About Gujarat

Gujarat is known as the gemstone of Western India. The state got its name form Gurjaratra, a region ruled by the Gurjars during the 7th and 8th century. Due to the geographic and strategic location of Gujarat, it is home to magnificent diversity. The fascinating thing about Gujarat is that rich cultural heritage of Gujarat is reflected in religious traditions, fairs and festivals, literature, music, arts and cuisine of every city. Some of the major cities of Gujarat like Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Baroda, and Surat reflect the history, tradition, culture, philosophy, architecture of Gujarat in an atmosphere of luxury, beauty and comfort. The social life of Gujarat consists of various celebrations, festivals, languages, costumes, cuisines and residence of people living in different parts of Gujarat. The interesting thing about Gujarat is that the cultural building has been built in Gujarat because of its geographical, religious and social diversity. The friendly, loving and hard-working Gujarati people in its villages, towns and cities have not only expanded their business in Gujarat but all over the country and all around the world. Check out all information About Gujarat in this about Gujarat page.

Throughout the year Gujarat has different climatic conditions. Gujarat has enjoyable winters and summers are hot and dry in Gujarat. You can visit Gujarat in any season, but the best time to visit Gujarat to explore the nature at its best is winter season that is from November to February. The summer season in Gujarat is from March to June. The atmosphere of Gujarat in summer season is sunny, dry and humid and the temperature ranges from 29 degree Celsius in the night to 41 degree Celsius in the day. In the month of April of May the summer season of Gujarat is at its peak. Normally summer season is not the best time to plan a trip to Gujarat, but the perfect place to visit in Gujarat in summer season is Saputara, a lovely hill station. Monsoon in Gujarat is different in different parts of Gujarat. Some cities receive heavy rainfall while some cities receive less rainfall and some cities have irregular rainfall. Winters in Gujarat are pleasing and it is the best time to visit Gujarat and explore its nature and Hotels in Gujarat. The temperature in Gujarat ranges from 12o Celsius to 27o Celsius in winter season.

There are many amazing Tourist places in Gujarat. You can check out all the delightful tourist places in Gujarat district wise like amazing Rann of Kutch in Kutch, spectacular Aina Mahal in Bhuj, Gir National Park in Sasan Gir, Calico Museum of textiles in Ahmedabad, etc.
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The weather of Gujarat varies throughout the year. During the summer season the weather is dry, hot and humid, normally summer season is not considered as the perfect time to visit Gujarat for vacation as temperature ranges between 29o C to 41o C from March till June. The weather of Gujarat in the monsoon season also varies from region to region, some region receive heavy rainfall while some receive less rainfall. The weather of Gujarat in winter season is very pleasant and considered as the perfect time to explore Gujarat. The temperature in Gujarat ranges between 12o C to 27o C in winter season.
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The state of Gujarat is very well connected by road and railway with all parts of India. There are daily flights to Gujarat from major cities of India and vice versa like Airlines and other private airlines provides daily flights to Ahmedabad from major cities of India like Mumbai and Delhi and vice versa. The largest city of Gujarat, Ahmedabad is also situated on the main railway network. The roadways in Gujarat are in excellent condition and well maintained, one can easily travel by car to Gujarat.
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Gujarat is the perfect place for bird watchers and wildlife explorers. The geographical diversity of Gujarat like alluring Dense Forests, astonishing Desert, spectacular grasslands, lovely wetlands, eye-catching coastal and marine locations have made this state one of the most pleasing place for bird watching and wildlife exploring. The state of Gujarat has twenty one wildlife sanctuaries and four National Parks. The Gir National Park, Indian Wild Ass Wildlife sanctuary, Velavadar National Park are some of the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat. Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, Porbandar Bird sanctuary are some of the bird sanctuaries in Gujarat.

There are many places of pilgrimage in Gujarat like Junagadh, Dwaraka, Somnath, Palitana, Modhera, etc. The Shatrunjaya Hill and Mount Girnar are the two popular pilgrimage places of the Jains. The Sun Temple, Somnath Temple, Akshardham Temple and Dwarakadhish Temple are the other popular pilgrimage in Gujarat of the Hindus.

Gujarat is an amazing state with cultural diversity. The Gujarati culture reflects in its music, arts, language, traditions, inventions, technology. Multiculturalism is found in Gujarat. The Arts and Crafts, Festivals and fairs, music, folk dances and lifestyles is important cultural background of Gujarat people. The state of Gujarat has a special importance in Indian Political History as it is a birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. People of Gujarat share their cultural characteristic and patterns with other regions.
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The people of Gujarat are called as a successful business community as most of the Gujarati people have their own business. Some of the popular Gujarati industrialists and businessmen can be seen running business all over the world like operating hotels and motels in California, running shops in New Zealand and Australia and running small newspaper stand in England. The best example of Gujarati industrialists and businessmen is Dhirubhai Ambani who is one of the billionaires of the world. The Jain community is also very lively community in Gujarat. Most of the Jains owns their own textile and chemical mills.
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The state of Gujarat is very well connected by road and railway with all parts of India. There are daily flights to Gujarat from major cities of India and vice versa like Airlines and other private airlines provides daily flights to Ahmedabad from major cities of India like Mumbai and Delhi and vice versa. The largest city of Gujarat, Ahmedabad is also situated on the main railway network. The roadways in Gujarat are in excellent condition and well maintained, one can easily travel by car to Gujarat

Gujarati is the principle language of Gujarat. The other languages spoken in Gujarat are Hindi and English. There are many Gujarati languages spoken by people dwelling in different parts of Gujarat. The people of North Gujarat talk Northern Gujarati, the people of Central Gujarat talk Charotari, the Saurashtra people talk Kathiawadi, the people of South Gujarat talk Surti and Kutchh people talk Kutchi.

Click the below to check out the list of Gujarat pin code according to city wise.
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The total population of Gujarat is 60,383,628 and ranks 9th in India for population.

The total Area of Gujarat is 196,024 km2 (75,685 square miles) and ranks 6th in India.

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