Places of interest in Gujarat
- Ahmedabad Travel
Ahmedabad
blends harmoniously an ancient heritage with a vibrant present. The city's prosperous
and eventful past and present is embodied in its rich kaleidoscope of history,
art and culture, rich architecture and imposing monuments. Tourists can visit
Ahmedabad throughout the year.
- Bhavnagar Travel
Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil (1703-64 AD) in 1723 AD near the Gulf
of Khambhat, on a carefully chosen strategic location having potential of maritime
trade. Till independence, Bhavnagar State was ruled by the Gohil Rajput clan.
- Champaner Travel
The famous Muslim king of Gujarat, Muhammad Begada captured the fort in late
15th century after a long siege against the Khichi Chauhan Rajputs. Champaner
is an ancient fort located at the foothills of Pavagadh. The town derives its
name from the Champa tree or from Champaraj founder of the town, a contemporary
of King Vanraj Chavda of Anhilwada.
- Gondal Travel
Gondal
is a testimony to the great visionary ruler Sir Bhagwatsinhiji, who introduced
social reforms, planned the development of Gondal town and created a model state
of Saurashtra in late 19th and early 20th century. Gondal, the capital of the
former princely State of Gondal, was ruled by the Jadeja Rajput clan, till the
independence of india. It is a fortified town located on the river Gondali.
- Jamnagar Travel
Jamnagar is known for its tie & dye work on fabrics, silken & gold embroidery.
Tourists can visit Jamnagar throughout the year.
- Junagadh Travel
The history of junagadh is chequered by the rules of the Mauryans, Kshatrapas,
Guptas, Vilabhis, Chudasamas, Gujarat Sultans and Babi Nawabs. Junagadh, at
different times in history, was under the influence of four major religions.
Hindu, Bhuddhist, Jain and Muslim. Both political powers and religious influences
enriched the culture and created edifices leaving their mark on the architecture
of Junagadh.
