Gujarat

Gujarat is one of the most diverse states in India. Gujarat derives its name from the word 'Gujaratta', it means the land of Gurjars. The Gurjars were a sub-tribe of the Huns who ruled the area.

Geographically, the state of Gujarat is divided into three areas. The mainland region includes the major cities of Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara (Baroda). The Gulf of Mumbai divides the mainland from the flat and barren plains of the Kathiawar Peninsula also known as Saurashtra.

Before independence, the Saurashtra region was ruled by about 200 rulers who continued to rule it as they had made peace with the British. Later, these tiny states were merged in the larger state of Bombay Presidency after independence and later merged in the new state of Gujarat.

The Gulf of Kutch separates the Saurashtra from Kutch. Kutch is virtually an island cut off from the rest of Gujarat that is wedged between Pakistan in the east and the low-lying Rann of Kutch in the north.

It has number of attractive places and world heritage sites, main attractions are Somnath Temple, Rani Ki vav in Patan, Pavagarh Fort, Sabarmati Ashram, Patola Saree making unit etc.

Shopping and different rides and other activities in the water parks attracts a large number of visitors.

You can visit Gujarata at any time but best time to visit is from November to February.