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.’
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,