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Tourist Attractions in Gujarat |
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Gujarat has myriads of different things to explore in Gujarat. The stately palaces in Gujarat are the mostly visited tourist spots in Gujarat. Besides, there are temples that speak of the old Gujarat legacy. The forests full of different species of beautiful birds and wildlife some of which are still unknown to people. Another reason to visit Gujarat is its numerous colorful festivals that attract people from all around the world. This page on tourist attractions in Gujarat will be discussing the different kinds of festivals and tourist destinations in different cities in Gujarat attracting tourists from around the world.
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Sabarmati Ashram: This is among the most important tourist attractions in Gujarat. People from round the globe flock to Ahmedabad to have a feel of the magic of the place called Sabarmati Ashram. This is the Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi located on the bank of the river named, Sabarmati. From this very place Gandhiji started the historical ‘Dandi March’. The ashram now houses the memorabilia of Mahatma Gandhi inside a museum.
Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad is called the ‘Manchester of the East’, because of the numerous textile milles and the large amount of textile production in those mills. Ahmed Shah once ruled this city and later the city was named after him. The monuments built in the 15th century feature delicate fineries of a nice blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.
Patan: The city of Patan also attracts tourists for the nice architectural wonders present there.
Somnath Temple: This is one of the mostly visited tourist attractions in Gujarat. This temple is famous for its 12 Jyotirlingas or Shiva Shrines. During the Mughal rule this temple was ransacked and destroyed a number of times (according to records seven times). Later on the temple was rebuilt at the same spot.
The other quite important tourist attractions in Gujarat are Sasangir, Bhuj, Dwarka, Champaner, Junagadh, etc. In order to explore Gujarat in a bigger and better way go through the pages on the site, Countryofindia.com.
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