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Gujarat ( / ˌɡʊdʒəˈrɑːt / GUUJ-ə-RAHT, Gujarati: [ˈɡudʒəɾat̪] ⓘ) is a state along the western coast of India. Its coastline of about 1,600 km (990 mi) is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula. Gujarat is the fifth-largest Indian state by area, covering some 196,024 km 2 (75,685 sq mi); and the ninth-most populous state, with a population of 60.4 million in 2011. It is bordered by Rajasthan to the northeast, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman ...
4 days ago · Gujarat, state of India, located on the country’s western coast, on the Arabian Sea. It encompasses the entire Kathiawar Peninsula as well as the surrounding area on the mainland. The coastline of Gujarat is 992 miles long, and no part of the state is more than 100 miles from the sea. Its capital is Gandhinagar.
Jul 3, 2024 · Gujarat News. Gujaratindia.com – Gujarat State Portal provides a unified interface to all Government Departments and acts as a front-end to the Government’s vision and foresight. This is an attempt to give a vision into the potentials of the state. It highlights various features like Tourism, Culture, Festivals, Business, Important ...
The official website of Gujarat Tourism, where you can get the details about best places to visit, accommodations, travel guidelines, itineraries and much more.
Gujarat & Diu. India, Asia. Unfairly overlooked by many travelers scurrying between Mumbai and Rajasthan, Gujarat is an easy, and highly rewarding, sidestep off the tourist trail. While its major city Ahmedabad can draw you in with its deep sense of culture and remarkable architecture, the countryside holds most of the state’s many treasures ...
May 7, 2024 · Gujarat has always been a major centre for the Jains and some of its most interesting locations are the Jain Temple centres at Palitana and Girnar Hills. Besides the Jain temples, 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 colourful tribal villages of Kutch make a visit unforgettable.
Welcome to Tourism Department, Government of Gujarat The Vibrant State of Gujarat, a veritable Growth Engine of India, accounts for about six percent of the total geographical area of the Country and five percent of its population. From being a favored port for mariners, nucleus of business and industry, cradle for culture and religion, epicenter of the Freedom Struggle, home of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel to the abode of the Asiatic lion, Gujarat is richly endowed with tourism assets ...
Jun 22, 2024 · Whether you're interested in handicrafts, architecture, temples, or wildlife, discover the best tourist places to visit in Gujarat—map included.
Gujarat was divided into princely states. After the Indian Independence in 1947, all of Gujarat except Saurashtra and Kutchh became part of Bombay State until May 1, 1960, when the Government split Bombay state into the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Ahmedabad became the chief city of the new State and housed the State Government Offices.
State Location Map : Vibrant Gujarat stretches out into the Arabian Sea, with a hint of the desert and a coastline of 1600 km. It is the home state of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. It is renowned for its beaches, temple towns and historic capitals. Wildlife sanctuaries, hill resorts and natural grandeur are gifts of Gujarat.
