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  • 01Harappan City,Dholavira

    The site of Harappan city makes a very interesting and mysterious attraction to tour through. Dholavira is a small place that lies about 250 km away from Bhuj. Locally known by name Kotada Timba, it comprises of ruins of the ancient Harappan city and is a salient archaeological site in India that belongs to the Indus Valley Civilisation. Located on Khadir Bet island in Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, this site, which was discovered during 1967-68, happens to be Indian subcontinent’s fifth largest Harappan site and is being continually excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India since the year 1990.

    Dholavira, which is spread over 100 acres, has a rectangular shape and displays a concrete geometrical plan. It consists of the citadel, the middle town and the lower town divisions, all of which are beautifully planned and built with perfectly laid out lanes. And one of the rare features in the Harappan city is the advanced water conservation system, which probably is one of the world's oldest conservation systems ever unearthed.

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  • 02Sabarmati Riverfront/2023,Ahmedabad

    Sabarmati Riverfront/2023

    The Sabarmati River is a monsoon-fed river that originates in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan. Flowing north to south through Ahmedabad, the river divides the city into its western and eastern parts. One of the major rivers of the western region of India, Sabarmati is an integral part of the city of Ahmedabad. The riverfront, built on the banks of the Sabarmati, is very popular in the city. 

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  • 03The Statue of Unity/ 2023,Ahmedabad

    The Statue of Unity/ 2023

    Inaugurated on 31 October 2018 on the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, the Statue of Unity is located in the Indian state of Gujarat. Considered the iron man of India, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was the architect of independent India, responsible for uniting all 562 princely states of the country to build the Republic of India.

    His iconic memorial statue, " the Statue of Unity", is dedicated to him to show the country's gratitude towards his leadership during the freedom struggle and his cooperation after independence. This tallest statue in the world, with a height of 182 meters (597 ft), is Established on the river Narmada in Kevadiya Colony. Located against the backdrop of the dramatic Satpura and Vindhyachal hills, facing the sprawling Sardar Sarovar Dam, the statue is standing on the Sadhu Bet hillock. It is connected by a 300-meter bridge, which offers access to the statue from the mainland.

    In an outreach program for the project, the Indian farmers donated their used farming equipment to amass the iron needed for the statue of Sardar Patel, and about 5000 tonnes of iron are believed to be collected. Details of the construction work and the history of the leader can be seen in an in-house museum inside the statue.

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  • 04Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition,Ahmedabad

    Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition

    Hardly anyone's childhood would have been untouched by the thoughts of the moon, Space, and rockets. The dream of going to Space by sitting in a rocket is not limited only to childhood or children; adults also cherish the dream of getting this opportunity.

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  • 05Akhshardham Temple,Gandhinagar

    Akhshardham Temple

    The Akhshardham Temple is one of the greatest temples in Gujarat. It is a rare combination of devotion, architecture, works of art and exhibitions. The murti of Lord Swaminarayan is the principle idol of the temple.

    Tourists who visit Gandhinagar pay a visit to this place to marvel at the beauty of the monument and the temple as such. The tagline of Akhshardham says, “This is a place where art is ageless, culture is borderless, and values are timeless.”

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  • 06Asiatic Lions Of Gir,Gir National Park

    Asiatic Lions Of Gir

    The Asiatic Lions are nowhere bred in the world other than in Gir National Park, Gujarat. It is believed that the Nawab of Junagadh was the one who protected these animals which were then only 13. This figure, however, seems controversial as per the later records.

    The habitat and the environment of the forest make the place protected for these lions. These big Indian cats have become close to extinction as the rise of human population has turned most of their habitat to farmland. Animal lovers come here to have a look at this endangered sub-species of lion.

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  • 07Bhavnath Mahadev Temple,Girnar

    Bhavnath Mahadev Temple

    The Bhavnath Mahadev Temple is located on the hills of Girnar and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The 'naked sadhus' come here to celebrate Shivratri. It is believed that Lord Shiva himself visits this place during Shivratri.

    The Shiva Linga of the temple is said to have emerged on its own. There is also a belief that while Lord Shiva and Parvati were walking along the hills, their divine clothing fell into the present Mirgi Kund, which thereafter became an auspicious site for worshipers of Lord Shiva.

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  • 08Chandod,Sardar Sarovar Dam

    Situated at the confluence of the rivers Narmada, Orsang and Saraswati, the city of Chandod is considered as a sacred place and thus is adorned by many temples. One of the major temples here is the Kashivishwanath Mahadev Temple which has ornate paintings and carvings to boast of. Chandod is easily accessible from Rajpipla (12 km), Dabhoi (21 km), Ahmedabad (155 km) and Vadodara.

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  • 09Chorwad Beach,Chorwad

    Situated at a distance of 37 km from Somnath, Chorwad beach is a clean formation. However, the same is not well maintained presently and is unsafe for swimming. Nevertheless, the beach which once used to be the location of the house of the Nawab of Junagadh, is now a perfect spot to relax, with a cool breeze caressing your face.

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  • 10Dwarakadhish Temple,Dwarka

    Dwarakashish, the main temple of Dwarka is also called the Jagat Mandir (the universal enshrine). While legends have it that Jagat mandir – the main shrine of the Dwarakadhish Temple is about 2500 years old and was originally built by Vajranabh, the great grandson of Lord Krishna, it is also said that the same was constructed after Dwarka – a city that once used to be the kingdom of Lord Krishna sunk in waters following the war of Mahabharata.

    The rest of the artistic edifice around Jagat Mandir is said to have been built in the 16th century. The temple's 43 m tall pinnacle and the huge flag over it depicting images of the sun and the moon can be seen from a distance as far as 10 km. The temple built of soft lime stone consists of two entrances the Swarg Dwar and the Moksh Dwar from where the devotees can enter and exit respectively.

    Dwarakadhish is open for public viewing between 7 am to 9.30 pm, with a break in between from 12.30 pm to 5 pm.

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  • 11Gabbar Hill,Ambaji

    Gabbar hill is a hillock located about 4 km away from the Ambaji village on the Rajasthan Gujarat Border and is believed to be the original seat of Ambaji Mata. As per the legend narrated in the "Tantra Chudamani", a piece of the heart from the dead body of Devi Sati fell on top of this hill.

    There are 999 steps to climb the hill and reach the temple that rests there. Watching the sunset from the hilltop is an experience in itself.

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  • 12Gandhi Ashram,Ahmedabad

    Gandhi Ashram, situated at the side of the Sabarmati river and also called the Sabarmati Ashram was founded by Gandhiji in 1917. The ashram is famous due to Gandhiji's Dandi March, one of the most significant incidences of India's Freedom Struggle, that commenced from here towards Dandi. This Ashram is a memorabilia of Gandhiji and the incidents of his life during that period.

    Gandhiji chose this spot to proliferate his experiments with different constructive activities as measures of self-reliance. He started spinning and weaving and patronizing khadi in this ashram.

    A guided tour with prior appointment can help the tourists visit the following attractions in the Sabarmati Ashram: Magan Niwas, Upasana Mandir, Hriday Kunj, Vinoba-Mira Kutir, Nandini, Udyog Mandir, Somnath Chattralaya, Teacher's Niwas, The Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Painting Gallery, My life is my message, Library and Archives.

    Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya is a small museum that documents the letters and photographs of Gandhiji. The Archive shelves manuscripts, felicitations, photo negatives, files all related to Gandhiji's live.

    Hriday Kunj is Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi's living quarters, Vinoba-Mira Kutir is the place were Acharya Vinoba Bhave and Mira Ben stayed at different times, Upasana Mandir is the prayer ground of the ashram people and similarly, all the other attractions of this ashram are all somehow related to Gandhiji's life.

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  • 13Keertistumbh,Palanpur

    Keertistumbh

    This marvelous structure is the historic symbol of Palanpur town.

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  • 14Kheda Hanuman Temple,Kheda

    Kheda Hanuman Temple

    The Kheda Hanuman Temple lies atop Hanuman Tekro or the Hanuman Hill. The temple was constructed by king Mayurdhwaj of Kheda.

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  • 15Kirti Mandir,Porbandar

    Kirti Mandir

    Kirti Mandir is that divine place where Mahatma Gandhi took birth. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi took birth in the three-storied Blue Haveli at Porbandar, on October 2, 1869, and the site is now famous by the name Kirti Mandir.

    The place has now been converted into a repository on the life of the Mahatma and includes some interesting photographs, some rare possessions of Gandhi and a beautiful library with a gripping collection on Gandhian philosophy and practice.

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