GUJARAT

1. Somnath temple

   4.7

   (3,815)

   Sacred Hindu temple & pilgrimage site

   Revered Chalukya-style temple, believed to be the first among the 12 jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.

   

2. Gir Forest National Park

   4.4

   (1,958)

   Wildlife-rich area with big-cat safaris

   Safari tours of this vast wildlife sanctuary, the only home of the Asiatic lion, plus accommodation.

   

3. Girnar

   4.5

   (797)

   Temples, climbing, and wildlife refuge

   Girnar, also known as Girinagar or Revatak Parvata, is a group of mountains in the Junagadh District of Gujarat, India, situated near Junagadh. Is considered older than the Himalayas, Girnar,

   

4. Sabarmati Ashram

   4.6

   (3,469)

   Spiritual site in Gandhi's former home

   Site of Hindu spirituality with museum about life and work of former Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi.

   

5. Dwarkadhish Temple

   4.6

   (3,882)

   Ornate 2,000-year-old shrine to Krishna

   Landmark Hindu temple to Krishna known for its elaborate tiered main shrine and dating from 400 BC.

   

6. Rani ki vav

   4.6

   (3,139)

   Ornate stepwell with a storied history

   Historic stepwell with elaborate carvings & pillars, originally built as a memorial to a king.

   

7. Kankaria Lake

   4.5

   (2,650)

   Lake

   Kankaria Lake, formerly known as Hauj-e-Qutb, is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is located in the south-eastern part of the city, in the Maninagar area. It was completed

   

8. Adalaj Stepwell

   4.4

   (5,496)

   Ancient stepwell with detailed carvings

   Ancient architectural site featuring a stepwell dating to late 1400s with intricate wall carvings.

   

9. Nageshvara Jyotirlinga

   4.5

   (1,188)

   Temple and shrine

   Nageshvara Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. Nageshvara is believed to be the first such shrine.

   

10. Sun Temple

    4.6

    (1,865)

    11th-century temple with ornate carvings

    Monumental Hindu sun temple from 1026 AD, noted for its elaborate sculptures & sacred reservoir.

    

11. Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara

    4.5

    (2,461)

    Extravagant palace with tours & a museum

    Massive, 19th-century palace in landscaped surrounds featuring an art museum, concert hall & zoo.

    

12. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

    4.3

    (1,618)

    Ancient city ruins & archaeological site

    UNESCO-listed remains of a 16th century Hindu city with fortresses, temples, mosques & palaces.

    

13. Akshardham

    4.6

    (3,214)

    Monumental 10-story Hindu temple

    Modern 10-story Hindu temple with an elaborately carved sandstone facade & nightly water/laser show.

    

14. Aina Mahal

    4.1

    (959)

    Museum in an 18th-century palace

    Elegant 18th-century palace housing a museum with rare paintings, furnishings, armor & other items.

    

15. Prag Mahal

    4.3

    (992)

    Museum in a stately 19th-century palace

    Grand, historic palace with Italian Gothic architecture, a clock tower & a museum inside.

    

16. Vijaya Vilas Palace

    4.3

    (1,392)

    Lavish seaside home of Indian royalty

    This once summer palace is now a full-time royal family residence & offers tours & a museum.

    

17. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

    4.5

    (1,339)

    Famed 1573 mosque with intricate carving

    Historic mosque built in 1573, famed for latticework carved into intricate tree designs.

    

18. Pavagadh Hill

    4.4

    (1,014)

    Hiking

    Pavagadh Hill is situated within a plain in Panchmahal district, Gujarat, western India. At its base is the historical city of Champaner, while the hill station of Pavagadh was built upon the

    

19. Jama Mosque, Ahmedabad

    4.5

    (411)

    Landmark mosque built by sultan in 1424

    Iconic yellow-sandstone mosque built in 1424 by sultan Ahmed Shah I, whose tomb lies nearby.

    

20. Sidi Bashir Mosque

    4.4

    (74)

    Mosque known for its elaborate minarets

    Medieval mosque featuring a pair of soaring, intricately carved minarets & an imposing gateway.

    

21. Kalo Dungar

    4.4

    (401)

    Desert

    Kalo Dungar or Black Hill is the highest point in Kutch, Gujarat, India, at 462 m. It is located at 97 km from District headquarters of Bhuj and 25 km from nearest town Khavda. This is probably

    

22. Bhadra Fort

    Architecture

    Bhadra Fort is situated in the walled city area of Ahmedabad, India. It was built by Ahmad Shah I in 1411. With its well carved royal palaces, mosques, gates and open spaces, it was renovated

    

23. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

    4.0

    (911)

    Sanctuary, birdwatching, lake, and wetland

    Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, consisting primarily of a 120.82-square-kilometre lake and ambient marshes, is situated about 64 km to the west of Ahmedabad near Sanand Village, in the Gujarat state

    

24. Dumas Beach

    3.9

    (581)

    Beach and haunted house

    Dumas Beach is an urban beach along the Arabian Sea, located 21 kilometres southwest of the City of Surat in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a popular tourist destination in South Gujarat.

    

25. Law Garden

    4.3

    (13,419)

    Public garden with lively marketplace

    Public garden & night market where street vendors hawk saris, embroidered textiles & local crafts.

    

26. Sardar Sarovar Dam

    Reservoir and river

    The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada river near Navagam, Gujarat in India. Four Indian states, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra and Rajasthan, receive water and electricity

    

27. Thol Lake

    4.4

    (535)

    Sanctuary, wildlife refuge, and lake

    Thol Lake is an artificial lake near Thol village in Kadi in Mehsana District in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was constructed as an irrigation tank in 1912. It is a fresh water lake surrounded

    

28. Calico Museum of Textiles

    4.3

    (313)

    History museum displaying Indian fabrics

    Textile museum devoted to 5 centuries of Indian fabrics & weaving techniques; reservations required.

    

29. Sayaji Baug

    4.4

    (9,193)

    Vast garden with a museum, train & zoo

    Sprawling park featuring a museum, a planetarium, a zoo & a small train in a garden setting.

    

30. Vansda National Park

    4.1

    (865)

    Vast nature park with a campsite

    Sprawling forest & river area with native animals & plants & a deep-woods nature education campsite.

    

31. Indroda Nature Park

    4.3

    (4,675)

    Nature park with a zoo & exhibits

    Expansive nature park with a zoo, whale & sea-mammal skeleton exhibit & a botanical garden.

    

32. Watson Museum

    4.3

    (116)

    History museum with diverse artifacts

    Sizable history museum showcasing paintings, manuscripts, sculpture & artifacts from the region.

    

33. Sarkhej Roza

    4.5

    (371)

    Le Corbusier, mausoleum, and architecture

    Sarkhej Roza is a mosque and tomb complex located in the village of Makarba, 7 km south-west of Ahmedabad in Gujarat state, India. Although there are many rozas across Gujarat, the Sarkhej Roza

    

34. Sabarmati Riverfront

    4.6

    (418)

    Riverfront promenade with parks & more

    This riverfront promenade along the Sabarmati River features parks, boating, a zip-line & more.

    

35. Hutheesing Jain Temple

    4.4

    (459)

    Ornate Jain temple made of marble

    Large, 19th-century marble Jain temple with elaborate architecture featuring intricate carvings.

    

36. Bet Dwarka

    4.4

    (611)

    Beaches, excavations, and temples

    Bet Dwarka or Shankhodhar is an inhabited island at mouth of Gulf of Kutch situated 3 km off the coast of Okha, Gujarat, India. The island is measured northwest to southeast in 13 km with an

    

37. Vastrapur Lake

    4.0

    (421)

    Lake and park

    Vastrapur Lake is situated in western part of Ahmedabad. It is officially named after Narsinh Mehta. The lake was beautified by the AMC after 2002 and has since become a popular spot in the city

    

38. Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery

    4.4

    (545)

    Asian & Middle Eastern art on display

    Century-old museum & gallery displaying Asian & Middle Eastern paintings, sculptures & weaponry.

    

39. Palitana temples

    Temple and architecture

    The Palitana temples of Jainism are located on Shatrunjaya hill by the city of Palitana in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. The city of the same name, known previously as Padliptapur, has

    

40. Auto World Vintage Car Museum

    4.4

    (1,872)

    Grand collection of cars, buggies & more

    Open-air museum showcasing high-end vintage automobiles, carriages, motorcycles & other vehicles.

    

41. Shatrunjaya

    4.4

    (44)

    Temple, shrine, and architecture

    Shatrunjaya originally Pundarikgiri, also spelt Shetrunjaya are hills located by the city of Palitana, in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. They are situated on the banks of the Shetrunji River

    

42. Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar

    4.4

    (306)

    Safari, gray wolf, park, and wildlife

    Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. Established in 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, the park is located around 42 km from

    

43. Mahabat Maqbara

    4.3

    (317)

    Intricate historic palace & mausoleum

    Elaborate palace & mausoleum with ornate details like multiple minarets featuring spiral staircases.

    

44. Gopi Talav

    4.3

    (434)

    

45. Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden

    4.3

    (2,023)

    Enduring zoo with diverse species

    Longtime zoo featuring a variety of animals, including endangered Asian lions & other rare species.

    

46. Ashram Road

    Shopping

    The Ashram Road is one of the major roads in the city of Ahmedabad in India. A major portion of the road runs parallel to the Sabarmati. The road is a major financial hub of the city with the

    

47. Kirti Mandir, Porbandar

    4.3

    (2,121)

    Small museum at Gandhi's birthplace

    Small museum in a courtyard house when Gandhi was born in 1869, with photos, a library & belongings.

    

48. Mandvi Beach

    4.4

    (531)

    Beach

    

49. Teen Darwaza

    4.2

    (6,203)

    Storied gateway completed in 1415

    1400s stone gateway with 3 arches built by Ahmad Shah, known as the site of legendary tales.

    

50. Gujarat Science City

    4.3

    (2,533)

    Interactive exhibits & an IMAX theater

    Science museum featuring hands-on exhibits & a 3D IMAX theater, plus a simulated spacecraft ride.