GUJARAT NA MELAO

Stretches out into the Arabian Sea, with a hint of the desert and with a coastline of 1666 km long is Gujarat – the home state of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation. It is renowned for its beaches, temple towns, and historic capitals. Wildlife sanctuaries, hill resorts, and natural grandeur are gifts of Gujarat. Sculpture, handicrafts, arts, festivals also make the state rich. Gujarat is also among the most technologically advanced, housing the largest petrochemical complex in the country.

Gujarat has always been a major center for the Jains and some of its most interesting locations are the Jain Temple centers 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 colorful tribal villages of Kutch make a visit unforgettable.

A state with an amazingly varied topography ranging from the deep green of the dense forests to stark white at the salt plains. Its 1660 kilometers coastline is home to some of the most unique marine species and geographical locations at the state make it an ideal matrix, a melting pot of a vast variety of cultures, people, places and history due to eons of migratory influences. Along with all the migrations came in various ritual practices, cuisines, styles of dresses, fairs, and festivals, celebrations all of which were amalgamated and became a part of what this amazingly diverse state has to offer to you. This was possible as a result of trade, commerce and the dexterity of the people of Gujarat to accept and take in and make a part of all who come in here for succor, conquest or trade.