Monday 3 March 2014

Tourist Attractions in West Gujarat (Saurashtra)

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Tourists places in Saurshtra – Somnath region


Saurashtra has many tourist destinations. Somnath region is a heaven for national and international tourists. Somnath and surrounding region has many tourist attractions like Sasan – Gir Lion Sanctuary, Junagadh, Girnar, Madhavpur, Dwarka, Diu etc.

Somnath is at the centre of the region. Somnath Temple is known all over the world as it is a magnificent temple.

Somnath has many tourist attractions. They can be brifly mentioned as:




Inhale the Divine Khushboo Somnath ki! Enjoy Khushboo Gujarat ki!

Jay Somnath!

Thursday 20 February 2014

Tourist attractions of Gujarat: Classified as per Tourists’ interests

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Gujarat tourism industry is flourishing, thanks to the wide range of tourist destinations in Gujarat. 

Tourist places may be categorized as per the interests of the tourists or the purpose of their visits or significance of the tourist places.  They may have historical, religious or archaeological significance. Many tourist attractions are known for wildlife (flora and fauna) or scenic beauty in nature; majority of the tourist spots serve the purpose of sightseeing excursion or holidaying also.

Tourist attractions in Gujarat can be segmented into different categories as per the tourists’ interests. Gujarat tourists spots can be categorized in a couple of classes.

Here below some of the tourist attractions of Gujarat are classified as per their significance to the tourists:

(A)  Gujarat tourist attractions of Historical importance

  • Ahmedabad
  • Dwarka
  • Girnar (Junagadh)
  • Idar
  • Junagadh
  • Kayavarohan
  • Kutch
  • Lothal (Harappa)
  • Modhera
  • Patan
  • Porbandar
  • Shetrunjay
  • Siddhapur
  • Somnath
  • Surat
  • Vadodara
  • Vijaynagar


(B)  Gujarat tourist attractions of Religious importance

  • Ambaji
  • Chotila
  • Dakor
  • Dwarka
  • Girnar
  • Junagadh
  • Kayavarohan
  • Kutch
  • Mahudi
  • Palitana
  • Shamlaji
  • Shetrunjay
  • Shukla tirth
  • Somnath


(C)  Gujarat Tourist attractions of Archaelogical importance

  • Ahmedabad
  • Dwarka
  • Girnar
  • Idar
  • Junagadh
  • Kayavarohan
  • Kutch
  • Lothal (Harappa)
  • Modhera
  • Patan
  • Siddhapur
  • Somnath
  • Surat
  • Vadodara
  • Vijaynagar


(D)  Gujarat Tourist attractions famous for Nature / Wildlife

  • Gir forest
  • Girnar
  • Junagadh
  • Kabir wad
  • Kutch
  • Nal Sarovar
  • Pavagadh
  • Saputara Hills
  • Sasan Gir
  • Shetrunjay
  • Shukla tirth
  • Vijaynagar


(E) Gujarat tourist attractions famous for Excursion / Sightseeing / Vacationing

  • Ahmedabad
  • Ambaji
  • Dumas beach
  • Dwarka
  • Gir forest
  • Girnar
  • Idar
  • Junagadh
  • Kabir wad
  • Kutch
  • Nal sarovar
  • Pavagadh
  • Porbandar
  • Saputara Hills
  • Sasan Gir
  • Shetrunjay
  • Shukla tirth
  • Somnath
  • Surat
  • Taranga Hills
  • Tithal beach
  • Vadodara
  • Vijaynagar



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Sunday 9 February 2014

Tourist spots of Gujarat : Regionwise

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Popular tourist spots of Gujarat: Regionwise


Gujarat can be geographically segmented into four regions, with reference to location of Ahmedabad city. Thus, all the tourist places of Gujarat can be divided into four regions as per their geographical location.


(A)  Tourist attractions of North Gujarat Region

  • Ambaji
  • Idar
  • Modhera
  • Patan
  • Shamlaji
  • Siddhapur
  • Vijayanagar


(B)  Tourist attractions of Central Gujarat Region

  • Ahmedabad
  • Dakor
  • Lothal (Harapparelics)
  • Mahudi
  • Nal sarovar
  • Taranga Hills


(C)  Tourist attractions of West Gujarat Region

  • Chotila
  • Dwarka
  • Gir Forest
  • Junagadh – Girnar
  • Kutch (Kuchchh)
  • Palitana – Shetrunjay
  • Porbandar
  • Sasan – Gir
  • Somnath


(D)  Tourist attractions of South Gujarat Region

  • Dumas beach (Surat)
  • Kabirwad
  • Kayavarohan
  • Pavagadh
  • Saputara hills
  • Shukala tirth
  • Surat
  • Tithal beach
  • Vadodara



Saturday 8 February 2014

Gujarat at a glance

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GUJARAT 

State Capital:           Gandhinagar (30 kms from Ahmedabad)

Population (2011):    600 million+

Area: (Sq km)           1,96,077

Weather:

·         Gujarat is generally hot from March to June/ July. 
      Best tourist season November to February.

·         Winter (November to February. Average Temperature range 10 degree C to 30 degree Celsius)
·         Summer (March to June. Average temp range 30+  to 40+ degree Celsius)
·         Monsoon (July – October. Average temp range 27 to 35 degree Celsius)

Languages:               Gujarati, English, Hindi

Festivals:              Navaratri (Garba dance festival) - In October/ November
                                 Diwali,(the festival of lamps) -  In October/ November
                                 Uttarayan – January 14

Distance of important Cities: (App km)

                                 Ahmedabad – Delhi          950 km
                                 Ahmedabad – Mumbai      550 km
                                 Ahmedabad – Vadodara   115 km
                                 Ahmedabad – Surat          260 km        
                                 Ahmedabad – Rajkot        220 km

Friday 31 January 2014

Khushboo Gujarat ke Tourist Spots ki

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Gujarat tourism got a fantastic boost with the campaign of ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki’ starring the legendary super star of Indian cinema, Amitabh Bachchan. Entire spectrum of media is roaring with the ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki’ campaign. Amitabh Bachchan, as the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism, has done a great job. Millions of tourists in large groups have been visiting the tourist attractions across Gujarat. Enjoy the Khushboo Gujarat ke Tourist Spots ki!