From the salt-white horizons of the Great Rann and Asiatic lions of Gir to stepwells, sun temples and coastal pilgrim towns, Gujarat is a grand canvas of desert, forest and sea. Handloom villages, exquisite craft traditions, UNESCO-listed heritage and a lip-smacking vegetarian cuisine make every mile a discovery.
The History & Culture
Harappan ports, Solanki temples, Sultanate minarets and princely palaces - Gujarat's timeline spans the Indus Valley to modern marvels. Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram anchors its freedom legacy, while garba rhythms, colorful bandhani and mirror-work echo through festivals and village bazaars. From Kathiawadi thalis to Surti snacks, food is a joyous celebration.
Facts Good to Know
- CapitalGandhinagar
- Official LanguageGujarati (widely spoken: Hindi, English)
- Population~6.7 crores
- Total Area196,024 km²
- CurrencyIndian Rupee (INR)
PLACES TO VISIT
Ahmedabad & Sabarmati
UNESCO World Heritage City with pol houses, intricately carved stepwells and Gandhi's serene ashram by the river.
Great Rann of Kutch
Endless salt desert, craft villages like Hodka & Nirona, and winter's Rann Utsav beneath starry skies.
Gir National Park
The last abode of Asiatic lions - teak forests, waterholes and thrilling dawn–dusk jeep safaris.
Dwarka & Somnath
Sacred coastal towns - ancient Jyotirlinga at Somnath and Dwarkadhish temple watching over the Arabian Sea.
Statue of Unity, Kevadia
World's tallest statue amid hills, riverfront gardens, Jungle Safari Park and Narmada viewpoints.
