Come to the ancient city of Gujarat and enjoy the history of this lovely state which dates back to around 2500 B.C. There are excavations here in this state that has been carried out and it boasts of a settlement…

Prabhas Patan is close to the port city of Veraval on the coast of Saurashtra. This is where one can find the fabled Somnath temple, one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India. Driving down along the coastline brings you to…

Surat, in South Gujarat, is an ancient port city that was ruled at various times by the Marathas, the Mughals, the Portuguese, Dutch, French and the British. Their influences can be seen all around the city. Even the Parsis, who…

Junagadh is an historic city in Saurashtra, nestling in the foothills of Girnar, about 350 km from Ahmedabad. The city dates back to 319 BC. The Uparkot Fort stands testimony to the presence of the Mauryan dynasty and it was…

Right since the 10th century Muslims have made inroads into India and left behind their mark in the form of mosques and Dargahs, some of which achieved the status of pilgrimage spots. Gujarat was a gateway for Hajj pilgrimage and…

Gujarat is Rajasthan’s neighbor. Rajasthan is undoubtedly the land of forts and palaces and the most visited. Gujarat lives in its shadow and its forts and palaces are not quite as famous but they are definitely worth a visit to…

Gujarat is one of the most culturally rich states in India. Its long ancestry of warriors, kings and invaders along with the prominent role it played in the freedom struggle landscape of India is the stuff of history books. The…