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Gujarat is one of the best places to visit in India. Exploring Gujarat can be one of the best experiences because of the destinations, culture, and the food it has to offer. While some of them go to Gujarat to see the temples, a few of them would go there just to enjoy the elegance of the “Rann of Kutch” festival. Here you can Experience the spiritual journey of the lifetime at the Hindu temples of Gujarat, spot the Asiatic lion in Gir and other wildlife in the sanctuaries and also you can explore the historical significance, heritage and history of gujarat. You can book the cheapest tour packages from Dialtrip as we provide the packages in afforadable prices. You can go on a gastronomic tour when you are here. And if you have already covered Gujarat, then here are some best places to visit in Gujarat.
1. Ahmedabad
This city of famous tourist attractions is situated on the banks of Sabarmati river and is known for its world-famous cotton textiles, a wide variety of mouth-watering snacks, diamond cutting, and much more.One of the most popular forms of meal in Ahmedabad is a Gujarati thali which was first served commercially by Chandra Vilas Hotel in 1900. Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Stepwell, Hathee Singh Jain Temple, ISKCON Temple, Vintage Car Museum, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Swaminarayan Mandir, and Sardar Patel National Memorial are some of the well-known and best tourist places in Ahmedabad.
2. Surat
Since it is known for producing textiles, including silk, Surat is the one of the best places to visit in Gujarat also known as the Silk City of India. Being one of the most visited cities in India, Surat offers many popular and amazing and best places to visit for an understanding of the different aspects of the city. Some of the most popular and famous places in Surat are Dandi Beach, Dutch Garden and Sardar Patel Museum. Surat, is a black sandy beach popular among locals for picnics. Located amidst industries, it offers a refreshing scenic view. Mostly visited by solitude seekers, the beach is slowly developing into a tourist spot.
3. Silvassa
Silvassa is one of the best places considered as the home of Warli culture. It also offers several water sports activities. Other tourist attractions and best places to visit in Silvassa include Tribal Culture museum, Vanganga Lake, and Hirva Van garden. Silvassa is also famous destination for the lion safari at the Vasona park, located 10 km from Silvassa. Silvassa is a Wildlife destination. The best time to visit Silvassa is October, November, December, January, February and March. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. On the whole, Silvassa is a nice tourist place, which can be visited any time of the year.
4. Vadodara
Vadodara, Gujarat’s third largest city, is situated on the banks of the river Vishwamitri and is famous as the cultural capital of Gujarat. Much famed for its majestic kingdoms, rich traditions, and magnificent past, Vadodara is not just an ideal getaway for a memorable weekend but also a best destination to visit in Vadodara. When it comes to things to do in Vadodara, you may visit the famous places in vadodara which are Kadia Dungar Caves, the Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Nazarbaug Palace, Makarpura Palace, Sursagar Talav and the amazing Sayaji Baug.
5. Rann of Kutch
Other best places to visit in Gujarat is Rann of Kutch. Here the area has desert on one side and the sea on the other enables various ecosystems, including mangroves and desert vegetation. Its grassland and deserts are home to forms of wildlife that have adapted to its often harsh conditions.October to February, Specially Winters are the best time to visit Kutch. Narayan Sarovar & Sanctuary, Aina Mahal, Dholavira, Lakhpat fort, Roha Fort, Siyot Caves, Parg Mahal, Kutch Museum, VIjay Vilas Palace, Tera Fort, Kanthkot Fort and other many more famous places including religious places top destination to visit in Gujarat.
6. Rajkot
Famous place for its silk work, gold jewelry and watch parts, Rajkot is a fast developing city and one of the best places of the Gujarat. It also holds a position in top 10 cleanest cities of India. Rajkot is a fusion of architectural and historical sites of great importance. Watson Museum, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Aji Dam, Rotary Dolls Museum, Jagat Mandir, Nyari Dam, Prem Mandir, Khambhalida Caves and Lal Pari Lake are some of the top famous tourist places in Rajkot.
7. Bhuj
Bhuj is known for its small, meandering streets, palaces and temples. It also has the oldest museum in the state of Gujarat. It not only has numerous places of interest within the city, but places (especially villages) around it are very famous for their traditional handicrafts and embroidery.The top attractions and famous places to visit in Bhuj are White Desert, Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj, Dattatreya Temple at Kalo Dungar, Hiralaxmi Memorial Craft Park and Matanamadh.
8. Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat and a well-maintained, planned city loved by tourists as it is the one of the cleanest and greenest cities of India. Located on the banks of the River Sabarmati, Gandhinagar is the greenest capital city in the whole Asia. Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park in Gandhinagar is considered to be India’s Jurassic Park. The park contains the world’s second largest hatchery of Dinosaur eggs.The top attractions and famous places to visit in Gandhinagar are Akshardham Temple, Indroda Nature Park and Swaminarayan Akshardham.
9. Gir Somnath
Somnath is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot in Gujarat on account of being a Triveni Sangam i.e. the confluence of three holy rivers: Kapila, Hiran and Sarasvati. A highly revered religious site for Hindus, the Somnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India. The Jyotirlinga is adorned with flowers, ornaments of silver and gold and people from far and wide come to worship it. It is the first of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. The top attractions and famous places to visit in Gir Somnath District are: Somnath Mahadev Temple, Sasan Gir National Park, Kankai Mata Temple, Somnath Temple and Jamjir Waterfall.
10. Dwarka
Considered a holy city, Dwarka is well known for its temples and as a pilgrimage center for Hindus. The Dwarakadhisa Temple, also called Jagat Mandir, located in the heart of Dwarka, is a Vaishnava temple. With many more temples and tourist attractions, Dwarka is the ideal city for an enriching spiritual experience as well as an invigorating break near the beautiful Arabian Sea. The many amazing places to visit in Dwarka will make your experience wholesome! The top attractions and famous places to visit in Dwarka are Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Mandir, Beyt Dwarika and Nageshwar Shiva Temple.
11. Junagarh
Located in the Saurashtra region, Junagadh is famous for its fort, its markets, the song-dance culture, the spices and pickles, and for the friendly people. The history of Junagadh dates back many centuries. The Mauryan king Chandragupta Maurya constructed the famous Junagarh Fort here as far back as 319 BC. The top sightseeing and famous places in Junagadh are Mahabat Maqbara, Uparkot Fort, Girnar Hill, Adi-kadi Vav & Navghan Kuwo, Gir National Park and Edicts of Ashoka.
12. Champaner Pavagadh Archeological Park
Champaner-Pavagadh Archeological Park, located in the Panchmahal District of Gujarat famous for its features a concentration of archeological, historical, and living cultural heritage properties cradled in an impressive landscape. The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park with its ancient architecture, temples and special water-retaining installations together with its religious, military and agricultural structures, dating back to the regional Capital City built by Mehmud Begda in the 16th century, represents cultures which have disappeared. The property is fully authentic in terms of its location and setting, forms and designs, and materials and substances.
13. Rani Ki Vav, Patan
It is a stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat state of India. The finest and one of the largest examples of its kind and designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water, the stepwell is divided into seven levels of stairs with sculptural panels. The image of this UNESCO World Heritage Site is printed on the new Rs.100 currency note.You must see all the seven levels that have distinct carvings marking each one of them. You will see intricately-carved sculptures of Lord Vishnu and his 10 avatars like Varaha, the Boar, Kalki, Narasimha, etc. along with figures of celestial deities, water nymphs, apsaras, etc.
14. Gir National Park
It is famous for Asiatic lions. It was established to protect the Asiatic lions. The Asiatic lions are endangered species and Gir is the only home for their protection.The Gir Forests- the largest compact track of dry deciduous forests in the semi-arid western part of India is the last abode of the big and regal predator. As the protected area remains closed from June to October, the best time to visit Gir is from November to March. The summer months of April and May are very hot but ideal for wildlife photography and wildlife viewing.
15. Saputara
Saputara, a popular hill station in the Dang district of Gujarat, is a year-round destination. It draws plenty of visitors over the weekend who come looking for pleasant weather, wide roads to drive on, sightseeing and restaurants with a view of lush greenery and beautiful waterfalls. Saputara welcomes tourists all year around, but the best season to visit is from October to February when the weather is the most pleasant. Winter is just around the corner and the temperature drops a little on this hill station. Hatgadh Fort, Vansda National Park, Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Saputara Lake, Gira falls, Echo Point, Step Garden, Table Point, Saputara Tribal Museum, Lake Garden, Saptashringi Devi Mandir, Purna Sanctuary and many more best places to visit in Gujarat.
16. Porbandar
Porbandar is a coastal city in the state of Gujarat, best known for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. The coastal city is also believed to be the birthplace of Sudama, Lord Krishna’s friend and devotee. Apart from being a significant place in Indian History, both ancient and modern, Porbandar is a beautiful place sharing its shoreline with the Arabian Sea. The place is worth a visit when in Gujarat as it speaks about the various centuries that it has witnessed. The top attractions and famous places to visit in Porbandar are Sri Hari Mandir Temple, Harsiddhi Mataji Temple, Kirti Mandir Temple, Sudama Mandir Temple and Porbandar Beach.
17. Dholavira
Dholavira is an archeological site at Khadirbet in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District, in the state of Gujarat Dholavira’s location is on the Tropic of Cancer. It is one of the five largest Harappan sites and most prominent archeological sites in India belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. Dholavira is ideal for both history enthusiasts and architecture lovers. Researchers can come here and delve into the past. Equally suitable for people traveling to places like Bhuj, Ahmedabad, Surat, etc. Though it is a little out of the way, those with a curious mind and a sense of adventure shouldn’t miss visiting Dholavira.
18. Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar, the port city in Bhavnagar district, is a small town in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region. It has always been an important city for trade with many large and small scale industries along with the world’s largest ship-breaking yard. Bhavnagar is also famous place for its version of the popular Gujarati snack ‘Gathiya’ and ‘jalebi’. The top attractions and famous places to visit in Bhavnagar are Nishkalank Mahadev Temple, Victoria Park, Khodiyar Mandir, Takhteshwar Temple and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Aksharwadi Temple).
19. Umbergaon
Umbergaon or Umargam is a small census town inhabited by fisher folks essentially. Umbergaon Beach is the most popular tourist attraction in Umbergaon. Umargam Beach is a popular tourist attraction in the town of Umargam. The location is famous for its ‘Chowpatty style’ street food, which includes items such as Bhelpuri, Panipuri, Sevpuri, and vada pav. Horse-pulled carriages offer rides to tourists, and the beach is a popular site in the city for the annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebration and other festivals like Holi, the beach is mostly crowded during evening time. There is a small place named Sarai Fatak which is situated near Sarigam. It is a very natural place.
20. Lothal
Lothal is a true paradise for history-lovers. If you are a history person, a day in Lothal seems interesting. It will take you back to life 5000 years ago where there’s a lot to see and imagine. Lothal is famous for the discovery of several ruins of Indus Valley Civilization. Lothal is located between the Sabarmati river and its tributary Bhogavo, in the Saurashtra region. Excavation was carried out at Lothal between 1955 and 1962, after which the site as well as the site museum were set up for tourists. Lothal is famous for the discovery of several ruins of Indus Valley Civilization. Lothal is located between the Sabarmati river and its tributary Bhogavo, in the Saurashtra region. The sea is, today, over 19 km away from Lothal, but at one time, boats from the Gulf of Cambay could have sailed right up to the spot.
21. Statue of Unity
The statue, standing at a height of almost 790 ft. (including the base), is the tallest statue in the world that is visible from space making it one of the best places to visit in Gujarat. Visitors are allowed to go up to the viewing gallery that is located near the chest height of the statue located at around 500 ft. for close views of the statue surrounded by Satpura and Vindhya ranges. There is a museum here that has over 2000 pictures from the life of Sardar Patel. Visit the Valley of Flowers, which is a 17-kilometer long patch of flowers. Don’t miss to attend the sound and light laser show, conducted at 7 pm each day that bathes the statue in millions of colors. Enjoy a 10-minute helicopter ride and a boat ride in the Narmada River to enjoy stunning views of the statue.
22. Palitana
Palitana is a town in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. It is a major pilgrimage center (“shashwat tirth”) for Jains. The Palitana temples and the whole mountain are considered the most sacred pilgrimage place (tirtha) by the Jain community and is the world’s largest Temple Complex. The main temple on top of the hill, is dedicated to the first Tirthankara Rishabhanatha (Rishabhadeva). Palitana became the first city in the world to be legally vegetarian. It has outlawed, or made illegal, the buying and selling of meat, fish and eggs, and also related jobs or work, such as fishing and penning food animals.
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