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Nargol Beach- One of a kind
Nargol beach is the closest beach from the border of Maharashtra state while entering the state of Gujarat. Since it is located South of Gujarat and yet uncharted the beach is pretty spotless and clean. You will only see residents of Nargol town which are comparatively very less in number. Also, you won’t get much to eat on the beach. Ideally, people carry food from home and spend about 3-4 hours over here. Pre-wedding shoots are on high these days and such locations are preferred by high-class photographers and videographers. So, it is considered as one of the finest spaces to bud pre-wedding gear. All in all, a virgin beach…
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Marvel Sun Temple Modhera (Surya Mandir Modhera)
The Sun temple of Modhera, which ranks next only to the Sun temple of Konark is one of the best examples of architecture in Gujarat. Temple dates back to the 11th Century A.D and lies in the Becharaji Taluka of Mehsana district.
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Liberating Shatrunjaya hills
Liberating Shatrunjaya hills are the pilgrimage places for one amongst the Indian religions, the Jains. Jains have erected a large number of temples, especially at Palitana where construction has taken 900 years. The entire Shatrunjaya hill is holy and the climb takes an hour or two. In-between this climb no food is allowed by pilgrims who climb. Every Jain aims to make the ascent at least once as part of the voyage to Nirvana. It has 900 of the 3000 temples in the Shatrunjaya hills and is the most imperative pilgrimage tirtha for the Jains. Shatrunjaya is hills located in the city of Palitana. Palitana is a part of Bhavnagar…
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Kabirvad- Divine Banyan shades
Kabirvad is situated on the banks of river Narmada which sees the Arabian Sea, near Bharuch in the state of Gujarat. Kabirvad literary means the Banyan Tree in name of poet and philosopher Saint Kabir. Kabirvad binges in over 3.5 acres. It is alleged that the original tree raised up with the touch of Saint Kabir or probably nurtured up from an olden brush called datum. History of Kabirvad Many folklores flourish about the birth, life and death of Kabir, one of India’s record quoted poets and spiritualists. Hence, Kabirvad is dedicated to the famed Indian poet-saint Kabir. Kabirvad is jam-packed of Vad (Banyan) trees and the extraordinary fact is…
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Jambughoda- A place of hypnotic greenery
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Incomparable hill station in Gujarat- Saputara
Incomparable hill stations in Gujarat- Saputara is snuggled in the Sahyadris or the Western Ghats. Saputara is an old-fashioned tiny hill station in the Dang district of Gujarat. Prevalent for lavish green forests, rippling mountains, alluring waterfalls, wistful winding roads and is thus favourite amongst tourists. It is located at a height of 875 metres above sea level and is a picture-perfect escape for eco-lovers, nature enthusiasts and individuals who love adventure sports. Saputara is Gujarat’s only hill station. A tribal abode, Saputara stems its name from the snake God implored by the tribal populace in the civic. Saputara literally means habitat of serpents and the tribal of this region…
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Gaekwad city- Vadodara (Baroda)
Gaekwad city Vadodara was named after the Banyan tree as Kind Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad had too much love for nature and since there were too many Banyan trees on the banks of the river Vishwamitri- where the city is entrenched, it was named Vadodara meaning the city of Vads. Vad in Gujarati stands for Banyan Tree. The city has many attractions, however, one of the major attractions is the Laxmi Villas Palace. It serves as the royal residence of the Vadodara’s royal family- The Gaekwads. The city that is well-known for its royal kingdoms, rich civilizations, and splendid past, Vadodara is not just an idyllic getaway for an unforgettable weekend…
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Fascinating Surat- Blend of flavour, tradition and cultures
Surat is the city rooted on the coast of the Tapi river. Taking us back to the time, it used to be one of the hefty seaports and is now considered to be commercial centre in Gujarat especially for textiles market. Britishers established their first trading port in Surat- Gujarat. The fascinating place Surat is also known as India’s western gateway because of its tactical position. People of many races from various places have come to Surat from the ancient times, and so the city has witnessed an intermingling of many traditions and cultures. Many people refer to the exceptional culture of Surat as the “Surti Culture”. Surti culture though…
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Champaner – Concord of different religions
Pavagadh. This is the Hindu goddess temple at the summit of Pavagadh hill. Visited by lakhs of deities every year, it is one the religious shrines of the Hindu community. Temple is located on the hilltop covering around 1800 steps to the temple. You have to climb the steps to reach the temple, however, with the innovation and facilities, ropeways are built across to reach the temple straight away. This shrine is one of the shaktipeeth. Pavagadh offers the most charismatic and mesmerizing view of the valley and the entire place. This is why it is recommended to climb the steps in comparison to taking a ropeway. How to reach…
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Bhuj- Well-known for handicrafts and jewellery
Bhuj is a well-known capital of Kutch state. It was established by Rao Hamirji in the year 1510. It derives its name from the word Bhujang which literary means the snake. Bhuj has ample historical sites and archaeologists have found out the proofs that trace the place back to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is a place of a kind of its own. It is famous for the handicrafts and jewellery collection you would find at the nook and corner of the city. It is a famous tourist attraction. The city was entirely knocked down during the tragic earthquake that destroyed the city in 2001. However, without losing any kind…
