Gujarat Major Attractions
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» Wankaner
Wankaner derives its name from the geographical feature related to the location of the town: 'Wanka' means a bend and 'ner' means water stream in Gujarati. Wankaner literally means a bend on the stream and it is located on the bend of the Machchhu river.
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» Sasan Gir
Sasan Gir Forest is today the only place in the world outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in his natural habitat. The forest also harbours a variety of smaller animals and birds. Other predators are the Panther and the Hyena. The Indian Deer, Sambar, Chital (spotted deer), Nilgai (blue bull), |
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» Rajkot
Rajkot, the former Capital of the princely state of Saurashtra was founded by the Rajput Chief Kunwar Vibhuji in the 16th century, Rajkot is famous for its Bandhani Sarees, mirror-work, patch work, bead work and silk embroidery. Best Season : October to March.
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» Porbandar
Porbandar was the last capital of the Jethwa Rajputs, who ruled this area for about 1200 years- shifting capitals from Ghumli, Ranpur and Chhaya. Present day Porbandar was established as a capital by Rana Sartanji in 1785 AD. Porbandar, originally a fortified town. with high rampart walls, bastions |
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» Patan
Patan is an ancient fortified town, situated on the banks of the sacred Saraswati river. Vanraj Chavda, founded it in 746 AD and Patan enjoyed a privileged status of capital of Gujarat, for about 600 years from 746 AD to 1411 AD. The major Rajput clans of Chavadas (746-942 AD), Solankis (942-1244 AD |
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» Morbi
The prosperous city state of Morbi and much of the built heritage and town planning is attributed to the efficient adminstration of Sir Waghji, who came to the throne in 1879 AD and ruled till 1948 AD.
Sir Waghji acted as a ruler, manager, patron and policemen of the state with great aut |
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» Mandvi
Mandvi was originally a fortified town having a fort wall of about 8m high and 1.2m wide stone amsonary. The fort had several gateways and 25 bastion ; but at present, most of the wall has disappeared. The bastion on the southwest is largest and acts as a lighthouse.
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» Junagadh
The history of junagadh is chequered by the rules of the Mauryans, Kshatrapas, Guptas, Vilabhis, Chudasamas, Gujarat Sultans and Babi Nawabs. Junagadh, at different times in history, was under the influence of four major religions. Hindu, Bhuddhist, Jain and Muslim. Both political powers and religio |
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» Jamnagar
Jamnagar Jamnagar is known for its tie & dye work on fabrics, silken & gold embroidery. Tourists can visit Jamnagar throughout the year. How to Reach Jamnagar By Air: Indian Airlines service connects Jamnagar with Bombay and Bhuj. By Rail: |
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» Gondal
Gondal is a testimony to the great visionary ruler Sir Bhagwatsinhiji, who introduced social reforms, planned the development of Gondal town and created a model state of Saurashtra in late 19th and early 20th century. Gondal, the capital of the former princely State of Gondal, was ruled by the Jadej |
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Dwarka - The Holy City Dwarka located In The West Is In The State Of Gujarat, India. The City Derives Its Name From Word Dvar Meaning Door Or Gate In The Sanskrit Language. It Is Located Close To Where The Gomti River Merges Into The Gulf Of Kutch. The City Lies In The Westernmost Part Of India. The Legendary City Of Dwarka Was The Dwelling Place Of Lord Krishna. It Is Believed That Due To Damage And Destruction By The Sea, Dwarka Has Submerged Six Times And Modern Day Dwarka Is The 7th Such City To Be Built In The Area. Dwarka Is As Old As The History Of India. It Was The Seat Of Sri Krishna After He Quit Mathura, His Maternal Home, To Come And Reign Here. Since It Has Been Held As Holy For A Long Time It Has Gradually Accumulated, Over The Years, A Large Number Of Religious Monuments And Institutions That Today Make It One Of The Most Revered Spots In Hinduism. The Main Dham Temple Houses Ranchchodji, Another Name For Lord Krishna Who Time And Often Fled From The Battlefield Under Unfavorable Circumstances To Return Again Another Day And Win. "Ran" Means "War" While "Chod" Means "Running Away". There Is Also A Temple To Lord Krishna's Wife Rukmini, Who Is Believed To Be An Incarnation Of Lakshmi.
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