Gujarat
Gujarat is a beautiful state on the western coast of India and also bordering Pakistan. Travelers can find adventure exploring a wide variety of sites and experiences because Gujarat is bursting with fascinating cultural and historical sites and is filled with natural beauty. Gujarat is home to some of the ancient Indus Valley civilization’s main areas. The state is also famous for having some of the last remaining Asiatic Lions.
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Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and is an economic and industrial hub. Visit the Calico Museum of Textiles or the Jama Masjid which is a remanent of Gujarat’s rich Mughal heritage. Also worth seeing is the Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden or the pink sandstone Akshardham Temple just outside the city.
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Modhera Sun Temple
This 11th century temple dedicated to the god of the sun is located in the quiet town of Modhera a couple hours north of Ahmedabad. The carved stepped water tank and the many stone sculptures are a wonder to behold.
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Rani Ki Vav
Rani Ki Vav, or the Queen’s Stepwell, is found in the town of Patan which is actually not far from the Modhera Sun Temple. This mesmerizing stepwell has seven layers and was built in the 11th century. This unrivaled piece of architecture is well worth the journey to see.
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National Parks
Gujarat is one of the last homes of the Asiatic Lion. Travelers can catch a glimpse of these rare lions as well as other unique forms of wildlife such as the Blackbuck (also known as the Indian Antelope). Visit Gir National Park, Velavadar Blackbuck National Park or Marine National Park. Hikers may also enjoy exploring Polo Forest or the Kutch Region’s desert landscape.
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Beaches
After seeing Gujarat’s historical sites, bustling cities and hiking through the national parks, travelers need a place to rest and recuperate. There is no better place than the beach. There are too many beautiful pristine beaches in Gujarat to list here, so we can only highlight a couple. Beach goers can relax at Mandvi Beach, Ghogla Beach or Porbandar Beach. But again, the list can go on!
For further study and detail about Gujarat:
The Maurya Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Most Expansive Empire in Ancient India, by Captivating History
India Guide: Gujarat, by Anjali Desai
Discover India: Off to Gujarat, by Sonia Mehta
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