Places of gujarat

Associated with Mahatma Gandhi, the Apostle of peace and non-violence whose simple Ahram on the bank of River Sabarmati is now a site of national pilgrimages; renowned as a great textile & commercial center and as the ‘Manchester of India’. Ahmedabad is the second largest prosperous and thriving city in western India. Place of Interest: Gandhi Ashram, Jumma Masjid, Kanakaria Lake, Hatheesinh Jain Temple, Sidi Sayyed Mosque, Adalaj Step-well, Sarkhej Roza.

LOTHAL:
A find of tremendous archaeological significance, this site 87 kms from Ahmedabad was discovered some 20 years ago. Lothal has proved to be a full-fledged settlement of the Harappan era dating as far back as the 2nd millennium B.C. (Museum Friday closed)

NALSAROVAR:
This delightful bird sanctuary of Gujarat nestles around the Nal Lake 71 kms from Ahmedabad. The lake extends over avast, low-lying stretch. Winter migrants from the north include the Rosy Pelicans, the Flamingos, the White Storks, Brahminy Ducks and Herons.

BHUJ:
The old walled city of Bhuj is the most important town in the area. The Oldest museum in Gujarat is located in Bhuj. Places of Interest: Museum, Ayanamahal, Cenotaphs, Lakes, Old Palace, and Flamingo Sanctuary.

MANDVI:
Mandvi founded in 1581 AD has a fortification with 25 bastions. The Rukmavati Bridge built in 1883 is the longest existing one of its kind. Mandvi is also well known for its beautiful sea beach and the Vijay Villas Palace built in 1935.

NARAYAN SAROVAR:
Narayan Sarovar is 210 kms from Bhuj. Narayan Sarovar is one of the five holy lakes of the Hindu faith.

JUNAGADH:
Junagadh lies at the foot of Girnar Hill and takes its name from the ‘Old Fort’, which circles the medieval town. Places of Interest: Uparkot Fort, Ashoka’s Rock Edicts, Damodar Kund, Chorwad Beach, Maqbara of Mahabat Kahn, The Darbar Hall Museum.

SOMNATH
The legendary shore temple of Somnath is one of the twelve most sacred Shiva shrine in India.

JAMNAGAR:
Jamnagar is the Adobe of the Jadeja Rajput rulers of Nawanagar and the capital of their state. Places of Interest: Solarium, Lakota Fort and Kotha Bastion, Rozi and Bedi Ports.

PALITANA:
The city of shrines. Couches atop the Shatrunjaya hills, the 863 temples built in honour of Jain Teerthankaras are a spectacular sight to behold. Jainism has been instrumental in taking Indian temple architecture to great heights.

DWARKA:
One of the main centers of the Krishna legend sits on the western most tip of the Gujarat peninsula, a sentinel over looking the Arabian Sea.

PORBANDAR:
Porbandar is a picturesque old seaport associated with the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. Commemorating this event is the Kirti Mandir Memorial, which contains the little room where the Mahatma was born. Porbandar has a pleasant beach with beach villas.

MODHERA
The Sun Temple of Modhera is one of the finest examples of Indian temples architecture of its period. Built in 1026 A.D. the temple is dedicated to the Sun- God, Surya and stands high on a plinth overlooking a deep stone-steeped tank. Every inch of the edifice, both inside and outside is magnificently carved with Gods and Goddesses, birds, beasts and flowers.

PATAN
Home of the famous Patola silk saris, Patan is a beautiful old town with Jain temples and carved wooden houses. Ranakivav (step-well) and Sahastraling lake are also interesting places to visit in Patan.

VADNAGAR
Vadnagar is a showcase of the history of about 1000 years, with an ancient fort wall, gates, and street structure. The great Temples, Torans, Havelis, Vavs, Kunds, Ghats & Water wells were the backdrop for colourful, vibrant scenes of daily life and religious rituals.

VADODARA:
Once the capital of the princely Gaekwads, Vadodara is a graceful city of palaces, parks, temples and museums. Places of Interest: Nazarbaugh Palace, Kirti Mandir, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, Makarpura Palace, Pratap Vilas Palace, Museum and Picture Gallery.

CHAMPANER:
It is situated 47 kms from Vadodara. The town of Champaner was subjugated by Sultan Mehmum Begara in 1484 and made it his new capital. Champaner lies at the foot of Pavagadh Fort.

PAVAGADH FORT:
The hill of Pavagadh rises from Champaner in three stages. The plateu at an alitiute of 1471 ft. is known as the Machi Haveli. Pavagadh is 49 kms from Vadodara, and is also known as the birthplace of Gujarat’s famous musician, Baiju, who preceded Tansen.

SURAT:
Surat has been one of the most prosperous of cities of India in the 17th and 18th century. The East India Company established its first warehouses in Surat in 1612. Places of Interest: The old Fort, Dumas, Hazira, Tithal.

SAPUTARA HILL:
Gujarat’s picturesque hill station is perched on a plateau in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadri Range. At an altitude of about 1000 m, it has a cool bracing climate. Saputara has been developed as a planned hill resort with all the necessary amenities likte hotels, parks, swimming pools, boat club, theatres and a museum.