Gandhinagar, named after the Father of the Nation, is the capital city of Gujarat . Built on the river Sabarmati it is just 32 kms away from Ahmedabad. In 1960 when the old Bombay state was partitioned into Maharashtra and Gujarat , the city of Bombay went to Maharashtra . It was then decided to construct a new capital for Gujarat . Thus came into being Gandhinagar, the second planned city in India after Chandigarh . It presents a spacious, well designed look of an architecturally integrated city. It has 30 sectors with each sector having its own shopping, health, community center and housing colonies. Extensive planting of trees and large recreational areas along the river gives the city a fresh, green garden city atmosphere.

Pawagadh Fort, is an exemplary historical monument which is known all over the region for its architectural finesse. It is situated atop a hill with the hills near Pawagadh being constituted by a rocky terrain and the fort came as a later addition to the hill. It is easily accessible from the cities of Vadodara and Ahmedabad. People coming to Pawagadh Fort, come to consider it as an ideal picnic spot . It consists of several amazing and uncommon features like the structure of Makai Kota, where the rulers of Pawagadh stored their grains. It is home to other attractions like the ruins of Patai Rawal Palace and Naulakha Kotha mansion and  It is equally important for Hindus and Jains going by their separate religious beliefs. Sultan Muhammad Beghada, knew that it was not an easy task to vanquish the fortifications of Pawagadh Fort, so he built a city near the Pawagadh Fort, known as Champaner .

This is one of the most picturesque places of pilgrimage in India, located on Shatrunjaya hills. There are 863 temples, exquisitely carved in marble, built over a span of 900 years. Amongst all the Jain temples, Palitana temples are considered to be the most sacred. The most important temple is that of the first Tirthankara. The earliest temple was built by Kuwarpal Solanki, a great Jain patron. It has a fabulous collection of jewels, which can be seen with special permission. Pilgrims and even priests are not allowed to stay overnight because the temple city has been built as an abode for the Gods. Tourists cannot carry any leather item. 

Dwarka is a town and a port on the western edge of the Kathiawar peninsula, which is also known as Saurashtra, in the southwest of the Indian state of Gujarat . Dwarka is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and one of the four places where the Hindu philosopher Shankaracharya founded monasteries in the A.D. 700's . Dwarka's main industry today is the pilgrimage trade.

The temple of Somnath is one of the twelve sacred Shiva shrines in India. According to legend, Somnath was built by Some, the moon God. Constantly washed by the Arabian sea, the temples of Somnath were destroyed seven times but were rebuilt each time. The majestic monument as it stands today is a replica of the earlier construction. The present temple Maha Meru Prasad was recently rebuilt on the exact location of the original shrine in accordance with the ancient plants. Somnath is 5 kms from Veraval.

The Sun Temple of Modhera is one of the finest examples of Indian temple architecture of its period. Built in 1026 A.D the temple is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya and stands high on a plinth overlooking a deep stone-steeped tank. Every inch of the edifice, both inside and outside is magnificently carved with Gods and Goddesses, birds, beasts and flowers.

A 1600km. long coastline, the longest in India, binds the state of Gujarat from the west. It is dotted with some really fine beaches like those of Ahmedpur-Mandvi, Kutch-Mandvi, Chorwad and Gopnath. The coast was also a historical centre with interesting Portugese forts, shore temples, princely port cities and beach palaces.

Diu is a city in Diu district in the state of Daman & Diu, India. It is an island lying off the south coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km²,  The town of Diu lies at the eastern end of the island, and is famous for its fortress and old Portuguese Cathedral. It is also a fishing town. The village of Ghoghla, which lies on the mainland opposite the eastern end of the island, is also part of the union territory.

Just 65 kms. Southwest of Ahmedabad, is the delightful bird sanctuary of Nalsarovar nestling around the Nal Lake, extending over 11,500 hectares. Established in 1969 A.D., it is known to harbour over 250 species of wetland birds. Nalsarovar sees winter migrants from the north that includes Rosy Pelicans, Flamingoes, White Storks, Brahminy Ducks and Herons.
A pair of binoculars and a person well-versed in the local bird life will surely make it one of your best outings. Visitors are ferried in small boats to experience a sunrise or sunset while gliding gently through the silent waters.

380 kms south-west of Ahmedabad and 50 kms from Junagadh is the Gir Forest, sprawling on 1412 sq kms. It has dry deciduous forest and a luxuriantly rich eco system endowed with fauna aplenty. Gir is the last home of the Asiatic lion. In this sanctuary one can see lions roaming freely. This rare sight can be enjoyed on a guided jeep tour. While driving one can see animals like chital, nilgai, sambar, black buck, chinkara, wild pig, jackal etc. Guides and vehicles are available for hire. Tulsishyam, a temple dedicated to Bhim and his mother Kunti is located in the heart of Gir, which is a scenic spot because of its hot water springs.