Gujarat tourism offices across India
Ahmedbad
State Tourism Office
TCGL Tourist Info Bureau, HK House, GF, Opp Bata Showroom Ashram Road, Ahmedbad
Tel:079-26587217/9172
Chennai
TCGL TTDC Tourist Complex,No 2,Wallajah Road,Chennai
Telfax: 044-25366613
Kolkata
TCGL Fifth floor,15 Chittaranjan Avenue,Kolkata
Telfax: 033-22254317
Mumbai
TCGL Khaithan Bhavan,c/o GIIC,Opp Hotel Ritz,JRD Tata Road,Mumbai
Tel:022-22024926
New Delhi
TCGL A/6,State Emporia Complex,Baba Kharak Singh Marg,New Delhi
Tel:011-23744016
Why Gujarat Is India’s Most Underrated Treasure
If India were a museum, Gujarat would be the secret wing most people miss — and regret it later.
This isn’t just the land of Dhokla and Garba. Gujarat is where white deserts shimmer under full moons (Rann of Kutch), lions roam freely outside Africa (Gir National Park), and temples seem carved out of time (Somnath, Modhera). It’s where craft villages still hum with tradition, and salty winds from Dwarka carry stories as old as the Mahabharata.
The best part? It’s not crowded. You get space. You get time. You get stories, not just sights. From the painted stepwells in Patan to the calm of Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat whispers instead of shouting — but that whisper lingers long after you leave.
An Insightful 6-Day Trip Through Gujarat: From Sacred Shores to Salt Deserts—A Human Experience
Day 1: Ahmedabad: A Place Where the Past and Present Collide
When you first arrive in Ahmedabad, you notice that it has a modern pulse mixed with an old-world charm. Explore the old city’s winding alleys, where havelis continue to recite tales. The Heritage Walk is a time travel experience that you shouldn’t miss.
Visit the Sabarmati Ashram in the evening. Gandhi’s simplicity is more powerful than any monument could ever be.
Supper? Manek Chowk is a great place to get street food because nobody else serves pav bhaji at midnight.
Place to stay: A boutique hotel close to the Sabarmati Riverfront or a comfortable spot in the old city.
Day 2: Modhera & Patan – Temples, Stepwells, and Textiles
Take a morning road trip to Modhera Sun Temple. It’s not just architecture — it feels like a temple built for light itself. Next, head to Rani ki Vav in Patan, a stepwell so beautifully carved it feels like poetry in stone. Nearby, you’ll find local artisans weaving the famous Patan Patola sarees — the detail and patience will leave you speechless.
Stay: Return to Ahmedabad or stopover in Patan if you want to go slow.
Drive to Modhera Sun Temple in the morning.
Day 3: The Kutch Heartland’s Gateway, Bhuj
Take a train or a car to Bhuj. Like the locals, it is warm, colorful, and rough.
See the village of Bhujodi, where craftspeople continue to use their hands to create magic. For a glimpse of fading royal grandeur, visit Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal.
Stay: In a homestay or eco-resort that resembles a mud bungalow, complete with a peaceful, earthy atmosphere and starry skies.
Day 4: Moonlight, Silence, and Salt at White Rann of Kutch
The highlight is today. Go to Kutch’s Rann. The white desert is a sensation as much as a location.
It is dazzlingly bright during the day. It turns pink at sunset. It’s like walking on a different planet
if you’re fortunate enough to be here during a full moon.
Take a ride on a camel. Sample the Kutchi thali from the area. And simply be.
Place to stay: rustic huts in neighboring villages like Hodka or a tent city during Rann Utsav (November–February).
Day 5: The Roar of the Wild in Gir National Park
Ride to Gir early. It’s the only location outside of Africa where you can see Asiatic lions in the wild.
Reserve a jeep safari and hope to see lions in the jungle. The forest experience is unadulterated, authentic, and energizing, even if it doesn’t.
Place to stay: Sasan Gir’s jungle resorts and lodges.
Day 6: Sacred Endings by the Sea at Somnath
Visit the Somnath Temple, which is situated directly on the sea’s edge, to conclude your journey. You feel small in the best way possible as the waves crash behind the temple.
Whether or not you are spiritual, you should go to the evening aarti; it is a moving event. As your journey comes to a perfect conclusion, watch the sun sink into the Arabian Sea.
Option: Take a train back from Veraval or head back to Ahmedabad via Junagadh.
Concluding Advice: November through February is the ideal time to visit (for cool weather + Rann Utsav).
Sunscreen, a scarf, a power bank, and an open heart are essentials.
Gujarat is a friendly and safe place for lone travelers.
For foodies: Kutchi dabeli, thepla, fafda, and khakhra are not to be missed.
Hidden gems of Gujarat