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Unleash the beauty of the state that encompasses many tourists spots. The state rich in handicrafts, history, culture and natural
beauty, Gujurat is one destination that is needed to be explored.
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Destinations in Gujrat |
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Ahmedabad |
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Saputara |
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Dwarka |
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Mandvi |
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Bhuj |
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Porbandar |
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Rajkot |
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Junagadh |
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General Information:-
Area : 196,024 square kilometers.
Capital : Gandhinagar
Population : 5,05,96,992
Language : Gujarati
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Ahmedabad - Places of Interest |
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Ahemdabad which blends harmoniously an ancient heritage with a vibrant present.
Travel to Ahemdabad to unfold its magnificent tourist spots like Jama Masjid , Sidi Saiyad’s Mosque, Sidi Bashir’s Mosque and
Shaking Minarets , Lothal, Modhera. As one of the principal city of Gujarat, your Ahmedabad travel will be an enticing
experience. Your Ahmedabad travel will encompass rich kaleidoscope of history, art and culture, rich architecture and imposing monuments and thus it makes the tour an
enticing experience. |
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Saputara - Places of Interest |
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Saputara, literally the ‘abode
of serpents’, is Saputara best known hill resort ,at the height of 875 metres, saputara offers a pleasant climate and panoramic view of lush green Dang forest. The
hill station is small enough to be entirely covered by foot. perched on a plateau in the Dangs forest area in the Sahyadri range of mountains, offering
breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset. The town has an image of a serpent on the banks of the river Sarpganga which is worshipped by adivasis or tribals.
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Dwarka - Places of Interest |
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Dwarka is an important city for Hindu Pilgrimage. This was the kingdom of
Lord Krishna. The entire city was revealed by marine excavations.The major attractions of Dwarka are Jagat Mandir,The Sharada Peetha, Bet Dwarka also known as
Bet Shankhoddar and Nageswar Mahadev. |
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Mandvi |
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Close by the sea, with an option to entertainment, lies one of the finest beaches in Gujrat which is the Ahmedpur-Mandvi
Beach. One can have the access to water sports at this beautiful beach. It is situated at a distance of 298 kms away from Ahmedabad. The seawater over
here is clear and is the perfect place for swimming. |
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Bhuj |
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The old walled city of Bhuj is the most important town in
the area. The oldest museum in Gujarat is located in Bhuj. Major Attractions of Bhuj are Aina Mahal Palace, Cenotaphs Complex, Kera, Koteshwar, Narayan
Sarovar. |
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Porbandar |
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This ancient port on the Saurashtra peninsula, on the Arabian Sea is
mentioned in Skanda Purana as Sudamapuri and Ashmavati. It is the city of a mythological story about the great friendship between Lord Krishna and Sudama.
Porbandar was the last capital of the Jethwa Rajputs, who ruled this area for about 1200 years- shifting capitals from Ghumli, Ranpur and Chhaya. |
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Rajkot |
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Rajkot is well placed in the Saurashtra region of the
Gujarat state in India. Rajkot, now a major industrial town, was once the capital of Gujarat. It owes the legacy of ancient civilization and freedom struggle.
Gandhi has rightly appellated the city as a priceless laboratory for the freedom struggle with a foundation of non-violence. Rajkot is also the storehouse of
Gujarati handlooms and handicrafts, famous all over India for their international standard quality. |
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Junagadh |
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Junagadh was the capital of the Junagadh State under the Muslim rulers of Babi Nawabs. in
Gujarati, `Junagadh' literally means an ancient fort. The junagadh town is located at the foothills the sacred hill of Girnar and occupies a special place in the
history of Gujarat. |
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