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.