Gujrat
With a sea coast 1650 kms long, Gujrat is renowned for its beaches, temple towns and historic capitals. Added attractions are wildlife sanctuaries, hill resorts, and natural grandeur. Sculpture, handicrafts, arts also make the state rich. Gujarat is also among the most technologically advanced. Housing the largest petrochemical complex in the country.
In places of tourist and business interest, holiday homes help make the state a pleasure to travel in Gujrat.
Some of these have become attractive destinations in themselves, eg., Ahmedpur Mandvi, Chorwad and Saputara.
Gujarat has always been a major centre for the Jains, and some of its most interesting sights are Jain Temple centres like those at Palitana, and at Girnar Hill, near Junagadh.
Apart from its Jain temples, Gujarat's major attractions include the last Asian lions (in the Gir forest) and the fascinating Indo-Saracenic architecture of Ahmedabad. The colourful tribal villages of Kutch make a visit to this barren land worth it. |
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