Gujarat sights have been attracting millions of tourists for ages. This state, located in the western part of the Indian subcontinent, is known for its sheer beauty and glorious culture and traditions. The inhabitants of Gujarat, popularly known as "Gujaratis," are spread across the world, and are widely known for their business insight. The host of sightseeing options here makes a visit to this place thoroughly enjoyable. If you have  been  planning  to  make  a trip to this colorful state in the near future, make  sure  you  know  enough  about this place to make your trip memorable enough  to  last  a  lifetime. Let’s explore some of the frequently visited tourist spots:

Gandhinagar

The present capital of the state is a unique place in itself. It is named after the National Father of India, Mahatma Gandhi. The primary tourist spots here are the Akshardham Temple, Sarita Udyan, the Capital Complex, Children’s Park, Adalaj Stepwell, and Craftsmen’s Village. Known to be built by the richest sect, the Akshardham Temple was built by as many as 1000 artisans.  The perfectly manicured lawns enhance the beauty of this temple to a great extent. Holiday makers are greatly attracted to the Children’s Park and the Craftsmen’s Village.

Ahmedabad   

This is known to be the city of Ahmed Shah, the medieval monarch of Gujarat who was associated with the freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi. The main tourist attractions in Ahmedabad are the Gandhi Ashram, The Walled City, the Mosque of Sidi Sayid, the Sidi Bashir Mosque, Kankaria Lake, Hathee Singh Jain Temple, and many more. The Walled City allows us a glimpse of the 18th century. The Mosque of Sidi Sayid has been constructed with stones and its window resembles banyan tree patterns. Hathee Singh Jain Temple, again, is constructed entirely out of white marbles, and houses as many as 52 shrines, with a Jain Tirthankar idol in each of them.

Vadodara

It is a town mostly known for its cultural traits. Music, fine arts, and all other art forms seem to have merged into one in this cultural city. The main tourist attractions in Vadodara are the Vadodara Museum, the Laxmi Vilas Palace, Kammati Baug, Sayaji Bagh, and many more. Of all these popular tourist spots, the Vadodara Museum attracts tourists from as far as USA and the UK. The fine displays of European culture in the form of sculptures and paintings brilliantly showcases how the Indian artists have an eye for art. The Laxmi Vilas Palace, on the other hand, formed the residence of the rulers of Baroda. This palace is also one among the most well known tourist spots. The interior of this palace has been beautifully done with Venetian glass, and is complemented with crystal chandeliers and Italian marble statues from the European continent. Again, for those travelers whose trip is not complete without shopping, Khanderao Market is an ideal place to be.

Over all, Gujarat sights are soaked in rich and glorious traditions, and offer a brilliant stay to tourists and visitors from across the world.