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.
only place outside Africa to spot lions in habitat
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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