Visiting Gujarat Anytime Soon? Must Visit These Places Of Tourist Attraction

The beauty of Gujarat can be experienced in its amazing archaeological and natural sights, lip-smacking cuisine, stunning craftwork and pleasant music. There is so much to explore and behold that it can be an overload for your senses at times. But there are some places that you cannot afford to miss when on a trip to Gujarat. Here’s a look at them so that you can add these places to your itinerary for your trip to Rangeelo Gujarat!

The Mast Masts In Your Gujarat Itinerary

Statue Of Unity: This 182 meter architectural marvel is the tallest statue in India and is situated near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Kevadia.

Dwarakadheesh Temple: This is part of the Char Dhaam yatra and one of the iconic temples of Lord Krishna in the country.

Rani Ki Vav: If you want to check out one of the finest step wells in India, then this place should be on your trip itinerary of Gujarat. The beautifully carved sculptures here include that of Apsaras showing solah shringar and myriad motifs carved with such intricacy that you will surely be wowed.

Haji Pir Dargah: Located on the India-Pakistan border at Kutch, this is the dargah of the most popular saint in the country.

Gir National Park: Located in Junagadh, this national park is home of the majestic Asiatic lions.

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Lothal: If Ahmedabad is part of your itinerary, how can you miss one of the most famous archaeological sites in India? The city of Lothal was part of the Indus Valley and you can see a well-planned market area and a dockyard here.

Great Rann Of Kutch: A trip to Gujarat is incomplete without having a glimpse of this vast expanse of white salty marshland that seems as if it is extending into nothingness. Also, the Rann Utsav, held usually in the winter months from November to February is a sight to behold. It is the best time to visit and buy Kutchi craftwork, experience Kutchi cuisine and have a look at the cultural abundance of Gujarat.

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Laxmi Vilas Palace in Baroda: The official residence of the Maharaja of Baroda and his family, this palace is apparently four times the size of UK’s Buckingham Palace!

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Garba Galore

If you have planned your Gujarat trip during Navratri then do visit, United Way of Baroda, Vadodara Navratri Festival, Maa Shakti Garba and University of Baroda Faculty of Fine Arts at Vadodara and Friends Garba, Mirchi Rock And Dhol, Rajpath Club, GMDC Ground and Adukiyo Dadukiyo in Ahmedabad to view and participate in the event.

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When In Gujarat, Eat Like The Gujaratis Do!

Apart from the popular khaman dhokla, khakra, thepla, khandvi and fafda, do try the Gujarati jalebi, handvo, sev tamatar nu shaak, dakor na gota, chorafali, surati undhiyu, gathiya, gujarati kadhi, and patra vadi on your trip to Gujarat.

Gujarat is one of the best places for a family holiday and also a delight for the solo traveller. The best time to visit during the summer is from March to May while June to September is good for a monsoon trip. November to February is excellent for a winter trip to Gujarat when you can see the state in all its glory.

Surely with a variety of such culinary and visual experiences, all you would be saying at the end of your tip would be Kem Cho? Majja Ma!