Lonely PlanetSep 22, 2026
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.
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- Gir National ParkSightonly place outside Africa to spot lions in habitat
- DevaliaSightfenced interpretation zone guaranteeing big cat sightings
- Elsewhere
- Rani-ki-VavAttractionPatan, India11th-century step-well rich in architectural detail
- Sidi Bashir MosqueSightAhmedabad, Indiajhulta minar, swaying minarets flanking arched gateway
- Calico MuseumMuseumAhmedabad, Indiaspotlights the rich textile culture of the city
- ConflictoriumMuseumAhmedabad, Indiaparticipatory museum about Gujarat's history of conflict
- Adalaj VavSightAhmedabad, Indiaelaborately carved step-well on city outskirts
- Amdavad ni GufaSightAhmedabad, Indiacave-like space showcasing MF Husain's art
- Kochrab AshramMuseumAhmedabad, IndiaThe ashram was the founded in May 1915 by Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement.
- Sabarmati AshramAttractionAhmedabad, Indiamemorial built in honor of Mahatma Gandhi
- 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
- Gujarat VidyapeethSightAhmedabad, India
- Lila Gumbaj Ki MasjidSightChampaner, India
- Kevda MasjidSightChampaner, India