Vibrant Gujarat, the most colorful state of India, situated at the western side of the country, at the shore of the Great Arabian Ocean. From last few decades, Gujarat is slowly but steadily blooming as an impressive tourist destination, offering splendid natural beauty, vibrant cultural colors and a safe ambience for the tourists. Gujarat is known for its rich diversified culture and glittering heritage. It is the birth place of the ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi. From here, Gandhi has fought many battles against the British rulers with his weapon of non-violence. Famous movements of Indian history against the colonial rulers had initiated from this holy place.
Gujarat holidays would be the most exciting and memorable journey of your life. It is such a state, where so many glittering cultural tints can be observed and as a tourist you have the unique chance to explore those colorful cultural aspects at the fullest. Moreover, Gujarat is famous for its desert areas. The charm of Indian deserts is truly fascinating and they can only be found in two states of India, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The desert of Kutch is the top notch tourist attraction of Gujarat. The desert is blessed with enticing natural aura, rich wildlife and fascinating ambience which is perfectly poised for promoting tourism sector.
Ahmadabad is the capital city of vibrant state of Gujarat and the city is known as the fastest growing city of Asia. The city promises immense growth and potential in the services sector as well as in some other major industries. It is a well-organized city, having a lot of accommodation options in offering for the tourists. Holidays in Gujarat should be started from its capital city Ahmadabad, which is accessible through air services as well as train services from the major Indian cities. From Ahmadabad, you can plan your trip for Gujarat. As there are plenty of tourist landmarks in Gujarat, it would take at least 10 to 15 days to explore the major tourist attractions of this state of India.
If you are an adventure lover, then select Gujarat as your next destination as it offers plenty of adventure opportunities. Gir forest national park is one of the prime attractions of Gujarat, offering wide variety of animal and plant species. Gir forest is the only area, where you will meet Indian lions. Apart from this place, lions are not found in India. The white desert of Kutch is also an inhabitant for various unique animals, especially reptiles like snake, lizards, etc. Another major place for wildlife expedition is Polo national forest, which is a must-visit during holidays in Gujarat.
Sabarmati Ashram is another major tourist landmark in Gujarat, which carries immense historic importance. This is the ashram of Mahatma Gandhi, where he used to reside with his followers. Many freedom movements for India were initiated from this place. Gujarat is also famous for its delicious local foods, which include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Though, most of the popular Gujarati dishes are vegetarian. Alcohol is strictly prohibited in Gujarat, but you may apply for permits for consuming alcohol and such permits are granted under certain conditions. The biggest festival in Gujarat is navaratri, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the local people.