Gujarat

The town of Rajkot in Gujarat was once the capital of the state of Saurashtra and is known for its glorious past as it said to have been the home for many British Generals. Even today tourists can see the remains ...

The city of Jamnagar was once a princely state called Nawananag and was established around the Ranman Lake that provided drinking water. It was later re-established by Maharaja Kumar Shri Ranjit Singh and was renamed Jamnagar. It was ruled by the ...

The town of Champaner is said to have been established by King Vanraj Chavda, who named the town after his loyal and most trusted minister, Champaraj. This town in Gujarat is much famed for its many relics that still stand ...

The popular port city that gained prominence starting from the 17th century, Surat in Gujarat is now the second largest city in the state and a prime location for both commercial and tourism related activities. The city has many unique places ...

The city of Dwarka is a region which was founded to honour the lost kingdom of Dwarka. The original land of Dwarka, which was the abode of Lord Krishna is said to have sunk somewhere in the sea. The present city ...

One of the ancient pilgrim towns in Gujarat is the town of Ambaji, which is also one among the 'Shakti Peeths'. It is frequented a lot by devotees who come to offer their respect to Goddess Sati. This otherwise silent ...

The city of Bhuj is famous for its historical background and has thus attracted tourists and explorers from far and wide. The place got its name from the Bhujiyo Dungar hill which was believed to house the great serpant Bhujang. ...

Vadodara or Baroda, situated on the banks of river Vishwamitri is the third largest city in Gujarat. The interesting city has an eventful past and a vibrant present as well. Originally named after the vast number of Banyan trees in the ...

Chorwad was a small fishing village in Gujarat until the beauty of the place caught the eye of the Nawab of Junagadh. The vast open sea and the heavenly surroundings of this place attracted the Nawab so much that he chose ...

The princely state of Bhavnagar in Gujarat is always teeming with life as tourists come here to explore the beautiful town. It is a major trade port for many large and small scale industries here. The many tourist attraction in the ...

Mandvi was once a famous port town in Gujarat with trade ships sailing in from East Africa, the Persian Gulf, the Malabar Coast and South-East Asia docking here. In the past it served as the hub for spice trade in Northern ...

Gujarat is home to the last of the Asiatic Lions and these majestic beasts roam freely in the Gir National Park. The park which is the brain child of the Nawab of Junagadh, is the only place in the word where ...