Gujarat Tourism – Unforgettable Tourist Attractions in Gujarat

ByAmrina Alshaikh

The fifth-largest Indian state sure does pack plenty of thrills by way of Gujarat Tourism. While the state is indeed open all year round – what with all the amazing things to do in Gujarat – it is still advisable to visit it during peak tourist season.

The best time to visit Gujarat is between October and February, which is the winter season. The state can get quite hot otherwise. If in doubt concerning how to reach Gujarat, a detailed guidebook will set you straight.

Below you will find key tourist attractions and places to visit in Gujarat. Thousands of visitors are drawn every year to the “Jewel of Western India.” Don’t be left out.

1. Ahmedabad

A city renowned for being an educational hotspot as well as an industrial hub, this is one metropolis you certainly need to have on your itinerary.

  • Ahmedabad is definitely one of the best places to visit in Gujarat. It was once the state capital.
  • Check out the glorious Sabarmati River while you’re there, and the Ashram after the same name. Powerful historical ‘throwbacks’ to Mahatma Gandhi reside therein.
  • Plenty of culturally significant sights await you in the city, like its ‘old’ section, which has been tagged as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Markets and temples abound in Ahmedabad, with many a colonial-era attraction sprinkled throughout the city.
  • You certainly need to soak up this particular side of the city: its tie-dye Bandhani handloom technique, and textiles.
  • A multitude of amazing things to do in Gujarat finds realization within the confines of Ahmedabad city.

2. Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary

When it comes to Gujarat Tourism, one of its top hotspots will include this excellent sanctuary.

  • The last safe home for the rare Asiatic Lion species, you will be happy to learn that recent developments have recorded a distinct increase in the big cats’ numbers.
  • The sanctuary belongs to the larger dry deciduous forests ecoregion, namely Kathiawar-Gir.
  • The months of April and May are ideal for animal watching expeditions.
  • There are in excess of 2000 different species of animals and birds in here, and just as many insect species.
  • From deer-like chinkara and sambar to leopards and hyena, there are these and more to see in the Park.
  • Gujarat resorts like Club Mahindra are sure to point you toward this magnificent attraction.

3. Pirotan Island

One among 42 distinct islands in an area classified as a marine park (in Gujarat’s Jamnagar district), Pirotan enjoys 3 sq. km. of land all to itself.

  • A highlight-location on the list of Gujarat Tourism, it remains part of the famous Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park (est. 1982).
  • The island sure enjoys its share of modernity, including lip-smacking food that outstandingly emulates the standards of the best restaurants in Gujarat.
  • It’s ‘twin pair’ island is Narara, which is not often open to visitors and tourists.
  • The isolated island of Pirotan is not known for its crowds, meaning more time for you to snuggle up to Nature.
  • Admitted, you will need to run around a bit to gain permits from the region’s Forest, Customs & Ports Departments, but the effort is totally worth it.
  • The island lives up to its classification as a popular ‘secluded getaway’.