Museums in Gujarat-Museum of Antiguities

Museum Of Antiguities About Museum Of Antiguities: One of the most interesting aspects of planning a Tour to Jamnagar is the rich history and heritage of the land, a history, which can be said to be one of the olde3st histories of all the princely states of Saurasthra. Almost the entirety of the city of … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum

Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum About Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum: Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, Vadodara Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum is located on the Laxmi Vilas Palace grounds at Vadodara, Gujrat.In 1961 the building of a school for the children, built by the Maharaja was converted into the museum. The museum exhibits outstanding painting collection of 19th … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum About Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum: The Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum, Ahmedabad also known as the Institute of Indology has a strong collaboration with the National Mission from 2003. The list of manuscripts, books and miniature paintings gives the tourists an idea about the art and culture of ancient India. From painted patas, sculptures to … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-Kite Museum

Kite Museum About Kite Museum: Kite Museum is at Paldi in Ahmedabad.January is the season for kites in Ahmedabad, as it is in the whole of Gujarat. During the festival of Makar Sankranti, which marks the end of winter solstice, the city skies become ablaze with colourful kites of all shapes and sizes. It is … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-Kacchchh Museum

Kutch Museums -Kutch About Kutch Museums: Kutch Museum, formerly known as the Fergusson Museum, is situated in the ancient city of Bhuj, in Kutch , it is the oldest of its kind in Gujarat. The museum, constructed in the Italian Gothic style, is located in the picturesque surroundings on the bank of Hamirsar Lake just … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-Folk Museum

Folk Museum Bhuj About Folk Museum Bhuj: The Folk Museum in Bhuj, India, is also known as Bharatiya Sanskruti Darshan, Bhuj.This museum has an interesting collection of artifacts including textiles which are displayed at typical village habitat. The Bhuj area has tribal people namely the Rabaries,Jats and Ahir to name a few. Therefore the museum … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-Diu Museum

Diu Museum About Diu Museum: Diu Museum, formerly St Thomas Church, is situated in Diu District, Daman and Diu.Apart from the lovely beaches of Diu, tourists can also visit the Museums in Diu. These museums play host to a lot of interesting things, facts and evidences that correlate the past episodes with the present day. … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-Darbar Hall Museum

Durbar Hall Museum About Durbar Hall: Located in the historic city of Junagarh in Gujarat, the Durbar Hall Museum is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Gujarat. The beautiful Durbar Hall was used as durbar (court) of the erstwhile Nawabs of Junagadh. The Durbar Hall has many interesting sections like Picture Gallery, Palanquin, … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-City Museum

City Museum -Ahmedabad About City Museum: The City Museum, Ahmedabad is in the Sanskar Kendra building which is one of the finest museums in Ahmedabad. Located in the heart of the city, the building was built by the well known French architect Le Corbusier. The City Museum attracts tourists from all over. Indianholiday.com offers online … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-Calico Museum of Textiles

Calico Museum of Textiles-Ahmedabad About Calico Museum of Textiles-Ahmedabad: Calico Museum of Textiles is one of the finest museums to be set up in India. It was inaugurated in the year 1949 by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawahar Lal Nehru. The museum houses one of the rare collections of textiles, dating back to … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-Arts and Crafts Museum

Arts And Crafts Museum About Arts And Crafts Museum: Arts and Crafts Museum, established in 1963, is situated at Bhavnagar, in Gujarat. The museum exhibits a rich collection of arts and crafts objects of Gujarat as well as known crafts of different states of India, including Indian textiles. Guide services are available on request. An arts … Read more

Museums in Gujarat-Archaeological Museum

Archaeological Museum – Lothal About Archaeological Museum: Lothal is a place of tremendous archaeological significance. Lothal, a very ancient city lies about 87 kilometers from Ahmedabad. There was a a full-fledged settlement in Lothal during the the Harappan era that dates back to the 2nd millennium BC. About 82 kilometers from Ahmedabad, you will get … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Vijay Vilas Palace

Vijay Vilas Palace Mandvi About Vijay Vilas Palace: Mandvi is a beautiful city and a municipality in the district of Kutch in Gujarat. Mandvi was earlier popular as the Paris of Kutch. This is because the Maharajas of Kutch made this place their summer resort because of its pleasant climate. With its rich traditional history, … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Shaking Minarets

Shaking Minarets About Shaking Minarets: The Shaking Minarets, Ahmedabad or the Jhulta Minar is one of the most unique monuments in Ahmedabad. Located in Siddi Bashir’s Mosque near the Sarangpur gate this is one of the beautiful tourist places in the city. Indianholiday.com offers online information on Shaking Minarets, Ahmedabad and other tourist attractions of … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Sabha Mandapa

Sabha Mandapa Dwarka About Sabha Mandapa Dwarka: The Sabha Mandapa in Dwarka, Gujarat is a multi-pillared structure in the ancient temple of Dwarkadish. During your tour to the forts and monuments in Gujarat, this is one attraction which you cannot afford to miss. The temple has been renovated quite a number of times. The intricate … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Sabasrmati Ashram

Sabasrmati Ashram About Sabasrmati Ashram: Sabarmati Ashram is situated on the banks of River Sabarmati. It was founded in the year 1917 AD and is also known as Gandhi Ashram or the Harijan Ashram. The ashram once served as the residence of the Father of the Nation. It is from this place that Gandhiji spearheaded … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Prag Mahal

Prag Mahal Bhuj About Prag Mahal: The Prag Mahal in Bhuj is one of the most interesting palaces amongst the famous monuments in Gujarat, India. The Prag Mahal, also called the New Palace, was constructed in the year 1979. Every year tourists from far and wide come to see the splendors of this beautiful architectural … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Lighthouse Dwarka

Lighthouse Dwarka About Lighthouse Dwarka: Dwarka in Gujarat happens to be an important pilgrimage centre and is famed for the Lord Krishna Temple. The Lighthouse in Dwarka is yet another important landmark in the city and is amongst the treasured historical monuments in Gujarat. A port was built in the 19th century and a flag … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Lighthouse Daman

Lighthouse Daman About Lighthouse Daman: Daman is about 12km south west from vapi railway station on Mumbai–surat section.there is a metalled road connecting daman ganga river entrance in moti daman. Daman was under dharampur state till 1465. after that it was under different muslim rulers. The Portuguese occupied the territory in 1559 and kept under … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Laxmi Vilas Palace

Laxmi Vilas Palace Vadodara About Laxmi Vilas Palace: The Royal Family’s residence is an extravagant building in Indo- Saracenic style. The palace built by Maharaja Sayajirao in 1890 is till date the residence of the royal family. Its ornate Darbar Hall has an Italian mosaic floor and walls with mosaic decorations. The palace houses a … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Lakhota Palace

Lakhota Palace Jamnagar About Lakhota Palace: The Lakhota Palace in Jamnagar is one of the major tourist attractions in Gujarat, which you cannot afford to miss while on your tour to the state’s monuments. It is a small palace located on an island in the midst of the Lakhota Lake. The beautiful Lakhota Palace was … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Gandhi Ashram

Gandhi Ashram Gandhinagar About Gandhi Ashram: The Gandhi Ashram Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati River. It used to the nerve center for the Indian Freedom movement. During the lifetime of Mahatma Gandhi, the Gandhi Ashram In Ahmedabad India was known as Satyagraha Ashram and is now, one of the most significant … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Capital Complex

Capital Complex Gandhinagar About Capital Complex Gandhinagar: Capital Complex is heart of the Gandhinagar,in Sector 10, is the well-laid-out complex of buildings housing the legislature and government offices.Vithalbhai Patel Bhavan,a magnificent domed building,stands majestically on a high podium in the centre of a circular lake and houses the Vidhan Sabha and the legislature offices. Flanking … Read more

Historical Places in Gujarat-Aina Mahal

Aina Mahal Bhuj, Gujarat About Aina Mahal: Aina Mahal was constructed by Rao Lakhpatji, is situated in historic city of Bhuj, Gujarat. The mid eighteenth century Palace was built in traditional Kutchi style showing strong European influence as well. Aina Mahal is part of a large palace complex, with a darbar hall, a hall of … Read more