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Portugese Fort Diu About Portugese Fort: Diu is dotted all around green with palmyra, coconut, tamarisk and the hoka trees. The Portuguese had carried the hoka to India from Africa. The plantain, guava and custard apple trees are spotted all over the island. Fishing is the main livelihood of the people of Diu. Rum is … Read more

Pavagadh About Pavagadh: Located at the foothill of the Pavagadh, Champaner is 50 km from Baroda in the State of Gujarat. The complete hill is one amongst the oldest stone formations in India and resembles a reddish-yellow shade. Pavagadh hill measures to a height 800 m and was once standing as a fortress of the … Read more

Old Fort Surat About Old Fort: Surat is famous for its monuments and the centuries old ‘old fort’ that stands tall in the city. It was built by Muhammad bin Tughlak in the 14th century to guard the city from Bhils attack. Known as Muhammad Kunhi by birth, he was the most cruel and cold-blooded … Read more

Navsari About Navsari: Navsari will be merged with its twin city of Surat under the Surat Metropolitan Region.The Surat Metropolitan area will be extended till Navsari. The state government wants to decongest and curb the haphazard development around the fastest growing city of Surat. For this, the ministry had sent a proposal to the CEPT … Read more

Nani Daman Fort Daman About Nani Daman Fort: The Nani Daman Fort in Daman is one of the most spectacular sites in Daman. It has elegantly laid out high stone walls. It surrounds an area of 12,250 sq. meters. Its 3 bastions and 2 gateways are the excellent sights to behold. Of these, however, the … Read more

Moti Daman Fort Daman About Moti Daman Fort: The Moti Fort that runs round the settlement like a girdle, dates back to 1559 AD. This structure in the present form encompasses about 30,000 sq. mts. with 10 bastions and two gateways. The fort is protected by a moat on the land side and also connects … Read more

Mata Bhavani Well About Mata Bhavani Well: Mata Bhavani’s Well is a step-well located just 200 m north of Dada Hari Wav, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Built in 11th century, this long well with the ends projecting east and west is noted for its fine carvings. It has an entrance on the east side. The staircase … Read more

Mahabat Maqbara Junagadh About Mahabat Maqbara: The Mahabat Maqbara in a, Junagadh city,The etymological meaning of Junagadh is “old Fort”. It is located in the state of Gujarat in the laps of the sacred hills of Girnar in Saurashtra. Amongst the various forts and monuments in Junagadh, one of the major Tourist attractions in Junagadh, … Read more

Kaba Gandhi No Delo Rajkot About Kaba Gandhi No Delo: Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkot is the place where the Great Indian Leader, Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his stay in Rajkot in the early years of his life. Mahatma Gandhi’s father, in the name of Karamchand Gandhi was also known as Kaba Gandhi. The name … Read more

Harappan Ruins Lothal About Harappan Ruins: Lothal’s Harappan Ruins are by far the most important and significant tourist attractions of the place. One can take a stroll round the ancient dockyard, the bastion, the lower town, the bead factory and the storage houses. The advanced and modernized drainage system is something to marvel at. There … Read more

Fort of St Jerome Daman About Fort of St Jerome: Fort of Nani Daman, also known as Fort of St. Jerome, is an impressive structure, located on the northern bank of Daman Ganga in Daman and Diu.It nestles quietly by the Arabian Sea on the West coast of India and proudly proclaims to be one … Read more

Fortim do Mar Diu About Fortim do Mar: The island of Diu, an erstwhile Portuguese colony, is situated off the Saurashtra coast of Gujarat bordering Junagadh district. The other equally beautiful beaches are Ahmedpur, Mandvi,Chakratirath, Jallandhar, and Gomtimata all having their own charm and thrill.The word ‘Diu’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Dweep’. During … Read more

Durbar Gadh Bhuj About Durbar Gadh: Durbar Gadh is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Bhuj, Gujarat. The monument is located in the heart of the old town of Bhuj. It has immense historical importance. Every year, tourists flock to Durbar Gadh, Bhuj that happens to be one of the most remarkable landmarks … Read more

Dholavira Ruins Kutch About Dholavira Ruins: Kutch is spelt as Kachchh also. It is a beautiful district of western state of Gujarat in India. It is said to be the most extensive district in the state of Gujarat and the 2nd largest district of India succeeding Leh. The meaning of the word ‘Kutch’ stands for … Read more

Dada Hari Wav About Dada Hari Wav: Dada Hari Vav is an octagonal shaped well, which is located below the ground level. This underground well has been intricately carved in the typical Gujarati designs. Made from fine stone work of Gujarat, the well has been drawing more and more tourists year after year. While designing … Read more

Citadel of Mahmud Beghada Champaner About Citadel of Mahmud Beghada: Tour to Gujarat is not only incomplete but an arid experience of vacationing if Champaner is not visited. It is a historical hill town located 47 kms to the north-west of Vadodara. Dotted with impressive mosques like Juma Masjid and Shah-ki-Masjid, this attractive town is … Read more

Bhadra Fort About Bhadra Fort: One of the most beautiful monuments in Ahmedabad is the Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza, Ahmedabad. Situated in Ahmedabad this is one of the most beautiful forts in the city which attracts tourists from all over. Indianholiday.com offers online information on Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza, Ahmedabad and other tourist … Read more

Ashokan Edicts Junagadh About Ashokan Edicts: Ashokan Rock edicts are situated at Lat. 210 31 N; Long 700 28 E. The Rock edicts of Emperor Ashokan were engraved on a granite boulder on the slope of Girinagara or Urjayata Hill. On the eastern face of it was engraved 14 Rock edicts by Ashoka and later … Read more

Adalaj Vav: Archeology in Gujarat About Adalaj Vav: Adalaj Vav is a five-storied step-well located in a small sleepy village named Adalaj, about 15 km from Gandhinagar city. Adalaj Vav was built in 1499.There are about 120 vavs or step-wells spread across the Indian state of Gujarat. The oldest vav is the Rani vav or … Read more