A state that bears witness to some of the major highs and lows of the Indian history, Gujarat on the western part of the country is one of the most desired tourist destinations in India. Good tourist information on Gujarat will help you get a better and clearer idea of the state. The various Gujarat tourist attractions including historical structures, lovely beaches, and temples are some of the wonderful areas to explore.

History of Gujarat:
Owing its name to Gujjaratta, meaning the land of the Gujjars, a tribe that migrated to India about the 5th century AD, Gujarat bears traces of the Indus Valley and Harappan civilizations. The Maitraka Dynasty ruled the state from 6th to 8th centuries and the first Parsee refugees arrived here in the year 775. In 1237 Allauddin Khilji, Sultan of Delhi incorporated Gujarat into the state of Delhi. The Mughals under Akbar conquered Gujarat after the state enjoyed a brief independent span under Ahmed Shah.

The Portuguese were among the first Europeans who arrived in Gujarat before the British and Gujarat was divided into several princely states. Great freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Morarji Desai and Vallavbhai Patel hail from this state. After independence, the state of Gujarat came into its present being from 1st May 1960 with its capital shifted from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar in 1970.

How to get to Gujarat:

By Air: Tourist information on Gujarat includes the traveling as well. The state has in fact 10 domestic airports and one international Airport which is situated in Ahmedabad. The other airports are at Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Jamnagar, Bhuj, Surat, Kandla, Keshod, Porbandar and Rajkot. Every day flight services connect Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara, and Bhuj to Mumbai, Delhi and other cities in India.

By Rail: The chief cities Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Surat are situated on the broad-gauge railway network of Gujarat. The meter-gauge connections link these places to the rest of the state.

By Road: The National Highway No 8 is a wonderful system of state highways. It helps you to reach various tourist centers of Gujarat comfortably from other parts of the country. The Gujarat State Transport Corporation and private operators run regular bus services to all the important spots of the state from most of the other important cities.

Best Time to Visit:
Gujarat is best visited during the months of October to March as the winters are genuinely pleasant while the summers are scorching hot.

Occasions and festivals in Gujarat:
Gujarat is a colorful state with a host of colorful events and festivals celebrated throughout the year. The following festivals see the advent of several tourists from various parts of the country and the world.

International Kite festival Navaratri Ratha Yatra Raksha bandhan

Holi Dhuleti Diwali Janmasthami

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