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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. |