RAJKOT Wankaner: Wankaner draws its name from the natural aspect associated to the site ofthe town, and is situated on a bend of the Machchhu River. About 50 km from Rajkot, on the way to Kutch, is the Palace of Wankaner, now converted into a heritage hotel. Built in 1907,… Continue reading
Surat is one of the prominent trading centers in India since ancient times. The district has its administrative headquarters in Surat city. The existence of this city can be traced back to the Vedic age. The East India Company shifted its trading port to Bombay, which caused Surat to lose… Continue reading
Vadodara (Baroda) Vadodara or Baroda is located southeast of Ahmedabad. Prior to independence, the city served as the capital of the princely Gaekwad state. It is an important cultural center of India, housing art galleries and museums. The prominent tourist attractions are the museum, indo-saracenic palace, beautiful Tambekar Wada and… Continue reading
Gandhinagar Named after Mahatma Gandhi, who was born and brought up in Gujarat, Gandhinagar is India’s second planned city after Chandigarh. Gandhinagar, 32 km northeast on the west bank of the Sabarmati River, was created as a new capital, replacing Ahmedabad. The main tourist attractions in and around Gandhinagar are… Continue reading
Modhera: Modhera is famous for its Sun Temple, built by King Bhimdev I in 1026 and 1027 AD, which appears to be the replica of the Konark temple in Orissa. As at Somnath, this temple despite ruined by Mahmud of Ghazni, retains its charm. The temple architecture was designed in such… Continue reading
Ahmedabad (Amdavad) Ahmedabad is Gujarat’s major city and it is a harmonious blend of ancient heritage and a vibrant present. The city gained prominence as the commercial capital of Gujarat in 1960. The city’s astonishing and eventful past and glorious present is embodied in its rich kaleidoscope of history, art… Continue reading
Gujarat, the westernmost state of India, is home to the Gujarati speaking people. The state comprises major sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation, like Lothal and Dholavira. Visit Gujarat and you will discover centuries of history. Gujarat is unparalleled in its geological and topographical landscape. From volcanic rock formations to… Continue reading
Jodhpur Situated at the edge of the Thar Desert, Jodhpur is the second largest city ofthe state of Rajasthan. With a number of magnificent palaces, forts and temples of historical importance, there is no wonder that Jodhpur remain a popular tourist destination. Jodhpur is also famous for its bazaars that… Continue reading
JaisalmerJaisalmer is the westernmost part of the state and is situated in the heart of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer town and its landmark fort were founded by Maharawal Jaisal in 1156 AD. The fort is a living monument to long-lost desert might, a Golden City of dreams that surpasses expectations… Continue reading
Chittorgarh Chittorgarh lies on the southern part of the state on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas. It served as the capital of the ancient Sisodia clans of Chattari Rajputs of Mewar. The district has its headquarters in Chittorgarh city. The ruined palaces of Chittorgarh stand testimony to… Continue reading