Gujarat; the home state of Mahatma Gandhi, is renowned for its beaches, temple towns, historic capitals, wildlife sanctuaries, hill resorts, and natural grandeur. Arts, handicrafts, and festivals also make the state vibrant. Gujarat has always had a large population of Jains and some of its most interesting locations are the Jain Temple centers at Palitana and Girnar Hills. The state’s major attractions include the only habitat of the Asiatic Lions in India (Gir Forests), a desert ride at the Wild Ass Sanctuary, and the beautiful Indo-Saracenic Architecture of Ahmedabad. The colorful tribal villages of Kutch make the visit unforgettable.
Aavo Padharo, means welcome in the language of Gujarat. People here are very friendly and warm. They believe the guest is divine so they will entice you to come again and again.
Gujarat is one of the most diverse states in India. Its history stretches over thousands of years from the age-old Harappan Civilization to the Mughal period. Gujarat’s endless journey is timeless with historical and cultural traditions glorifying the state. Gujarat, the Land of the Legends, is the birthplace of many freedom fighters like the legendary Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, and many others who fought for India’s independence.
The cultural mix enriched with over 4500 years of history has endowed Gujarat with some of the greatest historical and archaeological monuments. We can see an unparalleled insight into the Harappan civilization, Ahmedabad has specimens of Indo-Saracenic architecture, Palitana has a variety of temples in the Jain style, Junagadh displays Buddhist caves and Rajput architecture appears over most parts of Gujarat. A major Tourist destination of immense potential, it’s historical monuments represent the great religions of Asia – Hindu, Buddhism, Jain, Islam, Parsi and Sikh.
Gujarat is home to incredible diversity as a result of its geographic and strategic location. Its rich cultural heritage is reflected in the arts, music, literature, religious traditions, cuisine, fairs, and festivals of every city and place.
Gandhinagar is the State Capital of Gujarat. Named after ‘Gandhi’, the father of the nation, it is situated 32 kilometers away from Ahmedabad and it claims to have the best infrastructure in India.
Ahmedabad, Surat, Baroda, Rajkot are some major cities of Gujarat that are known to have the best of tradition, history, architecture, culture, and philosophy of Gujarat in an atmosphere of luxury, beauty, and comfort.
The ancient site of Ashaval and Karnavati, Ahmedabad was found in 1411. The City of Ahmedabad has some of the finest Indian, Islamic monuments and exquisite Hindu and Jain temples. Its carved wooden houses are another unique architectural tradition.
Ensembles, lifestyles, and ways of living vary all over Gujarat. The fairs and festivals are full of enthusiasm, entertainment, and spirituality. Gujarat is known all over the world for its Navratri celebration which sees people immersed in the spirit of dance for nine nights. The dance forms depend on the unique styles that have emerged in different cities. people have adopted this traditional dance and its varied forms by the name of ‘Garba’ and ‘Raas’.
Language is the very heart of our soul. Although the principal language of Gujarat is ‘Gujarati’ other languages spoken are Hindi and English. Gujarat encompasses many languages and dialects throughout to its many regions, castes, and traditions.
Gujarat is home to innumerable impressive architectural monuments with Hindu, Islamic, and European influence. The forts and monuments speak of the grandeur of Gujarat as they exhibit the historical, cultural, and traditional artifacts.
The famous ‘Bhadra Fort’ in Ahmedabad is a symbol of historical significance and belongs to the medieval era. Built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411, the fort is named after ‘Bhadra’, a Hindu goddess, and incarnation of ‘Kali’ worshipped by many Hindus. The Bhadra Fort is one of the most ancient forts with intricate designs and latticed windows.
Saputara, the “Queen of Hills” offers Gujarat’s green cover locations promoting eco-tourism. Located at an altitude of 1000 m, and is situated in the heart of Dangs district, located on the second-highest plateau of the Sahyadri range with cool bracing climate and a scenic view of the luscious valley.
The thick forest around Saputara is dotted with tribal villages and their unique dances are of great interest. Saputara has been developed as a planned hill resort with all the necessary amenities like hotels, parks, swimming pools, boat clubs, theaters and a museum to ensure an enjoyable holiday in the cool of the hills.
Organized by Gujarat Tourism every year, Saputara Monsoon Festival is a month-long festival, filled with various cultural and fun activities. Special cultural programs arranged every evening, offer tourists a glimpse into the state’s rich heritage through dance and musical performances by regional artists. A light and sound show is also organized every evening to entertain people. Other usual attractions include boat race, camel rides, paragliding, horse riding, air balloons, rock climbing, ropeway, and more adventure-filled activities.
Someone has told the truth, that traveling is more pleasant than the destination. You can feel this by looking at the path of Saputara. If you want to enjoy the beauty by going through nature, then Saputara is waiting for you!
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