Gujarat Tourism | Gujarat Fact File

Why  Gujarat  and Gujarat Tourism?
Some good reasons to travel to gujarat: -• Travelling is therapeautic
• Travelling is educational
• Travelling helps in learning diverse Culture Traits
• Gujarat harbours picturesque landscapes, historical sites
and long stretches of Coastlines
• A visit to Gujarat is rejuvenating, relaxing, Inspiring
• Relate to the vibrant culture and make friends
• Leave with spellbound Memories, lasting impressions
and life long learning

Gujarat Fact File:-
Area : 1,96,024 sq km
Population : 60,383,628
Capital : Gandhinagar
Principal Language : Gujarati
Other Languages : English, Hindi and other Indian languages
Literacy Rate : 79.31%
Rainfall : 93.2 cm
Temperature : Summer: min 25 degrees to 45 dig’s
Winter: min 15 degrees to max 35 dig’s
Season : November to February
Eco System : Ranges from deserts, scrublands, grasslands, deciduous forests, and wetlands to mangroves, coral reefs, estuaries, and gulfs.

Gujarat is one of the most diverse States in India. Its history stretches over a long years from the age old Harappan Civilization to the Mughal period. Gujarat's endless journey from Roots to Wings is timeless with historical and cultural traditions glorifying the State.

The Land of the Legends: - Gujarat, the Land of the Legends, is the birthplace of many Freedom fighters like the legendary Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and many others who fought the freedom struggle, infusing the qualities of tolerance, brotherhood, non-violence and patriotism into Indians.


Historical and Archaeological Monuments: - The cultural mix enhanced with over 4500 years of history has endowed Gujarat with some of the greatest historical and archaeological monuments. While Lothal offers an unparalleled insight into the Harappan civilization, Ahmedabad has specimens of Indo-Sarcenic architecture, Palitana has a profusion of temples in the Jain style, Junagadh displays Buddhist caves and Rajput architecture appears all over different parts of Gujarat. A major Tourist destination of immense potential, it’s historical monuments represent the great religions of Asia – Hindu, Buddhism, Jain, Islam, Parsi and Sikh.


Tourist visited Gujarat in past: - The total flow of tourist during the year 2006 – 07 was 12.34 million and recorded a growth of 15% over the previous year. Growth of 18.5% was observed in the tourist flow from foreign countries during 2006-07. With a number of more than 2 Lacs foreign tourists in 2006-07 and around 1.75 Lacs in 2005-06.

Gujarat Important Tourist Places

Ensembles, lifestyles and ways of living vary all over Gujarat. The fairs and festivals are full of enthusiasm, entertainment and spirituality. Gujarat is known world over for its Navratri celebration which sees people immersed in the spirit of dance for nine nights. The dance forms depend on the unique styles that have emerged in different cities. people have adopted this traditional dance and its varied forms by the name of ‘Garba’ and ‘Raas’.


Language is the very heart of our soul. Although the principal language of Gujarat is ‘Gujarati’ and other languages spoken are Hindi and English, Gujarat encompasses many languages and dialects throughout to its many regions, castes and traditions. People of North Gujarat speak ‘northern Gujarati’, Central Gujarat speaks ‘Charotari’, Saurashtra speaks ‘Kathiawadi’ , South Gujarat speaks ‘Surti’ and Kutchh speaks ‘Kutchi.’

Important Tourist Places
Major Cities
 Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar , Junagadh , Kutchh , Surat , Vadodara / Baroda

Major Towns
 Bhuj, Champaner , Chotta Udepur , Dabhoi , Danta , Dharampur , Dhoraji , Gondal , Halvad , Idar , Lakhpat , Mandvi, Morbi , Patan , Porbandar , Siddhapur, Vansada, Wadhvan, Wankaner, Zinzuwada

Important Tourist Places
Ahmedabad
The Jumma Masjid, Siddi Sayed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, The Pols, Sarkhej Roza, Teen Darwaja, Shah Alam Roza, Kankaria Lake, Hatheesing Jain Temple, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary.

Bhavnagar
 Velavadar Black Buck Sanctuary, Horse Riding Club

Jamnagar
 Lakhota Fort / Museum and Kotha Bastion, Bala Hanuman Temple

Junagadh
 Ashoka's Rock Edicts, Uperkot Fort, Sakkarbaug Zoo, Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

Kutch
 Mandvi, Dholavira, Lakhpat, Anjar, Kakkad Bhit Yaksha , Hodka

Surat
 Dandi

Vadodara / Baroda
 The Laxmi Vilas Palace, Kirti Mandir, Vadodara Museum and Picture Gallery, Maharaja Sayajirao, Gaekwad University, The Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 

Gujarat Major Towns

Gujarat is a home to incredible diversity due to its geographic and strategic location. Its Gujarati pride and rich cultural heritage is reflected in the arts, music, literature, religious traditions, cuisine, fairs and festivals of every city and place.

Major Towns
Bhuj
Champaner
Chotta Udepur
Dabhoi
Danta
Dharampur
Dhoraji
Gondal
Halvad
Idar
Lakhpat
Mandvi
Morbi
Patan
Porbandar
Siddhapur
Vansada
Wadhvan
Wankaner
Zinzuwada
The social life comprises various languages, customs, festivals, celebrations, costumes, food habits and dwellings of people living in different regions of Gujarat. The cultural edifice has been built in Gujarat due to its geographical, social, religious and occupational diversity. The humble natured, persevering and hard working Guajarati’s residing in its cities, towns and villages have expanded their economy and business ventures not only in Gujarat but all over India and the rest of the world.

Ensembles, lifestyles and ways of living vary all over Gujarat. The fairs and festivals are full of enthusiasm, entertainment and spirituality. Gujarat is known world over for its Navratri celebration which sees people immersed in the spirit of dance for nine nights. The dance forms depend on the unique styles that have emerged in different cities. people have adopted this traditional dance and its varied forms by the name of ‘Garba’ and ‘Raas’.

Language is the very heart of our soul. Although the principal language of Gujarat is ‘Gujarati’ and other languages spoken are Hindi and English, Gujarat encompasses many languages and dialects throughout to its many regions, castes and traditions. People of North Gujarat speak ‘northern Gujarati’, Central Gujarat speaks ‘Charotari’, Saurashtra speaks ‘Kathiawadi’ , South Gujarat speaks ‘Surti’ and Kutchh speaks ‘Kutchi.’

Major Cities and Places

Gujarat is a home to incredible diversity due to its geographic and strategic location. Its Gujarati pride and rich cultural heritage is reflected in the arts, music, literature, religious traditions, cuisine, fairs and festivals of every city and place.

Major Cities:

                Ahmedabad

                Bhavnagar

                Jamnagar

                Junagadh

                Kutchh

                Surat

                Vadodara / Baroda

The social life comprises various languages, customs, festivals, celebrations, costumes, food habits and dwellings of people living in different regions of Gujarat. The cultural edifice has been built in Gujarat due to its geographical, social, religious and occupational diversity. The humble natured, persevering and hard working Guajarati’s residing in its cities, towns and villages have expanded their economy and business ventures not only in Gujarat but all over India and the rest of the world.

Ensembles, lifestyles and ways of living vary all over Gujarat. The fairs and festivals are full of enthusiasm, entertainment and spirituality. Gujarat is known world over for its Navratri celebration which sees people immersed in the spirit of dance for nine nights. The dance forms depend on the unique styles that have emerged in different cities. people have adopted this traditional dance and its varied forms by the name of ‘Garba’ and ‘Raas’.


Language is the very heart of our soul. Although the principal language of Gujarat is ‘Gujarati’ and other languages spoken are Hindi and English, Gujarat encompasses many languages and dialects throughout to its many regions, castes and traditions. People of North Gujarat speak ‘northern Gujarati’, Central Gujarat speaks ‘Charotari’, Saurashtra speaks ‘Kathiawadi’ , South Gujarat speaks ‘Surti’ and Kutchh speaks ‘Kutchi.’