8 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Next Trip to Gujarat
There are times when you want to take all kinds of trips and tours at a single place. Well, Gujarat is the right destination for it. If you have been planning your next trip, then take a look over why Gujarat is the best place to visit.
8 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Next Trip to Gujarat
#1 Food-a-holic
Now it’s a world known fact that Gujarat has given some of the best dishes to the cultural India. Starting from Dhokla, Khaman to the world known Theplas of all kind took its discovery in Gujarat. All through Gujarat you will find a variety of specialty dishes originating from each district.
Like for e.g. If you ever visit Surat, try locha. (yes that’s a food name.) or if you are in Vadodara try on Sev usal or if you are in Ahmedabad don’t miss food items at Manekchowk, and the list goes on.
In simple words, it’s a Paradise for foodies.
#2 Historical places
As long as you know only some cities of Gujarat, you must visit Gujarat to explore the times of Indus valley civilization and some of the greatest of Palaces. Dholaveera, Lothal are two of the most ancient civilization which are located in Gujarat. Also places like, Rani ki vav in Ahmedabad, Champaner fort near Pavagadh and many more are a sight to see. Don’t miss out on Sabarmati Ashram.
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#3 Religious tours
If you are planning a trip to visit some of the most beautiful temples and find inner peace, Gujarat provides you with the same!
Dwarka the place where it is belived that Shri Krishna resides, Ambaji- Ambe Maa’s home, or Sarangpur- a city which is protected by Hanuman, Gondal- where the chandelier moves on its own during aarti and many such amusing temples are present in Gujarat.
#4 Festival celebrations
You can visit Gujarat in any time of the year and find one or the other festival celebration going on to the greatest. Come in January, and you will be amazed at seeing the kite festival- uttarayan. Come in March and you can witness Holi being played in the most tribal ways with the tribe of Panhmahal. Or come in the best festival of Navratri and you would want to visit every year to play Garba and dandiya.
#5 Seasonal visits
If you are to plan a trip near November till January, then you would be able to bird watch the migrating birds near Nal Sarovar, the few living Asiatic lions in action in Gir national forest park, or even the best- Rannotsav taking place in the month of December-January. These are some should-never-miss opportunities for adventurous trips.
#6 Big international expos
Gujarat is growing as a professional hub, and hosts national and international expos like Vibrant Gujarat, National textile expos and much more. It could be a very inspiring journey to come and watch such expos.
#7 Hill stations
If you are searching for cool and calm vacation, you could find it here in Gujarat. Hill stations like Gir in Junagadh, Pavagadh near Vadodara and many such places are found in Gujarat. Also Mount Abu, is located at the border of Gujarat and Rajasthan is easy to travel till there. Places like Saputara are also very near to the border of South Gujarat and is a chilling place near monsoon and winters.
#8 The long coastline and the coastal highway
Gujarat has one of the most amazing coastline which is still not very famous and thus can give you your private time at the beaches. Diu and Daman are some of the famous places near beaches but there are many more beaches that are located near Madhavpur, Nargol beach near Vapi, Tithal near Valsad, and many more.
You shouldn’t miss the chance to drive along the breathtaking coastal highway from Bhavnagar to Porbandar.
Extra Tip :
And remember what Amitabh Bachchan says,
“Kuch din to guzaro Gujarat mein ,
Aur lijiye Khushboo Gujarat ki.“.
