Activities to do in Gujarat
Things to do in Gujarat have been attracting an ample number of tourists each year. Nestled in west India, Gujarat is the sixth largest state possessing a coastline of around sixteen hundred kilometers. It witnesses a huge amount of national as well as international tourists each year. It offers landscaped beauty all the way from Rann of Kutch to the beautiful hills of the Satpuras. In the whole wide world, only Gujarat offers an opportunity to adore the beauty of Asiatic lions. Various ancient structures in Gujarat depict the craftsmanship of the Sultanate reign. Ahmedabad is an ideal tourist hub to be visited in Gujarat. Gujarat is home to a number of remarkable hills including Wilson hills, Palitana, Saputara as well as the beautiful Pavagadh. These hills are admirable destinations that offer breathtaking views along with an opportunity of indulging in various adventure activities such as camping as well as trekking. Here you will have a great sightseeing opportunity as the state houses an ample number of historical forts, ancient palaces, temples, mosques as well as other attractions holding historic importance. Some of these forts, as well as palaces, have been converted into top-notch hotels where one can enjoy a comfortable stay. Gujarat is a well-known tourist destination that holds a significant culture. It offers various handicrafts including Khadi, patolas of Patan, kutchhi work, pithora, block printing, metal crafts, Rogan painting as well bandhani. Gujarat flaunts a wide variety of flora and fauna that beautifies the state. While touring Gujarat one can take trips to national parks as well as wildlife sanctuaries and have an impeccable experience of wildlife photography. There is a Royal Orient Train that runs between Rajasthan as well as Gujarat which is a luxurious experience altogether. It covers a number of tourist places falling amidst these two states of India. The state of Gujarat is highly popular for the Gujarati cuisine and one must surely try it out while touring it. Trying out Gujarati cuisine is one of the best things to do in Gujarat.
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What are some of the best things to do in Gujarat?
There are various things to do in Gujarat. Some of them are as follows:
· Visit the Great Rann of Kutch at the time of Rann Utsav
· Visit Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Ahmedabad
· Explore the famous Kirti Stambh of Hutheesing Jain Temple
· Visit the Dwarkadhish Temple
· Camp under the open sky
· Explore the Dholavira part of The Indus Valley Civilisation
· Visit and adore the main shrine of the Girnar Jain temples
· Adore the beauty of Samovsaran Mandir, Palitana
· Witness the Modhera Dance Festival at Sun Temple in Modhera
· Visit the Vasai Jain Temple
· Go for some wildlife photography in Gir National Park
· Visit Jama Mosque situated in Champaner
· Visit the Sun Temple of Modhera
· Trek in one of the exotic locations
· Admire the Gira falls of Saputara
· Visit Rani ki vav, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site
· Admire the Hutheesing Jain Temple
· Explore Pavagadh
What are must do adventure activities in Gujarat?
The various adventure activities to enjoy in Gujarat are as follows:
- Take a Camel Safari in The Little Rann of Gujarat
- Surfing at Chorwad Beach as well as Dumas Beach
- Water Skiing at Mandvi Beach
- Ropeway Cable Car ride in Saputara
- Water scooter ride at Mandvi Beach
- Paragliding at Mandvi Beach
- Rock climbing at Pawagadh, Junagadh, as well as Taranga
- Snorkeling at Mandvi Beach, Nagoa Beach, Goghala Beach and others
- Underwater diving at Mandvi Beach and others
- Trekking as well as camping in the beautiful grasslands of Gujarat
- Jeep Safari ride in the national parks
Which are must visit places in Gujarat during sightseeing trip?
Famous places in Gujarat for an accomplished sightseeing tour are as follows:
· Rani Ki Vav, Patan
· Dwarkadhish Temple
· Somnath Temple
· Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat
· Marine National Park, Jamnagar
· Dholavira
· Palitana Jain Temple, Bhavnagar
· Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar
· Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Temple, Ambaji, Banaskantha
· Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch
· Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi
· Junagadh Buddhist Cave Groups
· Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, Kutch
· Gir National Park, Junagadh
· White Desert – Great Rann of Kutch
· Polo Monument and Vijaynagar Forest
· Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad
· Saputara
· Lothal
· Sun Temple, Modhera
· Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara
· Pols of Ahmedabad
· Velavadar Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar, Bhavnagar
· Uparkot Fort, Junagadh
· Adalaj Vav/Adalaj Stepwell, Ahmedabad
Where can I go for wildlife safari in Gujarat?
While touring Gujarat you can take a wildlife safari at the following places:
· Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: February and July
· Gir National Park - Ideal time to visit: Amidst December and mid of June
· Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst October and March
· Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst October and March
· Pania Wildlife Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst October and June
· Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst November and April
· Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst October and May
· Porbandar Bird Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst November and March
· Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst October and January
· Vansda National Park - Ideal time to visit: Amidst November and March
· Wild Ass Sanctuary – Little Rann - Ideal time to visit: Amidst November and March
· Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Monsoons
· Hingolgadh Nature Education Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst July and February
· Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Between November and mid-June
· Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst November and March
· Kutch Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst March and August
· Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst November and March
· Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst September and January
· Purna Wildlife Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst November and March
· Thol Lake Bird Sanctuary - Ideal time to visit: Amidst November and February
· Velavadar Blackbuck National Park - Ideal time to visit: Amidst July and March
Where can I go for paragliding in Gujarat?
Satpura is a popular hill station in Gujarat that holds Paragliding festival each year in the form of a carnival. This hill station is dotted with mountains as well as forests. This is the best place to experience paragliding as well as parasailing in Gujarat.
· Cost for Paragliding - Rs.1800 or 27.81 USD to Rs.2500 or 38.63 USD
· Cost for Parasailing - Rs.500 or 7.72 USD to Rs.1000 or 15.45 USD
What all things can be done in Rann of Kutch? When is the Kutch festival take place?
Rann of Kutch festival takes place from November to February. This is a festival that is highly remarkable and people wait for an entire year to be a part of this festivity. It has a wide range of activities to offer. Some of the many attractions of the Kutch Festival are as follows:
- Paragliding
- Archery
- Para Motoring
- ATV riding
- Chess
- Watching the Flamingos
- Camel-riding
- Pool
- Go around in a Golf cart
- Rifle shooting
- Take your kids to the kid's section
- Trek to Kala Dungar
- Bungee run basketball
- Take a Spa
- Take a meditation session
- Stargazing
- Visit the Datatreya Temple
- Ride a Trikke around the camps
What is the best time for Gir National Park wildlife safari? What is the cost?
The ideal time to visit Gir National park is within December to mid-June although the park keeps open from mid of October till mid of June.
The ideal time to spot lions is dawn as well as dusk and one can take a jeep safari to witness the same. Jeep Safaris here are the perfect way to explore the beauty of the park. To take a ride one needs to avail permission from Sinh Sadan Forest Lodge Office. You can also hire guides along.
- Morning Time Safaris - 6 am to 9 am and 9 am to 12 Noon
- Evening Time Safari - 3 pm to 6 pm
Cost - One safari jeep accommodating 6 people charges around:
- Rs.5300 or 81.91 USD (for Indians) (approx.)
- Rs.12800 or 197.82 USD (for foreigners) (approx.)
Which places are famous places camping in Gujarat?
While touring Gujarat you can take the following camping tours:
- Kevdi Eco Campsite, Vadodara
- Sagai-Malsamot Eco Campsite
- Zarwani Eco Campsite
- Kilad
- Vishal Khadi Eco Campsite
- Mahal
- Kanjeta Eco Campsite
- Padamdungari
- Junaraj Eco Cottage
- Polo Forest
- Kevdi Eco Campsite
- Zarwani Eco Campsite
- Dhanpari Eco Campsite
- Sagai-Malsamot Eco Campsite
- Vadhvana
- Vansda Nature Education Campsite
- Kanjeta
- Padamdungari Eco Camping
- Devinamal
- Kevdi Eco Tourism Site, Mandvi, Surat
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