Gujarat : Tourism

Gujarat is a state steeped in history , tradition and culture. Its ancient civilizations and their recent discoveries continue to enthrall historians and students of Indian culture. Gujarat's variegated culture has still been maintained in some historical spots and places. The grandeur of ancient and medieval Gujarat is a must see for the tourists carefully demarcated and places. The government itself has taken the lead in preserving the rich culture of their ancestors. The joie de vivre and hospitable nature of the Gujaratis is a pleasant reminder of the overall hospitable nature of Indians. All tourists feel at home in Gujarat and Gujarat is one of the few Indian states to attract tourists - both from India and abroad.

Every town, every city has a glorious chapter of history to recount or a tale to tell of glorious events and dashing, colourful personalities. Plus the living and standing examples, ruins of structures give a near real life feel to the events of yore. Whether it is the ethereal mystique of the sarkhi Monuments and the Step-Well in Ahmedabad and Adalaj respectively or the luminescence of the Sun Temple at Modhera or the grandeur of the Rudra Mahal at Siddhipur - they all are a reflection of the priceless treasures bequeathed to us by our forefathers. Leaving behind for the present and future generation Gujaratis and indeed Indians a rich cultural legacy to cherish and preserve for centuries to come. Old World Gujarat blends beautifully with moden - day Gujarat and it is this heady 'mix' which attracts thousands of tourists from India and abroad. To a land which has given Lord Krishna and Mahatma Gandhi. The old world elegance that still stands out amidst the multi-storied and concrete structures that dot Gujarat's urban landscape is a sight to behold for al tourists. Most places have morphed into exquiste tourist resorts and centres - without tampering with the ambience and the interiors of the living vestiges of the rich and hoary past. Traditional architecture melds beautifully with the necessary modern facilities and amenities of Today's era. Thus tourist can experience Gujarat's rich culture and etos in an exciting manner.

The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd., operating under the ageis of the Ministry of Tourism, has undertaken the process of identifying, diversifying and developing tourist destinations and related activites. Government funds have been earmarked for development, maintenance and upgradation of infrastructure and hotel projects with the help of privatized professional services. TCGI is playing a vitally important role in diversifying tourism products catering to a vast tourist audience.