Gujarat

Prag Mahal

The Prag Mahal is a 19th-century palace located next to the Aina Mahal in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. It was commissioned by Rao Pragmalji II, and construction began in 1865.

Dada Hari ni Vav is an intricately designed step-well (on the lines of the more famous Adalaj ni Vav) built about 500 years back in the year1501, under the reign of Mehmud Begda. Like most step-wells, this too is designed to store water and provide a resting place for the travelers.

Vijay Vilas Palace

Vijay Vilas Palace, a Royal abode set in the middle of well-laid gardens with water channels and marble fountains in Mandvi, Gujarat. The architect and craftsmen from Jaipur designed and constructed the palace in 1920 AD.

Getting around Lakhpat

Lakhpat fort town is a small town in Kachchh district of Gujarat, India within the fort walls of the 18th-century Lakhpat fort. The literal meaning of Lakhpat is the city of millionaire, however today it is sparsely populated Ghost town, a city of ruins of buildings and a magnificent fort surrounding them.

Lothal

Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. Located in Bhāl region of the modern state of Gujarāt and dating from 2400 BCE. Discovered in 1954, Lothal was excavated from February 13, 1955 to May 19, 1960 by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Dwarakadheesh Temple

The Dwarakadheesh temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here by the name Dwarkadhish, or ‘King of Dwarka’. It is situated at Dwarka, Gujarat, which is believed to have been built after the historic Dvarka city, the Kingdom of Krishna

Koteshwar Shiva temple

Koteshwar is name of an ancient Shiva temple located at the western tip of India in Lakhpat taluka, Kutch. The temple is situated on a high plinth overlooking the sea. Koteshwar Temple is the last outpost of human construction at the westernmost limit of India

In serch of Lions in Gir

The Gir Forest National Park, sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persica) and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species. The ecosystem of Gir, with its diverse flora and fauna, is protected as a result of the efforts of the Government forest department, wildlife activists and NGOs.

Thol Wildlife Sanctuary

Thol Wildlife Sanctuary is a shallow water reservoir situated 25 km (15 mi) northwest of Ahmedabad and most popular birding place near Ahmedabad after Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary. The rich bird life of Thol Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses of native as well as migratory birds.

Mobile Enterprise in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and the seventh largest city and seventh largest metropolitan area of India, with a city population of approximately 4.05 million and metropolitan population of 7.20 million. In 2010, the Forbes magazine rated Ahmedabad as the fastest growing city in India Like many Indian cities you can find Mobile enterprise or wallas in the streets of Ahmedabad.

Umiya Mata Temple, Unjha

Unjha is a city in Mehsana district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Unjha is famous for UMIYA MAATA TEMPLE that is located in the center of the city where thousands of visitors visit everyday. It is about 1200 years old but it was rebuilt around a century ago with the aid of the people living here.

Laxmi Vilas Palace

The term Maharaja Palace actually refers to a series of palaces in Vadodara, India, constructed since the Gaekwad family started ruling the Vadodara State. The first one was a building known as the Sarkar Wada. This building, not really a palace, was given up for the Nazarbaug Palace built in old classical style.

Palitana Temples

Palitana is a religious Jain city, Bhavnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located 50 km South-West of Bhavnagar city and is a major pilgrimage centre for Jains. Palitana is the place where millions and millions of Jain sadhu and muni got salvation.

Junagadh

Junagadh is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat. The city is located at the foot of the Girnar hills, 355 km south west of state capital Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. Literally translated, Junagadh means “Old Fort”. It is also known as “Sorath”, the name of the earlier Princely State of Junagadh.

Law Garden

Law Garden is a public garden in the city of Ahmedabad. The market outside the garden is very famous for the handicraft goods sold by local people. The road at the side of the garden is filled with street hawkers selling all kinds of food items.

Sabarmati Ashram

Sabarmati Ashram is located in the Ahmedabad suburb of Sabarmati, at the bank of River Sabarmati. This was one of the residences of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. This ashram is now a national monument by the Government of India due to its significance in the Indian independence movement in the form of the Dandi March in 1930.

Gir Forest National Park

The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, India. Established in 1965, with a total area of 1412 km² of fully protected area. It is the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species.

Rani Ki Vav Stepwell

Rani ki vav is a famous stepwell situated in Patan town in Gujarat in India. It was one of the largest and the most sumptuous structures of its type. Among its ruins one pillar still stands which is the proof not only of the elegance of its design, but also excellent example of this period.

Adalaj Stepwell

Adalaj Stepwell is a unique Hindu ‘water building’ in the village of Adalaj, close to Ahmedabad. The stepwell was built in 1499 by Muslim king Mohammed Begda. The step well or ‘Vav’, as it is called in Gujarati, is intricately carved and is five stories in depth.

Kutch

Kutch is a district in Gujarat, literally means something which intermittently becomes wet and dry; a large part of this district is known as Rann of Kachchh which is shallow wetland which submerges in water during the rainy season and becomes dry during other seasons.

Uttarayana Kite Festival

Makar Sankranti is a festival of kites celebrated in many parts of India. In Gujarat it is called as uttarayan kite festival since it falls in the month of uttarayan (usually january). Gujaratis keenly await this festival to fly kites.