From the world's tallest statue to a white salt desert, Gujarat packs heritage, wildlife and pilgrimage into one state. This list features the best places to visit in Gujarat, each verified from travel and heritage sources.
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Explore every place and landmark on Gujaratipedia →Rani ki Vav is a stepwell built in the 11th century as a memorial to King Bhimdev I and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring forts, palaces, mosques and temples from the 8th to 14th centuries.
Dholavira is one of the largest Harappan sites in India and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad was one of Mahatma Gandhi's residences and the site from which he began the Dandi March in 1930.
Lothal was a major Harappan port city and is notable for containing what is described as one of the world's earliest known docks.
The walled old city of Ahmedabad was inscribed in 2017 as India's first UNESCO World Heritage City.
Somnath Temple in Veraval is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva and has been reconstructed several times through history.
Dwarkadhish Temple is a Krishna temple in Dwarka and one of the four sacred Char Dham Hindu pilgrimage sites.
Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and a major pilgrimage centre for the goddess Amba.
Akshardham in Gandhinagar is a Swaminarayan temple complex built in pink sandstone and marble, opened in 1992.
The Palitana temples on Shatrunjaya Hill comprise hundreds of Jain temples and form one of Jainism's most sacred pilgrimage destinations.
The Sun Temple at Modhera was built around 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty and is dedicated to Surya.
Nageshwar Temple near Dwarka is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana.
Bhalka Tirth near Veraval is traditionally regarded as the place where Krishna was struck by an arrow, marking the end of his earthly life.
Shamlaji is a Hindu pilgrimage centre in Aravalli district dedicated to a form of Vishnu and known for its annual fair.
The Hutheesing Jain Temple, built in 1848 in Ahmedabad, is dedicated to the 15th Jain Tirthankara Dharmanatha.
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the sole natural home of the Asiatic lion and is located in the Junagadh region.
The Great Rann of Kutch is a large salt marsh in the Thar Desert known for its white salt flats and the seasonal Rann Utsav.
Saputara is a hill station in the Dang district and is the only major hill resort in Gujarat.
The Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in the Great Rann of Kutch is an important breeding site for greater and lesser flamingos.
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary in the Little Rann of Kutch is the only place where the endangered Indian wild ass survives.
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary near Ahmedabad is one of the largest wetland bird sanctuaries in India and a Ramsar site.
The Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch was the first marine national park established in India, known for its coral and biodiversity.
Velavadar National Park in Bhavnagar district is a grassland reserve famous for its blackbuck population and wolf sightings.
Girnar is a group of hills near Junagadh holding numerous Jain and Hindu temples reached by thousands of stone steps.
The Statue of Unity near Kevadia is a 182-metre statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and is the tallest statue in the world.
Kankaria Lake is a historic lake in Ahmedabad built in the 15th century, now surrounded by a popular lakefront with attractions.
The Sabarmati Riverfront is a waterfront development along the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad, featuring parks, promenades and public spaces.
The Adalaj Stepwell near Gandhinagar was built in 1499 and is renowned for its intricately carved Indo-Islamic architecture.
The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Ahmedabad, built in 1573, is celebrated for its finely carved stone jali depicting the Tree of Life.
Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara was built in 1890 by the Gaekwads and is often cited as one of the largest private residences ever built.
Sarkhej Roza is an architectural complex of mosques, tombs and pavilions near Ahmedabad, associated with Sufi saint Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh.
Uparkot Fort in Junagadh is an ancient fortress featuring Buddhist caves, stepwells and centuries of layered history.
Lakhota Palace sits on an island in Ranmal Lake in Jamnagar and now serves as a museum of the region's history.
Prag Mahal in Bhuj is a 19th-century palace built in Italian Gothic style, known for its clock tower and Durbar Hall.
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Gujarat is famous for the Statue of Unity, the Rann of Kutch, Gir lions, Somnath and Dwarka temples, and its business culture.