Gujarat, also called the
Jewel Of The West , is the westernmost state of India and has
Gandhi Nagar as its capital. It is surrounded by
Arabian Sea, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and
Pakistan.
It is also a famous tourist spot. The state is renowned for its
beaches, holy temples, architectural assets, wildlife sanctuaries and
hill resorts . The famous beaches in Gujarat include
Ahmadpur- Mandvi Beach, Chorwad Beach, Ubharat Beach and
Tithal Beach . Religious spots include
Dwaraka, Somanath, Pawagadh, Ambaji, Bhadreswar, Shamlaji , Jain temples at
Taranga, Girnar and
Palitana and the oldest fire temple of the Parsees at
Udwada . It has four major national parks of the country.
Gir National Park, Blackbuck National Park, Vansda National Park , and
Marine National Park . Apart from these, there are 21 other wildlife centuries in the state. There are some excelent hotels to cater to the lodging needs of the tourists.
It also houses
Anand , the largest milk product producer co-operatives in the world.
Surat city also located in Gujarat is a hub of the global diamond trade. Other major cities of Gujarat are
Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Nadiad, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, Navsari, Vapi, Valsad, Bhuj , and
Dwarka.
Along with its varied destinations, the attractive handicrafts, the delicious cuisine and colorful lifestyle of the people of Gujarat also add to its splendor.
Last Updated on : 13 December 2011
