Gujarat, situated on the western part of India is visited by tourists all round the year. It is known for its temples, tourist attractions, beaches, cuisine, fairs, festivals and culture and heritage. The cultural tours in Gujarat will cover all these. It will help you to know the state in a better way. 
The beaches in Gujarat are the main attractions for the tourists. These beaches include Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach, Chorwad Beach, Diu Beach, Gopnath Beach and Umbergam Beach. The pristine beaches of Gujarat are visited by a large number of tourists all over the world. These are mainly family beaches. You will find a large number of handicraft shops located near the beaches.
Gujarat is also famous for a large number of fairs and festivals. Some of the popular fairs include Bhavnath Mahadev Mela, Chitra - Vichitra Mela, Shamlaji Melo, Shamlaji Fair, Tarnetar Fair, Dhrang Fair, Vautha Mela, Dangs Darbar, Trinetreshwar Mahadev Fair, Vautha No Melo, Chitra Vichitra Fair and Kutch Utsav.
Cuisine of Gujarat is also an important part of their culture. If you have a sweet-tooth, do not forget to taste the sweet dishes available here. These include Mohan Thal, Magas, Barfi, Doodh Pak, Basundi, Shrikhand, Jalebi, Puran Puri, Gajar Halwa, Ladoo and Gulab Jamun. There are various snacks available here which include Bhajias, Chana Dal Wada, Dal Wada, Pav Bhaji, Dhokla, Farsi Puri, Kachori, Muthias, Khandvi, Handvo, Gandhias and others.
Gujarat is also popular among the tourists for 4 National parks and 21 sanctuaries. These include Narayan Sarovar, Paniya, Purna, Rampura, Nal Sarovar, Barda, Jambughoda, Anjal, Balaram-Ambaji, Jessore, Kachchh Desert, Khavda, Ratanmahal, and Surpaneshwar. Gujarat is also famous for the Asiatic Lions and the Gir Forest National Park is the home and natural habitat of these lions. Gujarat is also known for its textile factories. This state in India is also known for its cotton production. The Calico Museum of Textile is a major tourist attraction for the travelers visiting this place.
A large number of dances have developed in Gujarat. These dances are popular not only in India but in other parts of the world. These include Dandiya Raas, Garba, Garbi and Padhar. These dances are extremely playful and colorful. Dandiya Raas is danced during the festivities of Lord Krishna and Garba is organized in reverences of goddess Ambaji. Communities living close to the Nal Lake perform the Padhar dance form.
Dasada is an an important tourist attraction here which you can explore. Lots of people visit this place for excursion. The Banni Tribal area has a lot to offer the travelers. Apart from this, Bhuj can also be explored. Lots of tourists visit this place for excursion. You should also visit Chotta Udaipur where you can see the Tribal Museum. In Ahmedabad, you can see Hathee Singh Jain Temple, Sidi Saiyed Mosque, Gandhi Ashram and Adalaj Vav.
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