The best places to visit in Gujarat, India
Ahmedabad (pronounced Amdavad): a UNESCO-listed city brimming with history. Our heritage walk through the old city is a must, as is marvelling at the architectural brilliance of the 11th-century Sun Temple of Modhera, Patan’s stepwell, and the Bohra havelis of Sidhpur further afield. Keen on Indian textiles? Watch Patola silk weaving in action.
Bhuj: This is the place to dive into Gujarat’s incredible handicrafts, from ceramics to textiles like Ajrak block printing. Meet skilled craftspeople and be lulled into the gentle rhythm of Indian village life – where herds of camels and cattle meander along dusty paths, farmers in tow, and women in vibrant saris wander past, balancing water pots on their heads.
Junagadh: another culturally rich city, home to the magnificent Mahabat Maqbara – one of Gujarat’s greatest examples of Euro-Indo-Islamic architecture with elaborate minarets and spiral staircases.
The Palitana Jain temple complex is soul-stirring – join hundreds of pilgrims as they climb the nearly 4,000 steps to the summit.
And then there’s Champaner, another UNESCO-protected archaeological marvel with forts, mosques, and tombs from the 8th to 14th centuries.
