Perched in the western side of India, bordering the neighbouring Pakistan and Arabian Sea, the state Gujarat is the most industrialised state in India. It has the union territory of Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli as well as the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra bordering it. Gandhinagar is the state’s capital and Ahmadabad is the most developed city in the region. Apart from its strengths in financial and industrial sectors, Gujarat is endowed with rich cultural and historic heritage. It has grown on to become a great tourist destination with plenty of beaches, historic cities, monuments, structures and temples, some of these being highly acclaimed as great tourist places.

Rich Culture and Heritage of Gujarat provides Allurement to Tourists

From the point of view of attractions found in Gujarat, the historical monuments and structures have great significance. Each of these locations have rich history backing its importance with promotion of tourism in the state, lots of visitors are arriving in Gujarat to view these monuments and structures, besides visiting the beaches and natural sightseeing places. Gir National park is the only place in India where Asiatic lions are seen. Lothal is one of the historic places which were a part of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Dwarka and Somnath are the coastal places in Gujarat which are well known for the temples of Vishnu and Shiva respectively. Manmade buildings and structures from ancient and medieval period as well as in the contemporary era have made a mark in this beautiful land of Gujarat.

Some important places to visit for historical monuments and structures with touristic importance

Modhera is known for its temples and religious background. Sun Temple in Modhera is supposedly the most visited place in this city. Junagadh is considered by many tourists to be a perfect destination for holidays and sightseeing as well as for local Gujarati customs, cuisine and shopping. Towards the western part of the state, it has an abundance of forts because this region had many dynasties. Uparkot fort, Moti Baug, Darbar Hall Museum and Somnath Temple are some of the places in and around Junagadh.

Jamnagar is another important destination in Gujarat with rich heritage of monuments and structures. Some of these have historic relevance, while others have architectural significance. Plenty of temples are built in Jamnagar by the erstwhile rulers, some of them being Kileshwar Temple, Shantinath Mandir, Bhujiyo Kotho, Bohra Hajira, Kotha Bastion, Lakhota Fort on Lakhota Lake, Bala Hanuman Temple, Adinath Mandir Jain Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Pratap Vilas Palace, Lakhota Museum and Solarium.

Since Mahatma Gandhi was born and brought up in Gujarat, the history associated with him is of special significance in various historical monuments and structures. Places like Porbandar, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Surat and Dandi are included in the Gandhi Tourism Circuit which tells various stories related to the mahatma’s life.

Bhavnagar and Rajkot are having special importance due to their presence in the Gandhi Tourism Circuit and apart from this fact, these cities also have plenty of historic sightseeing places. Rashtriyashala and few other educational institutes from the time of India’s freedom struggle are found in Rajkot. There are also many temples of historic and monumental importance. Bhavnagar forms the fifth largest city in Gujarat, with majority of sightseeing places being the historical sites. There are many temples as well as some museums. Large palaces like Nilambaug Palace are also found in Bhavnagar.

Gujarat has a number of districts and cities which have plenty of significance for the tourists. As a tourist attraction, the historical monuments and structures have special mention. These are visited by thousands of tourists around the month which offer uniqueness and tranquillity to the tourists. Such places not only give a relaxing mood to the tourists, but they also allow them to explore the history of Gujarat deeply.