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Over
the ages, Gujarat has seen a succession of races-settlers as well as
conquerors ultimately acquiring the Guujarati culture of its own. The result
has been a wonderful fusion of new ideas and the old traditions. Rich in
crafts, history and natural beauty; this vibrant state of Mahatma Gandhi
continues to attract artists, scholars, intellectuals and businessmen from
all over the world.
Ahmedabad city is located on the banks of Sabarmati River. Ahmedabad is
world famous for Mahatma Gandhi's Ashram. The tombs of Ahmed Shah and his
queens, Ahmed Shah's Mosque, Jama Masjid, Mosque of Sidi Sayid, Teen Darwaza
are the major monuments in the city. Other important monuments include Rani
Rupmati's Mosque, Rani Sipri's Mosque, Raj Rabri Mosque, Hathee Singh Jain
Temple and Siddi Bashir Mosque. Kankaria Lake, Kutbi Mazar, Bhadra Fort,
Dada-hari-di-Vav (an architectural step well), Victoria Gardens, N C Mehta
Museum of Miniatures and Calico Textile Museum. The city has a number of
'pols' or traditional colonies, which date back to the 18th century.
Vadodra has a number of palaces and well-laid parks that attract the
tourists. The city is known for its palaces, museums and parks. The Sayaji
Bagh is a big well-laid park and an important tourist attraction. Within
this park, there is Baroda Museum and Art Gallery. The Museum has a good
collection of artifacts, which not only includes Indian sculptures and
ancient manuscripts, but also houses collection of Egyptian antiquities,
while the art gallery has Mughal miniatures and some works of European
masters. The Sayaji Bagh also has a planetarium and a small zoo within it.
Maharaj Fateh Singh Museum, the Laxmi Vilas Palace and the Naulakhi Well are
other tourist centers.
Tourist Destinations: Sasan Gir is the only place in the world outside
Africa where the lion has its natural habitat. The Asiatic lion is slightly
smaller than its African counterpart but is a majestic sight to behold. The
forest is also home to species like leopard, chital, chinkara (gazelle),
wild boar, wild ass, nilgai, spotted deer, and four-horned antelope. It is
also the haunt for monkeys, parrots and India's national bird, the peacock.
A crocodile-rearing and research center is also there. One can enjoy safaris
with a special permit. Gir forest area also includes the Nalsarovar Lake and
Sanctuary, where various types of bird species can be seen. There is also a
small temple dedicated to Lord Krishna near the Tulsi Shyam springs. | Recommended Tours | |
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Destination Covered : Delhi - Jaipur -
Agra - Delhi |
Duration
: 10 NightsDestination Covered :
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi |
Duration
: 14 NightsDestination Covered :
Mumbai - Bangalore - Mysore - Bandipur - Coorg - Ooty - Cochin - Munnar
- Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Quilon - Kovalam - Kanyakumari -
Kovalam - Trivandrum |
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