefs without diving in the water.
Other than this, the Gir Forest National Park and Blackbuck National Park in Velavadar near Bharuch should also be on your itinerary.
Whether you are in Gujarat for a day or for 10 days, you need to check the local food of Gujarat and we are sure your next trip will be to Gujarat. Some of the local delicacies you should try are Khaman, Thepla, Khandvi, Undhiyu, Muthiya, Handvo, Fafda-Jalebi, Ghari, Khakhra, Doodhpak, Chorafali, and the list goes on.