Showing posts with label Major Cities and Places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Major Cities and Places. Show all posts

Monday 17 June 2013

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, 

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.’