When it comes to exploring the diverse cultural and natural treasures of India, Gujarat is a destination that should be at the top of your list. With its rich heritage, vibrant festivals, and breathtaking landscapes, Gujarat has something to offer every type of traveler. Whether you're interested in heritage tour packages in Gujarat, the famous Rann Utsav, Saurashtra, and Kutch tour packages, spiritual journeys, or wildlife adventures, this western Indian state has it all. Here, we'll take you on a journey through six must-see destinations on your Gujarat tour package.

1. Ahmedabad – Heritage Tour Packages in Gujarat

Your Gujarat tour package should ideally start in Ahmedabad, the state's largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage City. This bustling metropolis is a perfect blend of modernity and tradition. Visit the Sabarmati Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi lived, and explore the historic old city with its intricately designed pols (neighborhoods) and step-wells. Don't forget to sample the delicious local cuisine, including dhokla, fafda, and jalebi.

2. Kutch – Rann Utsav Tours

The Rann of Kutch is a surreal landscape, especially during the Rann Utsav tour, a grand celebration of culture and art. This is where Saurashtra and Kutch tour packages truly come to life. Witness the vast salt desert shimmering under the moonlight, and immerse yourself in the vibrant folk dances, music, and crafts of the region. Your Gujarat tour package is incomplete without experiencing this unique festival.

3. Dwarka – Spiritual Tours

Gujarat is a land of spirituality, and Dwarka is one of its most sacred destinations. As part of your spiritual tour, visit the Dwarkadhish Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, and take a dip in the holy waters of the Gomti Ghat. Dwarka offers a serene and spiritually uplifting experience that should be included in your Gujarat tour package.

4. Gir National Park – Wildlife Tour Packages in Gujarat

For wildlife enthusiasts, a visit to Gir National Park is a must. It's the only place in the world where you can spot the Asiatic lion in its natural habitat. Embark on a safari through the dense forests and grasslands, and you may also encounter leopards, deer, and various bird species. Wildlife tour packages in Gujarat often feature this gem for a reason.

5. Somnath – Spiritual Tours

Another significant spiritual stop on your Gujarat tour package is Somnath. This historic town is home to the iconic Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. The temple's stunning architecture and the rhythmic sound of the waves crashing against the shore create an atmosphere of divine tranquility.

6. Vadodara – Heritage Tour Packages in Gujarat

End your Gujarat tour package in Vadodara, known for its rich cultural heritage. Explore the magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace, visit the beautiful Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and stroll through the Sayaji Garden. Vadodara offers a perfect blend of history and modernity, making it a delightful finale to your tour.

In conclusion,

Gujarat a place as brave it sounds is an epitome of colourfulness, vibrancy and chivalry. Every year about 4 to 5 crores visitors come to Gujarat and feel resourceful to see the development of the state.  The law and order in terms of its state highways and national highways are a setting example of how the Gujarat state has performed and how vivid travellers can enroute through road, rail and air. The silver lining are the travel places boasted by Gujarat tourism which are famously the Gir wild life sanctuary, the religious Somnath Dwarka, the Baroda palace, saputara, ran of Kutch, the Gandhi ashram.

1. Gir national park:

Gir National Park is proximately 7 to 9 hours from Ahmedabad. It has one of the very subtle and lavish hotels to relax and houses villas to. Famously, Gir is a place to Asiatic lions and the most personalised feel is that each lion in this national park has a name. Apart from lions the national parks have reptiles, mammals commonly the deer’s and varied species of the cat family. The bus is locally made which shall leave you with a raw feel of one of the Tarzan movies and its surroundings. Even on a hot sunny afternoon the bus driver will not miss to show you the best Asiatic lions and promise you to binge on a fun wild life adventure. The eye opener in this national park are the varied trees, flowering plants and collection of silk cotton trees that makes you feel such close to the Mother Nature.

2. Somnath and Dwarka:

Ornaments of Gujarat called the Somnath and the Dwarka are the religious abode of lord shiva and lord Krishna respectively. These abodes are just 3 to 4 hours from the gir national park, and the residents in these abodes are the most peaceful and helping people. Somnath is famous for its 12 jyotirlingas and the story behind it would excite the children not just to ask questions but to go and run into a thesis of this heritages’ wonder. It is been believed that Somnath temple was such loved by the gods that god Sama built it in gold, then ravana made it in silver, Krishna made it in wood and king bhimdev made with stones. Finally, the plan of god bhimdev got approved and today the Somnath temple is made of the precious stone. Its presence can be felt by the passengers once they enter the temple. Dwarka temple just near Somnath is the temple of lord Krishna and is on the bay of the lake and when you see the glimpse of it, you will call it as “the dreamy kingdom of lord Krishna”. According to a legend lord Krishna settled here after he defeated his uncle Kansa at Mathura. And this mythology of Krishna chivalry in winning against Kans in Mathura is remarkable when you see dwarkadheesh at a glance.

3. The Laxmi Villas Palace:

When you think Gujarat, you think Baroda. Baroda is a city known for its club culture and art and craft in the Baroda universities are matched at international levels. The LaxmiVillas Palace in Vadodara was constructed by the Gaekwad family a proper Maratha family who ruled the Baroda state then. And the architect of this palace was Charles mant and his architectural style was indo- Saracenic revival architecture. It is four times the size of Buckingham palace and boasted some of the fun movie’s life partner, prem rog, grand masti and many more.

4. Saputara:

Saputara is a beautiful spot near a tit bit spot dang. Looking for some bamboo purchase and exploring something tribal these are the places you can get turbulent at in Gujarat. Saputara is a hilly area wrapped around the lake, astep garden and a lake garden. Children would find its lush greenness exciting and you would rejoice seeing them be zapped up. So, at Saputara laze up all day by just breathing its breezy air and getting to shop for ritual objects, tribal arts and cultural toys.

5. Rann of Kutch:

Rann of Kutch is an internationally known festival “the white sand” or say “the white desertis the time when moon is as white and it shines on this white sand leaving the passengers with their eyes open to absorb this beauty. Cultural dances, go carts, camel safaris, tents to stay, people decked up in Indian wear are the significance of how culture of Gujarat and its rituals are. This happens between November and January and international tourists just will not get enough of this as this would be a complete contrast to what they feel Guajarati would be. Gujarat an place known for Gandhi ashram looks peaceful as compared to its other cities but its dynamism can be seen through all its festivals meaning Navratri, janmashmi, uttaryan and the mains “the white desert festival” one of the world biggest and hugest white salt marsh desert residing in between the amazing Thar desert of India and Arabian sea.

6. Gandhi ashram:

The monument “Gandhi ashram” is in the city of Ahmedabad. And this is the place where our loving “Gandhi bapu” resided. Any passenger would not leave the place without tears, because the moment you enter the place all the stories of our freedom fights will start flashing in front. From Gandhiji’s moments to his Satyagraha this place will get the attribute simplicity out and you would just want to sit near the river front and remember those stalwart heroes because of whom we got our freedom. 

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