Gujarat
has a colorful profile. The land is fertile, beautiful and prosperous
on the coastline from Kutch in the West to Daman in South, the hill
line from Aravali in the East to the Western hills with lush green
forests, large and small rivers as well the plains in the middle.
The rivers and reservoirs, farms and fields, villages and towns,
suburbs and cities, markets and industries, temples and complexes
add to its physical prosperity and unfold the prosperity of its
historic basis. Number of historic monuments, religious places,
industrial complexes and educational institutions glorify the cultural
pride of Gujarat. It reminds us of great traditions of Lord Krishna
to Mahatma Gandhi.
Many legends, tales and stories
of bravery and generosity, efficiency and imagination, prosperity
and charity, Penance and Sacrifice, knowledge and devotion are spread
in the air and atmosphere of Gujarat. The hardwork and civilized
approach of the people of Gujarat are evident at the coast of Dandi
in South Gujarat where Gandhiji accomplished the salt satyagarh,
at Somnath on the coast of Saurashtra where the echoes of eternal
tranquility is heard, history and religion are the way of life at
Pavgadh or Girnar, business booms at the markets of Ahmedabad and
Surat, folk-life rules the streets of Jamnagar and Bhuj, water of
life flows in Narmada and Mahi and greenery plays with the wind
in forest of Dang and Gir.
The journey through the width and
breadth of Gujarat is not merely a physical tour of the land, it
is a treat with its people. A treat, which gives an opportunity
to know them in real sense, which would arouse feeling of proud
and poetic welcome to the distinguished land.
Gujarat unfolds its magic in abundance.
With the largest coastline in the country Gujarat has got countless
quiet, scenic, reclusive beach pockets where the sea lovers can
have a heyday. For wildlife enthusiasts and naturalists, Gujarat
offers a fascinating variety of species in Sasan Gir sanctuary and
other places. For the devote pilgrims, Gujarat is a source of plentiful
faith and devotion Palitana, Somnath, Dwarka and many other pilgrim
spots attract lacs of disciples every year. For those who want to
go for a quiet holiday in the hills, saputara offers a world class
option. Monument of Ahmedabad are living example of one of the finest
architectural works. Gujarat’s rich tradition of textile and
handicraft, are unique styles developed as culmination of hundred
of years of experience.
The fairs and festivals are a time
of rejoicement and rejuvination when the people shed their inhibitions
and join unitedly in the festive exuberance. The fairs are mostly
held in rural areas where the folk art, folk music and folk dances
are displayed with all the originality and performing genius.
The town and cities of Gujarat represent
all that is progressive and enterprising in the industrious Gujarat
psyche. These cities are nerves of the present day prosperous Gujarat.
All in all, Gujarat is a land of interest to many a tourists and
in turn a major work filed for you. We, therefore offer you in this,
a compact package of all that in Gujarat.