Gujarat is one of the popular tourist destinations in India. It is situated in the westernmost part of India. Gujarat is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the western and the southwestern part and Pakistan in the northern part. The neighboring states are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The climatic condition of the state is of the diverse type. There is often maximum rain leading to flood.
The major districts of Gujarat are Amreli, Ahmedabad, Kutchh, Porbandar, Rajkot and a lot more. There are a number of museums, which are the major tourist attractions in Gujarat. The museums in Gujarat are Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Gandhi Museum, Calico Museum of Textiles, Morbi Tourism and a lot more.
Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery is situated in the Sayaji Bagh. The building belonged to the former Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad. The museum is a storehouse of Greek, Roman sculpture. There are European paintings in the museum. The Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery opens from 10am to 5pm.
Calico Museum of Textiles was established in the year 1948. It has earned the popularity of one of the leading museums of India. Paintings on cloth are one of the unique features of the museum. The museum is a storehouse of tents, costumes, fabrics and a lot more. The Calico Textiles Museum opens from 10.15am to 2.30pm and to 5pm. It remains closed on the pubic holidays and government holidays.
Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya is established in the year 1951. The museum is a storehouse of the photographs, manuscripts, books of Gandhiji. The museum remains open on all days.
Gujarat has a well-developed infrastructure. Railway is one of the major mode of transportation in Gujarat.
There are a number of places of accommodation in Gujarat. The hotels will cater to the needs of the discerning travelers. Some of the best facilities are provided to the guests. There are both luxurious places of accommodation and budget places of accommodation in Gujarat.
What to see in Gujarat:
The state of Gujarat is renowned for its beaches, temple towns and historic capitals with its rich wildlife and hill resorts. Apart from this Gujarat is one of the most popular pilgrimage centers for the Jains, with some interesting sights at the Jain Temple centers near Junagadh. On your tour to Gujarat you cannot afford to miss a glimpse of the colorful tribal villages of Kutch.
Festivals: The tradition of Kite flying forms an integral part of the state of Gujarat, be it the festival of Makar Sankranti or a celebration to mark the end of winter. On your tour to Gujarat you can enjoy the International Kite Festival held every year at Ahmedabad in the month of January.
Wildlife: The state of Gujarat is home to a fascinating diversity of wildlife at some of the most popular wildlife reserves like the Gir National Park, 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.
Beaches in Gujarat: With a 1600km long coastline, the state of Gujarat is dotted with some really fine beaches like those of Ahmedpur-Mandvi, Kutch-Mandvi, Chorwad and Gopnath. The coast with its interesting Portuguese forts, shore temples, princely port cities and beach palaces was a popular historical center.
Temples in Gujarat: One of the major attractions of the state are its magnificently sculptured temples of Dwarka and some other sacred sites at Rukmini Temple, Dwarakadhisha Temple, Somanath Temple.
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