Lonely PlanetSep 22
A Guide to Gujarat, India: Palaces, Wildlife and Historic Cities
This northwestern Indian state is filled with historical and cultural treasures. Here are the best ones for curious visitors.
memorial built in honor of Mahatma Gandhi
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- Sidi Bashir MosqueSightjhulta minar, swaying minarets flanking arched gateway
- Calico MuseumMuseumspotlights the rich textile culture of the city
- ConflictoriumMuseumparticipatory museum about Gujarat's history of conflict
- Adalaj VavSightelaborately carved step-well on city outskirts
- Amdavad ni GufaSightcave-like space showcasing MF Husain's art
- Kochrab AshramMuseumThe ashram was the founded in May 1915 by Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement.
- Sabarmati AshramAttractionmemorial built in honor of Mahatma Gandhi
- Gujarat VidyapeethSight
- Elsewhere
- Rani-ki-VavAttractionPatan, India11th-century step-well rich in architectural detail
- Gir National ParkSightGir, Indiaonly place outside Africa to spot lions in habitat
- DevaliaSightGir, Indiafenced interpretation zone guaranteeing big cat sightings
- Dandi KutirMuseumGandhinagar, Indiamuseum in honor of Mahatma Gandhi
- Jami MasjidSightChampaner, Indiastunning mosque in the stone city of Champaner
- Sahar ki MasjidSightChampaner, Indiaimposing mosque in Champaner
- Nagina MasjidSightChampaner, IndiaThe mosque was built by Shah Jahan, a Mughal leader, who succeeded Jahangir in 1628 CE and…
- Pavagadh HillSightChampaner, Indiahome to a Mahakali temple
- Laxshmi Vilas PalaceSightVadodara, Indiadefines Vadodara's skyline with Indo-Saracenic architecture
- Maharaja Fatehsingh MuseumMuseumVadodara, Indiafeatures European paintings and works by Raja Ravi Varma
- Modhera's Sun TempleSightModhera, Indiatemple designed to evoke the sun god's chariot
- Lila Gumbaj Ki MasjidSightChampaner, India
- Kevda MasjidSightChampaner, India