Exploring Gujarat’s Wild Side with Gujarat Wildlife Tours

Gujarat has been doing really well of late. The past decade or so has seen the  westernmost Indian state find favor among one and all – either from a commercial, non-commercial or political perspective. But that’s not my point, actually. Far from it, rather this post is about exploring Gujarat from a wildlife perspective.

An exciting place for wildlife enthusiasts of Gujarat

Tourism in Gujarat was never much to write home about. Gujarat always had the resources to market tourism as a viable revenue stream.

But amidst, promoting it as the haven for investors and industrialists, the “touristy” Gujarat was somewhere lost. Sure, people visited the Gir jungles every now and then, but that was pretty much it. Thankfully, that has changed. Initiatives like Gujarat Travel Mart will do a world of good for promotion of tourism in the richest Indian state.

Your options for Wildlife Tours to Gujarat.

Gujarat is home to some of world's rarest Fauna & Flora. While the Fauna includes Wild Asses, Blackbucks, Asiatic Lions, Bears, Nilgai, Monkeys, Chinkara, Paradise Flycatcher, Whale Shark, Dolphins.

Gujarat wilds welcome a fair share of migratory Birds like Pelican, Flamingos and Storks. The state is blessed with diverse flora which includes species of Sadad, Khair, Babul, Timru, Khakro, Salai, Asundro, Ber and Bordi.

Gujarat has plenty of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries such as the Gir National Park, Gulf of Kutch, Marine National Park, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Kutch Bustard Sanctuary, Vansda National Park and Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar.

ILT’s Luxury Tour Section

The newly added luxury tours’ section at Indian Luxury Trains offers Gujarat wildlife tours at remarkable rates. The new section also has other luxury tours for all nooks and corners of India and will offer the perfect side-tour to compliment your luxury train journey in India.

And by the way, Gujarat tourism is alive and kicking!

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Rann Utsav 2015 - 2016

Rann Utsav, Gujarat - A cultural extravaganza organized at different locations within Kutch in Gujarat.

When: 09th November, 2015 to 31th February, 2016

Where: The celebratory festival begins in the Bhuj city and goes around the district with a grand finale again being held at the preliminary destination.

Myriad hues, plethora of colors, vibrant culture, cornucopia of music and dance, all together in Kutch creates a medley of exquisite experiences giving this desert land its identity and spirit of the region. Kutch or Rann Mahotsav is an exquisite demonstration of diverse cultural ethos of the region is known for its ethnic flavor and celebrative zest.

Rann Utsav, Gujarat -  A cultural extravaganza organized at different locations within Kutch in Gujarat.

For those interested in natural history, Kutch is the habitat of the endangered and interesting wildlife species like the Indian wild ass. This district is has wide reputation as a paradise for birdwatchers too. Being one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse district of the state, Kutch is a celebratory land of art, crafts, music, dance, people and nature. In such destination, celebrations taking place during the full moon night of the winters amid the awe-inspiring and contrasting landscape make the extravaganza unforgettable experience. For more details of the festival and Rann Utsav Tour Packages check out special offers on Rann Utsav Tour Packages from Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd., a 2 time National Tourism Award winning company. 

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Gujarat Tours: Ideas for holidays in India

Holidays in India offer plethora of options to the tourists. One of an important destination for tours to India is the state of Gujarat with its vibrant culture and multiplicity of tourism activities. Gujarat is renowned for its diversity, historical sites and varied wildlife. Popularly known as the “Jewel in the West”, Gujarat is one of the famous tourist destinations in India known for its cosmopolitan hospitality. From historical monuments to magnificent temples, wildlife to colorful festivals, Gujarat tours offer almost everything to make your vacations astounding.

Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad Gujarat built in mid 15th Century

Gujarat has a 1600km coastline and an easily traversable landscape. Gujarat has an industrious reputation, thanks to its Jain Community known for their veneration of ‘divine consciousness and liberation’. Stunning white marble temples, ever-so-slightly sweet vegetarian fare and prohibition laws – alcoholic beverages are banned in the state – most of it could be attributed to this industrious and pacifist community. Gujarat tours let you choose from among a multiple of options. A few of the major tourist destinations in Gujarat according to regional segregation are listed below. 

Ahmedabad

“Manchester of the East”, Ahmedabad is renowned as the commercial capital of Gujarat. In other words, it is the commercial hub of the state. Ahmedabad enjoys a booming cultural tradition, rich culinary traditions and the forte of the city is their folk art. The attractions include Gujarat Science City, Calico Museum of Textiles, Swaminarayan Mandir, Jama Masjid, Vastrapur Lake and Hathee Singh Jain temple.

Vadodara

Vadodara, also known as Sanskari Nagari, is situated on the banks Vishwamitri river and an important destination of Gujarat tours. The traditional handicrafts of the city are famous all across the country, which include embroidery with gold, silver and silk thread, gold and silver ornaments, and engraving on ebony, sandalwood and other wood and lacquer work. Vadodara is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Gujarat. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, emblazoned as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, is situated nearby.

Champaner Pavagarh Archaelogical Park Near Vadodara located in Panchmahal district in Gujarat, India. It was inscribed in 2004 as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Gandhinagar

Gandhhinagar, situated on the west bank of the Sabarmati River, is the capital of the state. It is the second planned city in India after Chandigarh and is renowned for its Educational and Research Institutes. The city presents the spacious and well organized look for an architecturally integrated city. The city is famous for some of its attractions, which will entice your attention towards their mesmerizing charm. The attractions include Akshardham temple, Children’s Park, Sarita Udyan, Deer Park and Craftsmen’s Village.

Porbandar

The birth place of the “Father of the Nation” – M.K. Gandhi, Porbandar has got its name registered in the history of the country. It is also popularly known as the “White City” because of its white stone construction. Situated on the west coast of India, the city is remarkably planned with stone structures and rich carvings. The city has numbers of religious places and public buildings overlooking the vast expanse Arabian Sea. There are many attractions, which you would like to explore such as Kirti Mandir, Darbargadh, Sudama Mandir, Chowpati, Huzoor Palace and much more.

Junagadh

Situated at the foot of Girnar Hill, Junagadh takes its name from the ‘Old Fort’, which encircles the medieval town. It is a wonderful nature reserve for various flora and fauna and is also the dwelling of the majestic Asiatic Lion. It is an ancient city, which has many eye catching temples, museums, palaces and caves. Some of the tourist attractions of the city are Somnath, Girnar, Uparkot Fort, Chorwad Beach and Sasan Gir Forest and Sanctuary.

District of Surat is another major tourist and commercial destination in Gujarat. it is situated by the bank of Tapti River and is renowned for its textile and diamond businesses. It is also known as the diamond capital of the world and the textile capital of India. Besides these destinations, region of Kutch and destinations such as Lothal, an Archaeological Site and a major city during heydays of Indus Valley Civilization are much popular destinations when it comes to Gujarat tours. Despite its limited diversity in terms of geography, Gujarat certainly scores at the top when it comes to holidays in India, thanks to its industrialization and rapid growth in infrastructure and standards of living.

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