The Glory Of History – A Gujarat Holiday

By Author: Ninad Chaudhari
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Gujarat, while reasonably popular among local travellers as a holiday destination, enjoys a distinct afterglow of history. With centuries of history being witnessed, every wall or street in this state has a story to share. It is about the dynasties that ruled. It is about the beauty that thrived. It is about the powerhouse in India’s freedom struggle – Mahatma Gandhi. When you travel to Gujarat, you can revisit all that history. It has a culture that still traces its routes to these dynasties. With much of that culture still intact, a trip to Gujarat can be an adventure just waiting to happen:

Forts and palaces:

The forts and palaces in Gujarat have a historic blend of Hindu, Islamic and European architecture. Their beauty and historic prominence is such a travel delight for history lovers, art lovers, architecture fans and other travellers. Here, you will find the many forts and palaces that should be visited on your next Gujarat travel:

• Pavagadh Fort and Early Temples, Champaner - Pavagadh
• Gates of the Fort Walls, Champaner - Pavagadh
• Lakhota Palace and Museum, Jamnagar
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... • Bhujiyo Kotho, Jamnagar
• Vijaynagar Circuit
• Surat Castle, Surat
• Citadel, Champaner - Pavagadh
• Uparkot, Junagadh
• Taranga Fort, Taranga Hills

Here are the palaces and havellis that have the sites for many of the most momentous historic moments of the country:

• Pavagadh Hill, Champaner - Pavagadh
• Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi – Kutch
• Prag Mahal, Bhuj
• Aina Mahal, Bhuj
• Utelia Palace, Lothal
• Lakhota Palace and Museum, Jamnagar
• Heritage Walk, Ahmedabad
• Sidhpur, Mehsana
• Palaces, Vadodara
• Vijaynagar Circuit, Polo Monument and Vijaynagar Forest
• Sharad Baug Palace, Bhuj
• Darbar Gadh, Jamnagar
• Pratap Vilas Palace and Peter Scott Nature Park, Jamnagar

Father of the Nation & his Life:

If you know about the Indian freedom struggle, you will definitely know about him. He is the undying fighter, who fought for his belief through non-violence. He freed India with this vision. Today, he is the father of the nation. You must witness the historic places in Gujarat that have been a major part of his life.

• Gandhi Ashram, Ahmadabad
• Kaba Gandhi no Delo, Rajkot
• Rashtriyashala, Rajkot
• Gandhi Smriti, Bhavnagar
• Kirti Mandir, Porbandar
• Kochrab Ashram, Ahmadabad
• Samal Das, Bhavnagar
• Bardoli, Surat

These sites reveal the making of one of the greatest leaders in the world. His visions changed Gujarat, India and, to a certain extent, even the world! You can explore these powerful travel destinations in Gujarat in your next Gujarat tour package.

Author Bio:

Ninad Chaudhari works as a content writer for Cox & Kings. Apart from researching about different destinations, Ninad enjoys travelling to states like Gujarat and recently took up a Gujarat tour package from Cox & Kings, a trip from which he returned with a number of albums and memories.