Tourism

Introduction

  • Gujarat Tourism is one of the leading Tour Operator and Travel Agent, specialized in organizing tours throughout the Indian subcontinent and has a large and efficient network. Gujarat offers scenic beauty from Great Rann Of Kutch to the hills of Saputara.
  • The state of Gujarat is known all over the world for its holy temples, colorful lifestyle of the people of Gujarat, Wildlife sanctuaries, fascinating handicrafts & Mouth watering cuisine.
  • Gujarat is also the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who are iconic figures of India’s independence movement. Amitabh Bachchan is currently the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism. The ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki’ campaign by celebrity Amitabh Bachchan has increased tourism in Gujarat by 4 per cent per annum, twice that of national growth rate.

Business Tourism

  • Vibrant Gujarat is held by the government of Gujarat on a yearly basis. The event is aimed at bringing together business leaders, investors, corporations, thought leaders, policy and opinion makers to understand and explore business opportunities in the state. It has become a model for economic success for many states.
  • According to the list of the top 10 Indian cities Ahmedabad ranks 7th in India with an annual GDP of 59 billion USD.

Archaeological and Historical Tourism

  • Within Gujarat there are a wide variety of historic forts, palaces, mosques, temples, and places of historical importance in India.
  • Many of this palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels to keep tourists close to the vibrant history of Gujarat. For example, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara.
  • World heritage sites like Lothal, Dholavira and Champaner are also located within Gujarat.

Cultural Tourism

  • Gujarat is well known for its rich culture. The folk arts of Gujarat form a major part of the culture of the state. It preserves the rich tradition of song, dance, drama as well.
  • Handicrafts include Bandhani, patolas of Patan, kutchhi work, khadi, bamboo craft, block printing, embroidery, woodcraft, metal crafts, pottery, painting, pithora and many more.

Wildlife Tourism

  • Gujarat is habitat for the world’s rarest as well large number of Fauna & Flora, Fauna includes Asiatic Lions, Wild Ass, Blackbuck, Bears, Monkeys, and Migratory Birds like Flamingos, Pelican, Storks. Flora includes species of Khair, Sadad, Timru, Babul, Salai, Khakro and many more.
  • There are various sanctuaries in Gujarat. Few popular ones are Gir National Park, Gulf of Kutch, Vansda National Park, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, and Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar.